Student body president Harrison Wills didn't find anything progressive about Dr. Singh's plan. In order to access the new classes, poor students would be forced to take out loans or win scholarships. The community college is the greatest social equalizer in California, period. I know students who are living in their car and they're actually able to come to SMC and they have hope.
About a year ago I travelled across America for the BBC. I visited Airports, Amusement parks, Highways and Community Colleges in order to understand how the priority queue is changing the American experience of waiting in line. A version of this piece aired on the BBC World Service, part of their “Real America” series produced in conjunction with PRX.
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