Debtors Assembly by RB https://padlet.com/brooksrichelle1/Bookmarks What would Student Loan Debt Cancellation mean for you? Share and engage with others. en-us 2022-01-07 17:15:21 UTC 2025-11-12 18:39:38 UTC hello@padlet.com Home Ownership brooksrichelle1 https://padlet.com/brooksrichelle1/Bookmarks/wish/1980908321 I could afford to purchase a home for my family. Something that has been relatively unattainable for Black families since the inception this nation. The same systems that prevented us from home ownership in the past, are still in place today. ]]> 2022-01-07 17:27:01 UTC https://padlet.com/brooksrichelle1/Bookmarks/wish/1980908321 https://padlet.com/brooksrichelle1/Bookmarks/wish/2006809035 It would mean a lot for low & middle income families who are burdened with an endless cycle of debt with no end in sight. A major step towards independence and freedom. ]]> 2022-01-23 02:59:45 UTC https://padlet.com/brooksrichelle1/Bookmarks/wish/2006809035 The first good night sleep of my adult life. https://padlet.com/brooksrichelle1/Bookmarks/wish/2007660832 2022-01-23 23:59:30 UTC https://padlet.com/brooksrichelle1/Bookmarks/wish/2007660832 True Debt cancellation would mean that I could retire. https://padlet.com/brooksrichelle1/Bookmarks/wish/2007661030 2022-01-23 23:59:49 UTC https://padlet.com/brooksrichelle1/Bookmarks/wish/2007661030 Freedom and a future. https://padlet.com/brooksrichelle1/Bookmarks/wish/2007661049 2022-01-23 23:59:50 UTC https://padlet.com/brooksrichelle1/Bookmarks/wish/2007661049 https://padlet.com/brooksrichelle1/Bookmarks/wish/2007661063 It would be life changing. I can use my money for things to push my life forward ]]> 2022-01-23 23:59:51 UTC https://padlet.com/brooksrichelle1/Bookmarks/wish/2007661063 https://padlet.com/brooksrichelle1/Bookmarks/wish/2007661114 Freedom/safety for actually fixing all the random unexpected expenses that constantly arise...instead of going into more debt.]]> 2022-01-23 23:59:57 UTC https://padlet.com/brooksrichelle1/Bookmarks/wish/2007661114 Higher Net Worth https://padlet.com/brooksrichelle1/Bookmarks/wish/2007661131 2022-01-23 23:59:58 UTC https://padlet.com/brooksrichelle1/Bookmarks/wish/2007661131 I could build wealth https://padlet.com/brooksrichelle1/Bookmarks/wish/2007661188 I could finally buy a home and save for retirement]]> 2022-01-24 00:00:05 UTC https://padlet.com/brooksrichelle1/Bookmarks/wish/2007661188 I could feel less stressed about meeting next month's rent iscile https://padlet.com/brooksrichelle1/Bookmarks/wish/2007661197 2022-01-24 00:00:06 UTC https://padlet.com/brooksrichelle1/Bookmarks/wish/2007661197 I'm about to start college, and knowing I wouldn't have student debt would mean the time I currently devote to applying for scholarships and financial aid and working could be spent on studying or improving my relationships with friends and family https://padlet.com/brooksrichelle1/Bookmarks/wish/2007661209 2022-01-24 00:00:07 UTC https://padlet.com/brooksrichelle1/Bookmarks/wish/2007661209 https://padlet.com/brooksrichelle1/Bookmarks/wish/2007661275 As a musician, having my student debt cancelled would enable me to dive into a career in the arts and the chance to give back to my community through music! ]]> 2022-01-24 00:00:14 UTC https://padlet.com/brooksrichelle1/Bookmarks/wish/2007661275 Debt cancellation would mean a huge weight off our shoulders! It would mean freedom for our future and the ability to start saving for future goals and retirement. Also, we could afford to do some major home improvements on our house. https://padlet.com/brooksrichelle1/Bookmarks/wish/2007661337 2022-01-24 00:00:21 UTC https://padlet.com/brooksrichelle1/Bookmarks/wish/2007661337 https://padlet.com/brooksrichelle1/Bookmarks/wish/2007661347 I could pay for rent and groceries without worrying if there would be anything left over]]> 2022-01-24 00:00:22 UTC https://padlet.com/brooksrichelle1/Bookmarks/wish/2007661347 between decent life and no meaningful life. https://padlet.com/brooksrichelle1/Bookmarks/wish/2007661365 2022-01-24 00:00:23 UTC https://padlet.com/brooksrichelle1/Bookmarks/wish/2007661365 https://padlet.com/brooksrichelle1/Bookmarks/wish/2007661366 To have one less stress hanging over my head. The possibility of using that resource toward other futures.]]> 2022-01-24 00:00:23 UTC https://padlet.com/brooksrichelle1/Bookmarks/wish/2007661366 I don't remember what it is like not to be in debt. To say it would be transformative is an extreme understatement. https://padlet.com/brooksrichelle1/Bookmarks/wish/2007661406 2022-01-24 00:00:26 UTC https://padlet.com/brooksrichelle1/Bookmarks/wish/2007661406 The freedom to focus less on working to pay bills and more about working for freedom, liberation, and joy https://padlet.com/brooksrichelle1/Bookmarks/wish/2007661430 2022-01-24 00:00:27 UTC https://padlet.com/brooksrichelle1/Bookmarks/wish/2007661430 https://padlet.com/brooksrichelle1/Bookmarks/wish/2007661489 Getting the de facto pay increase we deserve.]]> 2022-01-24 00:00:33 UTC https://padlet.com/brooksrichelle1/Bookmarks/wish/2007661489 https://padlet.com/brooksrichelle1/Bookmarks/wish/2007661523 My two siblings would be free of nearly 300k combined. Also I would be ELATED and EMBOLDENED to have helped demonstrate that people have power when they come together and demand change!!!]]> 2022-01-24 00:00:36 UTC https://padlet.com/brooksrichelle1/Bookmarks/wish/2007661523 https://padlet.com/brooksrichelle1/Bookmarks/wish/2007661535 It would allow for funding my childrens education and provide relief paying our mortgage. I also think it would have a very positive effect on the economy.

