Education

Is college worth it? Biden’s loan-forgiveness plan puts the debate in overdrive

From The Chronicle of Higher Education: “After Biden announced the loan-cancellation plan, conservatives railed on the unfairness of forgiving student loans but also threw shade at higher education more broadly, mocking Ivy Leaguers and lesbian dance theorists asking for help with student loans. ‘Democrats believe that everyone should be able to follow their passion on your dime. And so they are happy to slander you as a deadbeat for being responsible, while praising deadbeats for following their dream to become a professional finger painter,’ said conservative podcast host Ben Shapiro. ‘You’re the bad guy. After all, you’re the one who pays the bills. And only suckers pay their bills.’”

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