By by Bob Rossi On March 30 Turkey held local and regional elections. The dominant narrative has been that the elections were a victory for Prime Minister Erdogan and his Justice and Development Party (AKP). In fact, conservative forces have…
Daily Archives: 2014/04/24
6/26-6/29, Socialism 2014
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By Umass Boston Socialists Four days of radical politics, debate, and entertainment June 26–29 • Crowne Plaza Hotel O’Hare • Chicago Socialism 2014 is a four-day conference bringing together hundreds of socialists and radical activists from around the country to…
If Student Loan Forgiveness Programs Are “Booming,” Then Why Are So Many Borrowers Still Struggling?
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By Chris Hicks On Tuesday, Jane Timm published a piece on MSNBC.com titled, “Students seek loan forgiveness in overwhelming numbers.” The piece claims that student loan borrowers are enrolling in the Department of Education’s flexible student loan repayment plans, some…