While increased federal spending for higher education faces an uphill battle in Congress, pressure is mounting from Democrats in Washington, D.C., to raise state appropriations for higher education.
"Millions of people anchored by the weight of student loan debt are drowning in pursuit of the American Dream."
The resumption of student loan payments after a three-year break, is likely to deliver a blow to American economic growth, according to economists, in a move that could harm many beyond borrowers alone.
Spending on our collective well-being helps people keep a roof over their heads, feed their families, and help grow our overall economy.
Our environment, healthcare, and labor protections are in the far-right's crosshairs.