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Supreme Court Strikes Down Biden's Student Loan Forgiveness Plan

In a 6-3 ruling, the court's conservative wing blocked the president's plan to wipe away $400 billion in student debt.

What the Heck Is Going on With Student Loan Cancellation and Payments?

There’s a lot in the balance right now.

The Supreme Court Is Future-Proofing America Against Young People

The average age of the conservative bloc of justices: 62.

Students, Working People and Climate Activists Just Got Thrown Under the Bus

The debt ceiling deal came at the expense of those who aren’t wealthy.

Billionaires Are Bad for the Planet — Here’s How

It literally costs the Earth to live like a billionaire.

First of 17 Schools Just Settled in Financial Aid Price-Fixing Case

Is your undergrad on the list?

Grad Student Unions Are Striking Across the Country

"We see what’s happening in academia and want to fight back and reclaim higher education as an engine of economic opportunity.”

Biden is Backtracking on His Promises, and Young People are Pissed

The commitments that young voters backed Biden for "have been broken," says U.S. Rep. Maxwell Frost.
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Biden's Plan to Forgive Student Debt is in the Hands of the Supreme Court

More than 40 million borrowers could be affected by the outcome.

Some Students Are Selling Body Parts to Pay for Their Education

College students are using blood plasma money to pay down their student debt.

The Supreme Court May Radically Reshape Colleges This Year

Both in terms of who can attend and the financial burdens it comes with.

Are the White House’s Efforts to Connect With Young Americans Working?

There’s been a push and pull between the White House and youth leaders.

Is Unlimited Paid Time Off a Scam?

On paper, it sounds great. In practice, it’s often a different story.

There's So Much We Don’t Question About Mass Incarceration

We invest billions of dollars into policing and prisons while still insisting we are not safe.

The Student Debt Payment Pause Was Just Extended

Through June 2023.

Biden's Student Loan Forgiveness Plan Ruled Unlawful 

The White House has already filed an appeal, says it “will never stop fighting for hardworking Americans.”

Teachers Can’t Live on What They’re Earning

“I really think you have to experience it to know.”

What's Up With the Lawsuits Threatening Student Debt Forgiveness

Here’s what to know.

How to Apply for Your Student Loan Forgiveness

We walk you through the steps.

Andrea Salinas Says ‘We Don’t Have to Live This Way’

The Oregon congressional candidate wants to take on gun violence.