Today’s economy is primarily branched off into two sections; rich or poor, there is no in between. In 2013, Edward McClelland released the article, “RIP, the Middle Class 1946-2013”, expressing his concern for the middle class or lack thereof. This piece has directed the audience towards the millennials or generation y, which are people born from the early 80s to the early 00s. McClelland’s purpose is to inform us why the middle class has deteriorated, as well as showing concern. He claims that if nothing changes, the middle class will never come back and the American’s will never get ahead. McClelland starts off by giving some personal examples of growing up in the 70’s, which was a time where even a high school graduate could find a job and support their family. He emphasizes how the reduction of the middle…show more content… In paragraph 15, it goes on to state how the “American dream” is no longer to get ahead in life, it is just trying to break even. McClelland has great suggestions on how to make American great again; “we need a Newer Deal that will raise the minimum wage, reduce obstacles to union organizing, level higher taxes on passive wealth such as investments and inheritances, and provide benefits for workers unable to obtain it at jobs, perhaps lowering Medicaid eligibility or instituting a single-payer health system.” Making jobs equal, to a degree, to all, even those with or without a college degree or even a high school diploma, would be ideal. “RIP, the Middle Class 1946-2013” is a mind-opening article that gets you really thinking of how to make an impact on the United States. The perseverance that is suggested should be taken into great consideration to all millennials, but shouldn’t just stop there. People of the older generation should also be aware of how things used to be and should try their best to take a
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