The Taxonomy of Student Debt Arguments
Justice. Harm reduction. Redistribution. Economic growth. Some cases are stronger than others.
Articles by Sparky Abraham
Raúl Carrillo on MMT’s Connection to Student Debt
Millions of Americans urgently need student debt relief. Modern monetary theory might offer a solution.
What a Better Biden Would Say About Student Loan Debt
A hypothetical speech from the president-elect on the state of higher education in the United States.
If You Want to Enact Free College, Cancel Student Debt Immediately
There are truly no good reasons not to cancel student debt.
A Series of Tubes: Reclaiming the Physical Internet
Who owns the internet? Everyone but us. Sparky Abraham makes a case for nationalizing the infrastructure of an increasingly online world.
The Problem of Private Schools
It’s a well-known fact that private schools perpetuate inequality. But is abolishing them the answer?
Student Debt Forgiveness: Let’s Do Some Math
What would it cost to wipe out everybody’s student loans? The answer may surprise you.
Why “Free Stuff” Is Good
Funding public services through taxation instead of usage fees is fair and eliminates bureaucracy. We should do more of it.