Editorials
May 23, 2013
Editorial
We have to do more than just give lip service to the notion of not passing debt onto the backs of future generations and student loan debt is a great place to start.
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May 20, 2013
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Higher interest rates threaten to make higher education less affordable.
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May 6, 2013
Editorial
Not enough attention is being given to the crushing debt being placed on the backs of future generations from student loans.
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May 3, 2013
Editorial
As we reflect on the challenges foster youth face during National Foster Care Month, it's only right to ask if we are doing enough to care for our foster youth as they transition into adulthood.
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May 1, 2013
Editorial
We can all play a role in turning the tide against a narrative that says all is lost when it comes to African-American foster youth.
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April 2, 2013
Editorial
With student loan debt surpassing $1 trillion and unemployment rates for recent graduates lingering near painful post-2008 heights, student debt has become a serious burden on our national economy and on young lives. We have proposed the Student Loan Fairness Act to give these Americans — young and old — a chance to break free from this crushing debt.
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March 29, 2013
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More and more it is becoming clear that Africa is ready for a deeper strategic partnership with the United States — a partnership that not only keeps America safe but creates the stability for Africa to reach its full economic potential.
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March 20, 2013
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This month marks the third anniversary since the Affordable Care Act was signed into law by President Barack Obama. Despite the ongoing partisan rancor surrounding the bill’s implementation, there is at least one provision Congress should be able to find common ground around:
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March 12, 2013
Editorial
We need to declare a state of emergency regarding African American education in Los Angeles if a recent report from an education non-profit advocacy group is correct. I
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March 12, 2013
Editorial
A core principle of immigration reform must be a focus on protecting children of undocumented immigrants, who through no fault of their own can end up being ripped away from a loving home or denied the right to see a parent they primarily rely on to have their basic needs met.