
"It's ridiculous that we're profiting off of student loans." (Image: Rep. Pramila Jayapal)
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"It's ridiculous that we're profiting off of student loans." (Image: Rep. Pramila Jayapal)
In a progressive push-back to the Trump administration's right-wing agenda--and amid rising inequality--Rep. Pramila Jayapal (D-Wash.) and Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.) on Monday unveiled their legislative plan for tuition-free public colleges to lift the burden of "crushing debt."
In a Facebook post, Jayapal said the College for All legislation was necessary "to give our young people a future, reduce wealth inequality, and grow our economy."
At an afternoon press conference introducing their proposal--which is also backed by Sen. Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.), Rep. Keith Ellison (D-Minn.), Rep. Rick Nolan (D-Minn.)--Jayapal said, "This bill is not rocket science," and reiterated Warren's comment that "it's ridiculous that we're profiting off of student loans."
"I like to say that this bill creates a new normal. There's nothing normal about graduating with massive student debt," she added.
Funded by the so-called Robin Hood Tax, the legislation would make community college free for all students, and would make public colleges and universities free for students of families who make up to $125,000 a year. It is similar to legislation unveiled by Sanders and New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo in that state earlier this year.
Watch the press conference below:
In a series of tweets Jayapal, Sanders, and College for All supporters outlined how the legislation would work and why it's so necessary:
\u201cHere is what the #CollegeForAll Act does and how it works. Share if you want to see this legislation passed.\u201d— Rep. Pramila Jayapal (@Rep. Pramila Jayapal) 1491247165
\u201cThe #CollegeForAll Act renews our compact with our young people. It revives the American Dream and restores promises that have been broken.\u201d— Rep. Pramila Jayapal (@Rep. Pramila Jayapal) 1491248233
\u201cIn the 21st century, a public education system that goes from kindergarten through high school is no longer good enough.\u00a0#CollegeforAll\u201d— Bernie Sanders (@Bernie Sanders) 1491247505
\u201cIn support of the #RobinHoodTax #CollegeforAll Act, Caitlyn Thomas, RN, \u201cI am not alone. There are tens of millions of people just like me:\u201d— Robin Hood Tax (@Robin Hood Tax) 1491246590
\u201cOver the next decade, the federal government is projected to make over $70 billion in profits off of student loan programs. #CollegeforAll\u201d— Bernie Sanders (@Bernie Sanders) 1491247429
\u201cStudent debt has grown about 500% since 1999. Five hundred percent. \n\nIncomes for anyone but the richest have not kept pace. #CollegeForAll\u201d— Rep. Pramila Jayapal (@Rep. Pramila Jayapal) 1491237305
\u201cIn the richest country in the history of the world, higher education should be a right for all. Not a privilege for the few. #CollegeforAll\u201d— Bernie Sanders (@Bernie Sanders) 1491247226
\u201c.@keithellison for #CollegeForAll: "We have to speak truth to power. This is our moment to truly bring liberty and justice for all" #resist\u201d— RoseAnn DeMoro (@RoseAnn DeMoro) 1491249763
See these and more tweets from Twitter users using the hashtag #CollegeForAll: #CollegeForAll Tweets
In a progressive push-back to the Trump administration's right-wing agenda--and amid rising inequality--Rep. Pramila Jayapal (D-Wash.) and Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.) on Monday unveiled their legislative plan for tuition-free public colleges to lift the burden of "crushing debt."
In a Facebook post, Jayapal said the College for All legislation was necessary "to give our young people a future, reduce wealth inequality, and grow our economy."
At an afternoon press conference introducing their proposal--which is also backed by Sen. Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.), Rep. Keith Ellison (D-Minn.), Rep. Rick Nolan (D-Minn.)--Jayapal said, "This bill is not rocket science," and reiterated Warren's comment that "it's ridiculous that we're profiting off of student loans."
"I like to say that this bill creates a new normal. There's nothing normal about graduating with massive student debt," she added.
Funded by the so-called Robin Hood Tax, the legislation would make community college free for all students, and would make public colleges and universities free for students of families who make up to $125,000 a year. It is similar to legislation unveiled by Sanders and New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo in that state earlier this year.
