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Kristin Collier
University professor and author of What Debt Demands, who discusses her personal experience with massive fraudulent student debt and advocates for debt cancellation and free public higher education.
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Nov 18, 2025
• 39min
Student Debt as Modern American Serfdom: A Mother Stole $200,000 in Her Daughter's Name
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Kristin Collier, a university professor and author of "What Debt Demands," shares her shocking story of discovering $200,000 in fraudulent student loans taken out by her mother. She explores how modern student debt resembles serfdom, with significant reforms making it nearly impossible to discharge during bankruptcy. Kristin advocates for debt cancellation and free public education, drawing parallels with global models. She highlights the emotional toll of debt and the need for systemic change to prevent financial instability.
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