Applications for student loan forgiveness halted after court strikes down Biden’s program
The administration said it is seeking to overturn the ruling and will hold the applications of those who have already applied.
Application for federal student loan forgiveness is now open
Applicants can receive up to $20,000 in debt relief if they received a Pell Grant, and up to $10,000 if they are not Pell Grant recipients.
Loan forgiveness is not enough. Public college tuition must be free.
This change is imperative for middle- and low-income families.
Prince George’s County offering limited monkeypox vaccines
As of Friday afternoon, appointments for Aug. 3 through Sept. 2 were unavailable, but the county's website said more appointments would be added if the county receives more vaccine doses.
Before Biden can talk about his political goals, he must show he’ll fight for them
To have any chance at success, Biden needs to come to terms with the reality of politics.
Citizen conventions could be the answer to ending climate change inaction
The climate decision-makers are often old white men. Let’s bring new voices to the table.
UMD, state groups take action to help Haitian refugees amid outcry over border treatment
Groups are pushing for changes to the Biden administration's immigration policies and raising funds for the refugees.
The teaching of American military exceptionalism must end
The Afghan war wasn’t a success. It shouldn’t be taught as such.
UMD professors push for passage, expansion of Build Back Better Act in Congress
Professors want to see more provisions added to the bill, especially when it comes to giving faculty more of a say in hiring their colleagues.