Watch the press conference below:
In a series of tweets Jayapal, Sanders, and College for All supporters outlined how the legislation would work and why it's so necessary:
\u201cHere is what the #CollegeForAll Act does and how it works. Share if you want to see this legislation passed.\u201d— Rep. Pramila Jayapal (@Rep. Pramila Jayapal) 1491247165
\u201cThe #CollegeForAll Act renews our compact with our young people. It revives the American Dream and restores promises that have been broken.\u201d— Rep. Pramila Jayapal (@Rep. Pramila Jayapal) 1491248233
\u201cIn the 21st century, a public education system that goes from kindergarten through high school is no longer good enough.\u00a0#CollegeforAll\u201d— Bernie Sanders (@Bernie Sanders) 1491247505
\u201cIn support of the #RobinHoodTax #CollegeforAll Act, Caitlyn Thomas, RN, \u201cI am not alone. There are tens of millions of people just like me:\u201d— Robin Hood Tax (@Robin Hood Tax) 1491246590
\u201cOver the next decade, the federal government is projected to make over $70 billion in profits off of student loan programs. #CollegeforAll\u201d— Bernie Sanders (@Bernie Sanders) 1491247429
\u201cStudent debt has grown about 500% since 1999. Five hundred percent. \n\nIncomes for anyone but the richest have not kept pace. #CollegeForAll\u201d— Rep. Pramila Jayapal (@Rep. Pramila Jayapal) 1491237305
\u201cIn the richest country in the history of the world, higher education should be a right for all. Not a privilege for the few. #CollegeforAll\u201d— Bernie Sanders (@Bernie Sanders) 1491247226
\u201c.@keithellison for #CollegeForAll: "We have to speak truth to power. This is our moment to truly bring liberty and justice for all" #resist\u201d— RoseAnn DeMoro (@RoseAnn DeMoro) 1491249763
See these and more tweets from Twitter users using the hashtag #CollegeForAll: #CollegeForAll Tweets
In a progressive push-back to the Trump administration's right-wing agenda--and amid rising inequality--Rep. Pramila Jayapal (D-Wash.) and Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.) on Monday unveiled their legislative plan for tuition-free public colleges to lift the burden of "crushing debt."
In a Facebook post, Jayapal said the College for All legislation was necessary "to give our young people a future, reduce wealth inequality, and grow our economy."
At an afternoon press conference introducing their proposal--which is also backed by Sen. Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.), Rep. Keith Ellison (D-Minn.), Rep. Rick Nolan (D-Minn.)--Jayapal said, "This bill is not rocket science," and reiterated Warren's comment that "it's ridiculous that we're profiting off of student loans."
"I like to say that this bill creates a new normal. There's nothing normal about graduating with massive student debt," she added.
Funded by the so-called Robin Hood Tax, the legislation would make community college free for all students, and would make public colleges and universities free for students of families who make up to $125,000 a year. It is similar to legislation unveiled by Sanders and New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo in that state earlier this year.
Watch the press conference below:
In a series of tweets Jayapal, Sanders, and College for All supporters outlined how the legislation would work and why it's so necessary:
\u201cHere is what the #CollegeForAll Act does and how it works. Share if you want to see this legislation passed.\u201d— Rep. Pramila Jayapal (@Rep. Pramila Jayapal) 1491247165
\u201cThe #CollegeForAll Act renews our compact with our young people. It revives the American Dream and restores promises that have been broken.\u201d— Rep. Pramila Jayapal (@Rep. Pramila Jayapal) 1491248233
\u201cIn the 21st century, a public education system that goes from kindergarten through high school is no longer good enough.\u00a0#CollegeforAll\u201d— Bernie Sanders (@Bernie Sanders) 1491247505
\u201cIn support of the #RobinHoodTax #CollegeforAll Act, Caitlyn Thomas, RN, \u201cI am not alone. There are tens of millions of people just like me:\u201d— Robin Hood Tax (@Robin Hood Tax) 1491246590
\u201cOver the next decade, the federal government is projected to make over $70 billion in profits off of student loan programs. #CollegeforAll\u201d— Bernie Sanders (@Bernie Sanders) 1491247429
\u201cStudent debt has grown about 500% since 1999. Five hundred percent. \n\nIncomes for anyone but the richest have not kept pace. #CollegeForAll\u201d— Rep. Pramila Jayapal (@Rep. Pramila Jayapal) 1491237305
\u201cIn the richest country in the history of the world, higher education should be a right for all. Not a privilege for the few. #CollegeforAll\u201d— Bernie Sanders (@Bernie Sanders) 1491247226
\u201c.@keithellison for #CollegeForAll: "We have to speak truth to power. This is our moment to truly bring liberty and justice for all" #resist\u201d— RoseAnn DeMoro (@RoseAnn DeMoro) 1491249763
See these and more tweets from Twitter users using the hashtag #CollegeForAll: #CollegeForAll Tweets