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Student Debt
Let’s End the Shame of Student Debt While Calling for Its Cancellation
To reduce income inequality, we need to reject “debt shaming” and insist on cancellation of student debt.
$50K Student Loan Cancellation Overwhelmingly Benefits Poorest Borrowers
The findings, compiled for Sen. Elizabeth Warren, confirm that canceling student debt is a progressive economic policy.
Canceling Student Debt Is Morally Right. It’s Also Good Politics for Democrats.
Anything less than universal student debt cancellation would be a mistake.
Biden Faces Mounting Pressure to Commit to Substantial Student Debt Cancellation
Executive action to cancel $50,000 in student loan debt would increase Black wealth by 40 percent.
Sanders Ridicules Romney for Saying that Student Loan Cancellation Is a “Bribe”
“I know he thinks corporations are people, but does he know people are people?” Sanders asked.
GOP Senators Unveil Bill to Bar Biden From Canceling Student Debt
Republicans say that only the wealthy benefit from student loan cancellation, which evidence shows is untrue.
Biden Says He Wants to Fulfill His Campaign Promise to Cancel Student Debt
In a meeting with lawmakers, Biden signaled that he may fulfill — and surpass — his long-vaunted campaign promise.
Warren Warns Democrats They’ll Lose Midterms If They Don’t “Get Up and Deliver”
“Democrats win when Democrats are in touch with the American people,” Sen. Elizabeth Warren said.
Biden Extends Student Loan Payment Pause, Erases Default Status for Millions
Progressives have advocated for Biden to move borrowers out of default – or, better yet, to cancel student debt.
AOC Calls for Student Loan Cancellation as Biden Is Expected to Extend Freeze
Biden is expected to announce another three-month extension of the student loan payment freeze this week.