Generation Opportunity
Generation Opportunity was a center-right political advocacy organization in the United States focused on economic policy and aimed at young adults. It was a sister organization to the Americans for Prosperity-led political network initially funded by the Koch family. The group had campaigned against the Affordable Care Act. History Founded in 2010, Generation Opportunity initially focused on a variety of issues including taxes, high gas prices, and broader economic issues. Generation Opportunity then began to look at youth unemployment statistics and the Millennial Jobs Report, which gave unemployment statistics for 18- to 29-year-olds on the first day of each month. In September 2013, Generation Opportunity launched a campaign called "Opt Out of Obamacare". Evan Feinberg headed the organization from 2013 through 2015. In 2016, the organization released its "The State of the Millennial Report", which reviews the challenges and opportunities faced by young people in the United States Issues Youth unemployment On the first Friday of every month, Generation Opportunity used the information released from the Bureau of Labor Statistics to calculate unemployment for Americans aged 18–29. Generation Opportunity advocated for removing barriers to youth employment such as occupational licenses and regulations harmful to the sharing economy. Another strategy for