Generation Progress

Working with and for young people for progressive change. Runs @HigherEdNotDebt. Project of @amprog.

[Hannah Bristol Archived @HannahBristol46]

What are the #SOTU highlights for young people? Join @WhiteHouseOPE46 TOMORROW for a briefing with @Surgeon_General and @Richmond46 to learn more about mental health, COVID, the economy, climate, SCOTUS, and more!
Submit questions when you RSVP ⬇️⬇️
https://t.co/vPLrFFZR4y

[Generation Progress @genprogress]

It’s 2 years later and this still rings true. @POTUS this is why we need to #CancelStudentDebt. https://t.co/j932zd369x

[Generation Progress @genprogress]

STUDENT 👏DEBT 👏 IS 👏 A 👏 RACIAL 👏 JUSTICE 👏 ISSUE.

Many studies show that borrowers of color are disproportionately impacted by #StudentDebt. They have to borrow more, at higher interest rates, and struggle to pay it off more than white borrowers.
https://t.co/b8Q5KgMTD7

[Generation Progress @genprogress]

#ICYMI: @edtrust surveyed nearly 1,300 #BlackBorrowers from across the nation about #StudentDebt. Their experiences highlight why it’s important that Congress and @POTUS #CancelStudentDebt and #DoublePell now. https://t.co/xvOktmpGKE

[Generation Progress @genprogress]

#StudentDebt and abortion restrictions disproportionately harm young people of color, especially Black women. This #BlackHistoryMonth, @POTUS needs to do the right thing and #CancelStudentDebt so that Black families can have a financially secure future. https://t.co/1a6mLJZZBF

[Generation Progress @genprogress]

This year, #SCOTUS’s decision on Mississippi’s 15-week abortion ban could overturn #RoevWade, triggering more bans and putting our civil liberties at risk. Confused? @tcorreabuntley & @juli_adhikari got you. #AbortionJustice

[Generation Progress @genprogress]

Every day, 22 kids & teens are shot. America's youth are tired of thoughts and prayers. The filibuster has prevented Congress from passing life-saving gun violence prevention laws. We must #AbolishTheFilibuster to save lives. #TheFilibusterIsKillingUs https://t.co/WoxfOxfLnB

[Generation Progress @genprogress]

#FACT: Prosecutors charge Black people with mandatory minimums 65% more often than white people for the same crime. It doesn't have to be this way. If we repeal mandatory minimums, we can #ShrinkTheSystem and end mass incarceration. https://t.co/JjKcudTqzk

[Generation Progress @genprogress]

🧵 #ICYMI: @CFPB is taking steps to #ProtectBorrowers! They recently announced rule changes to make sure schools aren't using abusive servicing practices. https://t.co/PTew2PiFG5

[Generation Progress @genprogress]

Did you know that Black borrowers are more likely to need to take out loans, borrow more, and take longer to pay off those loans due to the racial wage gap? This is due to systemic racism.

Here’s how we can address these issues: https://t.co/VCvbjwlHmq

[Generation Progress @genprogress]

Congress must invest in our nation’s students by doubling the maximum Pell Grant award! Tweet at your representatives asking them to #DoublePell.
https://t.co/kjq512X5Y8

[CAPHigherEd @CAPHigherEd]

To confront the systemic racism of police departments across the country, bold, decisive action is required from all American institutions, including colleges.

We outline 4 actions colleges can take to address police brutality.
https://t.co/igWVRzpd0C.

[Generation Progress @genprogress]

#BlackHistory Fact: The reproductive justice movement was started by a group of Black women activists in the 1990’s in response to the lack of a reproductive movement that defended the needs of people of color and other marginalized groups.
https://t.co/nop1h4r6lT

[Generation Progress @genprogress]

Thank you for sharing your story, Angel!

We all deserve the right to make the best decision for ourselves, our families, and our lives. ���

[ACLU @ACLU]

"Abortion is normal."

Because of her abortion, Angel was able to improve her financial situation before having another child and be a better parent.

[Student Debt Crisis Center (SDCC) @DebtCrisisOrg]

20 years after starting college Black borrowers still owe 95% of their debt compared to white borrowers who only owe 6% of their debt.

Student debt is a racial justice issue. @POTUS, #CancelStudentDebt.

[Student Debt Crisis Center (SDCC) @DebtCrisisOrg]

RT if you agree: @POTUS should immediately #CancelStudentDebt.

[Generation Progress @genprogress]

Black and Brown communities have bore the brunt of environmental injustices for far too long. It’s time the Senate put communities of color first by passing transformative investments in #ClimateAction. https://t.co/Ul0aeGTS1v

[Generation Progress @genprogress]

Yes, it's true. Winter storms are lasting longer and becoming more dangerous. We need to #ActOnClimate.
https://t.co/3684P0guya

[Generation Progress @genprogress]

and they say #ClimateChange isn't real 👀

[NWSSanAngelo @NWSSanAngelo]

To give you an idea of just how wide of an impact this winter storm will have... you can drive in a (relatively) straight line from Crockett County, TX to Aroostook County, ME (on the border of Maine and New Brunswick) and never be out of a Winter Storm Warning! 🌨️❄️ #txwx #sjtwx

[Generation Progress @genprogress]

More than half of Americans have been impacted by gun violence in some way—whether having witnessed gun violence, been threatened or wounded with a gun, or had a loved one wounded or killed with a gun.

This #GVSurvivorsWeek, share their stories: https://t.co/CyPBzBwH7a

[Generation Progress @genprogress]

.@ewarren gets it.

We need to #CancelStudentDebt now! 
https://t.co/JOHojPwODY