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Cancelling student debt has long been a preoccupation of the american left. The president, who previously seemed to think that he didn't have the authority to do so, now has reconsidered that argument and is prepared to do broad based change. And our correspondent reports from traka in southeastern lithuania, where a series of concerts were performed by members of one of europe's smallest ethic minority groups.

America’s federal government will spend hundreds of billions of dollars cancelling student-loan debt—fulfilling a long-standing progressive wish. But while it may be good politics, the policy rationale makes less sense. Too many Nigerian children are sent to beg on the streets by their religious teachers. And celebrating the music and culture of one of Europe’s oldest ethnic minorities. For full access to print, digital and audio editions of The Economist, subscribe here www.economist.com/intelligenceoffer