Jacqui Germain
Jacqui Germain was the 2022 Economic Security Project senior fellow at Teen Vogue. Jacqui is a St. Louis-based journalist, trained organizer and poet, whose work has appeared in outlets including The Nation, The Guardian, The Atlantic, Elle, The New Inquiry and Vice.
History
Economic Disobedience: What Is It and How Does It Work?
From student debt strikes to withholding rent.
Justice
What Young Starbucks Union Organizers Want You to Know
Eight workers from around the country weigh in.
Government
The Student Loan Pause Is Being Extended
But the White House did not mention anything about debt forgiveness.
Government
The Fight to Cancel Student Debt Is Coming to Biden’s Doorstep
The pause on loan repayments is set to expire on May 1.
Government
The Interest Rates on Student Loans Are Out of Control
“You get to the mentality — it’s like, what’s the point?”
Government
Liz Warren: Now’s the Time To Raise Hell on Student Debt Cancellation
"The White House is making a decision now. We need to be heard."
Government
At-Home Covid Tests Are a Massive Expense
“It just feels like I have to spend this money in order to live my life.”
History
The Montgomery Bus Boycott Proved the Power of Boycotts
Collectively withholding money from powerful interests works.
History
The Absurd Cost of Groceries on Native Reservations
Grocery shopping can be an all-day excursion.
Politics
What It’s Like When Your Parents Go on Strike
“There’s a fair amount of courage and honor that goes into making that decision.”
Government
Facebook Is a Monopoly — Here’s Why That Matters
Monopolies trap "us in unequal and sometimes even abusive relationships.”
Justice
Why Young People in 30 Cities Marched for a Basic Income
“Universal basic income is the safety net my generation needs.”
Environment
What to Know About Disaster Capitalism
Private industries often exploit crises to turn a profit.
Government
‘The People’s Mayor’ Wants to Transform St. Louis
Tishaura Jones knows you can’t address crime without addressing poverty.