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      People rally in support of President Joe Biden's student debt cancellation plan on August 25, 2022 in Washington, D.C.

      GOP Resolution to Block Student Debt Relief Would Have 'Ruinous Impact,' Report Warns

      "MAGA politicians... want to reinstate student debt previously canceled for more than 260,000 teachers, nurses, firefighters, and others," said AFT president Randi Weingarten. "It's an immoral clawback of the absolute worst kind."

      Kenny Stancil
      May 23, 2023

      As Republican leaders in the U.S. House prepare to hold a vote this week on legislation that would block President Joe Biden's pending student debt cancellation plan and reverse already-delivered relief, progressive advocacy groups on Tuesday warned of the "ruinous impact" the GOP's resolution threatens to have on millions of borrowers.

      Last year, Biden moved to erase up to $20,000 in student debt for millions of federal borrowers with individual incomes under $125,000 and to improve the income-driven repayment program. The White House's popular relief initiative is currently on hold as the U.S. Supreme Court considers a pair of right-wing challenges to it. A decision in the case is expected next month.

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      LGBTQ+ rights supporters gather at the Texas State Capitol to protest state Republican-led efforts to pass legislation that would restrict the participation of transgender student athletes on the first day of the 87th Legislature's third special session on September 20, 2021 in Austin, Texas.

      House GOP, Biden Both Under Fire for Trans Sports Proposals

      "I think there is intent from the Biden administration to protect trans athletes," said a Montana lawmaker, "but you can't reconcile that intent with the fact that this policy opens the potential pathway for discrimination."

      Jessica Corbett
      Apr 11, 2023

      Both the Biden administration and Republicans in the U.S. House of Representatives are facing criticism this week for proposals related to restricting transgender athletes from participating in sports teams and events that align with their gender identity.

      While the House GOP's bill is explicitly designed to exclude trans women and girls, the Biden administration's pending rule aims to "provide needed clarity, in response to questions from stakeholders, on how recipients can ensure that students have equal opportunity to participate on male and female athletic teams as required by Title IX."

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      Student loan borrowers and advocates gather for a rally outside the U.S. Supreme Court on February 28, 2023.

      Hundreds Rally Outside Supreme Court Amid 'Baseless' Attack on Student Debt Relief

      "You should not have to face financial ruin because you want a damn education!" said Sen. Bernie Sanders. "Education, from child care to graduate school, is a human right. It should be free to all."

      Kenny Stancil
      Feb 28, 2023

      Borrowers, advocates, and lawmakers converged on the steps of the U.S. Supreme Court on Monday night and Tuesday morning to defend President Joe Biden's stalled student debt relief plan as justices prepared to consider a pair of right-wing challenges to the popular proposal.

      Attendees argued that Biden's move to erase up to $20,000 in student debt for federal borrowers with individual incomes under $125,000 and modify the income-driven repayment program is just, legal, and necessary. Although it falls short of progressives' demands for universal cancellation, speakers made clear that the White House's plan is key to improving economic security.

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