Breaking Chains to Build Dreams: The Case for Student Loan Debt Forgiveness

As President Obama once said, “one of the best investments we can make in a child’s life is [a] high-quality education.” Obama’s words still stand true nearly a decade later, but that ‘investment’ is becoming yet more of an exorbitant commitment. The ballooning price of tuition isn’t just straining the feasibility of the same investment into one’s education, but also completely challenging the notion of opportunity and upward mobility in America. What once was a minor setback that opened a pathway to success is turning into a mammoth burden many simply can’t afford. As the American Dream transforms into a pipe dream, decisive action must be taken to address this burgeoning crisis.