We Are the 99 Percent

We are the 99 percent. We are getting kicked out of our homes. We are forced to choose between groceries and rent. We are denied quality medical care. We are suffering from environmental pollution. We are working long hours for little pay and no rights, if we're working at all. We are getting nothing while the other 1 percent is getting everything. We are the 99 percent.

Brought to you by the people who occupy wall street. Why will YOU occupy?

OccupyWallSt.org Occupytogether.org somosel99por-ciento.tumblr.com wearethe99percentuk.tumblr.com westandwiththe99percent.tumblr.com

ATTENTION: Documentary filmmaker Bobbi Jo Hart is looking to connect with people who have submitted their stories to We Are the 99 Percent. She would like to bring your stories to life in a new feature documentary film. You can contact her directly at bobbigotgame@hotmail.com if you would like to know more and explore being interviewed on camera.

27th October 2011

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I am a 27-year-old college graduate with no debt other than my mortgage. I work full-time for a non-profit animal welfare organization and, at a little less than $15,000/year, am one of the highest paid employees. My husband is a stay-at-home dad (it’s cheaper than paying for child care).

Our son needed emergency surgery two hours after he was born, which saved his life and cost us just over $22,000 – our entire savings. We were lucky to have had that savings account. Now we live paycheck to paycheck and worry about “unexpected expenses” every month.

I am sick of being painted as lazy and selfish by Washington politicians who spend more on one outfit than I make in one month.

* I am the 99% – occupywallst.org *