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Student debt "feels like quicksand." Is loan forgiveness the answer?

By: Jean Song on Mar 25, 2021

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Student loan debt is having a profound impact on individuals like Jeremy Porter, an alum of the Year Up program. The segment delves into the debate surrounding loan forgiveness, with policymakers advocating for solutions to alleviate the $1.7 trillion student debt crisis, which disproportionately affects communities of color.

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