Global Warming

Our generation will see the effects of global warming. We must act now to reduce our greenhouse gas emissions, end our nation's dependence on oil, and usher in a new energy economy.

John Edwards has a comprehensive plan to halt global warming by capping and reducing greenhouse gas pollution, creating a new energy economy including 1 million new jobs and meeting the demand for new electricity through efficiency for the next decade, instead of producing more power. Read More

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Universal Health Care

From going to college, to searching for jobs, to getting married, to having children, young Americans need the security of knowing that we've got good health care. We are the most likely age group not to be insured - and those of us that are insured are paying for all those who aren't.

We need a health care system where everyone pitches in to guarantee quality, affordable coverage for all - and that is exactly what John Edwards has proposed. His plan to provide quality, affordable coverage to every American is based on shared responsibility: businesses, families and governments all pitch in to provide universal health coverage and a better health care system for us all. Read More

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Darfur

In three years of deadly conflicts in Darfur, at least 400,000 people have been killed, 2 million people have been displaced and more than 3.5 million men, women, and children have become entirely dependent on international aid.

Young Americans have helped bring the genocide in Darfur to our government's attention and have led successful divestment campaigns on our campuses and in our communities. Now, we need to elect a president who is committed to ending the genocide in Darfur - as well as the ongoing civil war in Uganda. John Edwards has called for urgent, decisive action on both crises. We are at critical moments in both countries, and we need to act now. Read More

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Student Debt

Let's face it—college is an expensive necessity.

Getting a good job without a college education is almost impossible for our generation. For most careers, especially the higher-paying ones, a college degree is essential. But college isn't cheap – and it keeps getting more expensive.

John Edwards is committed to making college affordable for everyone. He is dedicated to lowering the cost of college, reforming student loans and simplifying financial aid. And he believes in providing strong college preparation and equipping high school students with the tools they need to apply for college. Read More

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Poverty

In the United States today, nearly 37 million Americans live in poverty - including 12.9 million children. This is a national disgrace - and we have a responsibility to do something about it.

John Edwards believes that fighting poverty - at home and around the world - is the great moral issue of our time. He has laid out detailed plans to end poverty in America within 30 years, and combat global poverty around the world. Read More

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Iraq

Our generation has been deeply affected by the war in Iraq. We are on the front lines. We will live with the consequences for the longest. And we will have to clean up the mess. It is our responsibility to take action now. We need to elect a president who has a smart strategy for ending the war. As president, John Edwards would start withdrawing 40-50,000 troops immediately and require the complete withdrawal of all combat troops within nine to ten months - all while taking steps to stabilize Iraq. Read More

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