Dig: Student Debt w/ Ryann Liebenthal, Chenjerai Kumanyika, Mike Pierce
Jacobin Radio
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The Politics of Student Activism in the 1960s
This chapter examines the dynamics of student activism and political change during the 1960s, focusing on the Free Speech Movement and its connection to Ronald Reagan's evolving political views. It explores the tensions between students and administration at UC Berkeley, the financial burden of student debt, and how these factors influenced public perceptions of education. The narrative critiques the political rhetoric surrounding students and highlights the historical parallels to contemporary issues in higher education.
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