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Fed Says College Students Have More Debt than Previous Generations

Submitted by Anonymous on Fri, 12/07/2018 - 10:09

A study released from the Federal Reserve Board notes that 70 percent of college students are graduating with more than $37,000 in debt."Student loan debt has reached crisis levels," noted Eric LeCompte who heads the religious debt watchdog, Jubilee USA Network. "Current graduates are carrying higher debts than any previous generation."The Federal Reserve Board study found that college student debt levels in 2017 were twice as high as student debt in 2004.Jubilee USA Network is an alliance of more than 75 US organizations and 650 faith communities working with 50 Jubilee global partners.

Elections/Legislation/Government

The Shortwave Report 12/07/18 Listen Globally!

Submitted by Anonymous on Thu, 12/06/2018 - 19:55

Dear Radio Friend,     This week's show features stories from Spanish National Radio, Radio Deutsche-Welle, Radio Havana Cuba, and Sputnik Radio.    http://www.outfarpress.com/swr181207.mp3        From SPAIN- Alison Hughes reports on the inauguration of the new Mexican President Obrador who says he will end corruption and impunity, and turn away from neo-liberal economic model.

Anti-War/Peace
Elections/Legislation/Government
Environment/Food/Health
Foreign Policy/Imperialism
Media
Military/Weapons
World Uprisings

Fascists meeting at Woodley Park Marriot this weekend

Submitted by Luke on Wed, 12/05/2018 - 15:02

The Marriot Wardman Park in DC is hosting the "American Priority" conference from Thursday Nov 6 through Saturday Nov 8. Keynote speakers include Deploraball organizers Jack Posobiec and Mike Cernovich, plus Laura Loomer. People are being asked to call the Marriot's events manager at 202-328-2000 and let them know fascists are not welcome in DC.

Race/Racism
Right Wing

White House Peace Vigil, Impeachment protests pushed back for Bush Funeral

Submitted by Luke on Tue, 12/04/2018 - 01:21

The 3ed of December was the 141'st night of the "Kremlin Annex" impeachment protests, and the White House Peace Vigil has been around 37 years. Both were pushed back nearly to H St to make way for the Bush I (HW Bush)formal state Funeral ceremonies.

Anti-War/Peace
Civil Liberites/Constitution
Elections/Legislation/Government

White House Peace vigil pushed most of the way to H st as though Bush I was being inaugurated not buried

Park Service shooting deer in Rock Creek for second week in a row

Submitted by Luke on Tue, 12/04/2018 - 00:27

On the 3ed of December, National Park Service's USDA "Wildlife Services" deer shooting operation was back in Rock Creek Park for at least the 4th and probably the 5th time this season. They had been confirmed present on Nov 26,27, and 29 but not Fri Nov 30. It is suspected but not confirmed they also were present Nov 28.

Video-where the deer killers are closing park roads 1 min 49 sec

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