SUBSCRIBE TO OUR FREE NEWSLETTER
Daily news & progressive opinion—funded by the people, not the corporations—delivered straight to your inbox.
5
#000000
#FFFFFF
To donate by check, phone, or other method, see our More Ways to Give page.
Daily news & progressive opinion—funded by the people, not the corporations—delivered straight to your inbox.
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
Common Dreams is powered by optimists who believe in the power of informed and engaged citizens to ignite and enact change to make the world a better place. We're hundreds of thousands strong, but every single supporter makes the difference. Your contribution supports this bold media model—free, independent, and dedicated to reporting the facts every day. Stand with us in the fight for economic equality, social justice, human rights, and a more sustainable future. As a people-powered nonprofit news outlet, we cover the issues the corporate media never will. |
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