Student Debt w/ Ryann Liebenthal, Chenjerai Kumanyika, Mike Pierce
The Dig
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Student Activism and Reagan's Era
This chapter explores the historical backdrop of student activism during the Vietnam War, focusing on Ronald Reagan’s contradictory stance as both a former student protester and later a critic of such movements. It examines the Free Speech Movement's origins at UC Berkeley, the impact of tuition policies on student perception, and the broader socio-political dynamics surrounding education funding during Reagan's presidency. The narrative connects these developments to contemporary issues of student debt and the political framing of students from diverse backgrounds.
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