Published Nov 2, 2021
The Life-Altering Differences Between White and Black Debt
Ezra Klein and sociologist Louise Seamster delve into the profound racial disparities in student debt, revealing how it widens the racial wealth gap and underscores systemic failures. Seamster advocates for wealth-focused policy evaluations and alternative higher education funding models, emphasizing the need for restorative justice in debt cancellation.
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