We kick off this episode by discussing the Debt Collectives, “B**** Better Have Our Money” tool, which leverages the legal authority of the 1965 Higher Education Act to demand the Department of Education to cancel student debt and create a more equitable system for all. In our Spotlight section Talia talks with Stephanie Marcotte, Joanna Goncalves, and Ian Rodewald, three incredible individuals united by a common cause – promoting accessibility and affordability in higher education. Join us for an engaging conversation that takes you deep into their journey and the inspiring work of the Higher Ed For All Coalition in Massachusetts. Discover how this coalition is advocating for debt-free public higher education, aiming to make a transformative impact on students, faculty, and the community as a whole. You’ll gain insights into the passion and dedication fueling this movement. Learn how their initiatives are not only shaping the future of education in Massachusetts but also paving the way for a more equitable and inclusive system across the country.

• How the Government Cancelled Betty Ann’s Debts
• The Aging Student Debtors of America
• B**** Better Have Our Money
• The Fair Share Amendment Is Working (Budget)
• Community College in MA now free for 25 and older MA residents
• Elizabeth Warren and Ayanna Pressley’s letter along with close to 90 other Congressional Dems to Biden calling for swift and broader action on student debt relief
• The Western Mass Area Labor Federation’s rally last weekend calling for full student debt relief

 

 

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