My survey of young people before the last midterm election found that feeling more disappointed or cynical about politics actually led to a higher, not lower, likelihood to vote.
New government data show that after the government terminated pandemic relief programs, millions more Americans began struggling to survive.
The lesson from the Corinthian debt strikers: Should President Biden cancel student loan debt, it should be done without making debtors jump through hoops.
From student debt strikes to withholding rent, working people have a number of ways to fight the oligarchy.
A new bill tries to claw back authority given to the executive branch on debt cancellation.
"Taken together, these actions will have an immediate and meaningful impact on people's lives," said Rep. Pramila Jayapal, chair of the Congressional Progressive Caucus.
Democrats must adopt "a whole-of-government approach" if they are to fulfill their promises to act on the climate crisis, sky-high prescription drug prices, immigration reform, student debt, and other key policy priorities.
"Anyone who thinks that we should cut that back and tell millions and millions of working parents that they're not going to have the money they need to raise their children with dignity, I think that's a terrible mistake."
Student advocates should "organize and prepare actions now," months before student loan payments are set to begin again.
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