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"The strikers were organized by the Debt Collective, a group of activists that has been working for years to build collective power among debtors. The idea is that, similar to a workers’ union, this group of debtors can exert leverage on their creditors." https://www.marketwatch.com/story/these-borrowers-plan-a-debt-strike-to-pressure-biden-to-cancel-student-debt-11612887458
We are winning. https://www.marketwatch.com/story/these-borrowers-plan-a-debt-strike-to-pressure-biden-to-cancel-student-debt-11612887458
“I’m also a Black physician, they’re already slim to none,” he said. “During a pandemic in which we see the need for healthcare professionals to be at the front lines fighting the pandemic, I’m stressed about my loans.”
"Now, Henderson is part of a group of 100 borrowers taking part in a debt strike, or not paying their student loan bills, with the goal of pushing the Biden administration to cancel the outstanding $1.7 trillion in student loans in their first 100 days."