]]> 2022-01-24 00:00:38 UTC https://padlet.com/brooksrichelle1/Bookmarks/wish/2007661535 A release from the anxiety of debt looming over my friends and I's head https://padlet.com/brooksrichelle1/Bookmarks/wish/2007661563 2022-01-24 00:00:42 UTC https://padlet.com/brooksrichelle1/Bookmarks/wish/2007661563 It would mean freedom from an unjust bondage, a kind of freedom that many other countries already have. I would be able to live unburdened. https://padlet.com/brooksrichelle1/Bookmarks/wish/2007661618 2022-01-24 00:00:47 UTC https://padlet.com/brooksrichelle1/Bookmarks/wish/2007661618 Home ownership https://padlet.com/brooksrichelle1/Bookmarks/wish/2007661650 I would be able to buy a home and save. I could ease a lot of stress. Create generational wealth. I could BREATHE!!!]]> 2022-01-24 00:00:50 UTC https://padlet.com/brooksrichelle1/Bookmarks/wish/2007661650 the chance to build financial security for once in our lives https://padlet.com/brooksrichelle1/Bookmarks/wish/2007661669 2022-01-24 00:00:52 UTC https://padlet.com/brooksrichelle1/Bookmarks/wish/2007661669 https://padlet.com/brooksrichelle1/Bookmarks/wish/2007661685 I am a single female from working class background. I was the only person in my family to every to college. I’ve been a working healthcare professional for 20 years. My college debt started at 65k and is now over 100k due to interest. It would mean giving me my life back. It would give me a credit score worthy of purchasing a home for myself. I would be less anxiabs depressed which is chronic for me.]]> 2022-01-24 00:00:54 UTC https://padlet.com/brooksrichelle1/Bookmarks/wish/2007661685 It would mean I'd have more freedom to make mistakes, take chances, do weird things, knowing that I don't have the financial anxiety looming over me. It will bring a lot of excitement, possibility, and access to my life, among other things. https://padlet.com/brooksrichelle1/Bookmarks/wish/2007661711 2022-01-24 00:00:56 UTC https://padlet.com/brooksrichelle1/Bookmarks/wish/2007661711 Security chriswillcox https://padlet.com/brooksrichelle1/Bookmarks/wish/2007661790 I can have a stable living situation and be able to take more risks to make things better for others.]]> 2022-01-24 00:01:05 UTC https://padlet.com/brooksrichelle1/Bookmarks/wish/2007661790 https://padlet.com/brooksrichelle1/Bookmarks/wish/2007661852 Being able to invest in my own kids]]> 2022-01-24 00:01:11 UTC https://padlet.com/brooksrichelle1/Bookmarks/wish/2007661852 https://padlet.com/brooksrichelle1/Bookmarks/wish/2007661922 2022-01-24 00:01:19 UTC https://padlet.com/brooksrichelle1/Bookmarks/wish/2007661922 a_gonzalez2 https://padlet.com/brooksrichelle1/Bookmarks/wish/2007661937 2022-01-24 00:01:21 UTC https://padlet.com/brooksrichelle1/Bookmarks/wish/2007661937 https://padlet.com/brooksrichelle1/Bookmarks/wish/2007661968 It would give me the space to actually start working towards my own business and moving into my own place]]> 2022-01-24 00:01:24 UTC https://padlet.com/brooksrichelle1/Bookmarks/wish/2007661968 My parents can finally put money towards repairing my childhood home instead of saving for loan payments. I can stop living in subpar housing space and move into a real apartment. https://padlet.com/brooksrichelle1/Bookmarks/wish/2007662034 2022-01-24 00:01:30 UTC https://padlet.com/brooksrichelle1/Bookmarks/wish/2007662034 I almost have a PhD, and I have over $150K in student loan debt. Planned on working in academia, but the adjunctification of teaching is making that a bit difficult. Debt cancellation would mean home ownership and retirement are realistic options. My debt makes me anxious about having kids, so debt cancellation would actually free me up to have a baby. https://padlet.com/brooksrichelle1/Bookmarks/wish/2007662059 2022-01-24 00:01:31 UTC https://padlet.com/brooksrichelle1/Bookmarks/wish/2007662059 deep depression vs freedom https://padlet.com/brooksrichelle1/Bookmarks/wish/2007662068 2022-01-24 00:01:32 UTC https://padlet.com/brooksrichelle1/Bookmarks/wish/2007662068 https://padlet.com/brooksrichelle1/Bookmarks/wish/2007662095 Debt cancellation would give me my life back…]]> 2022-01-24 00:01:35 UTC https://padlet.com/brooksrichelle1/Bookmarks/wish/2007662095 I could relax. https://padlet.com/brooksrichelle1/Bookmarks/wish/2007662109 2022-01-24 00:01:36 UTC https://padlet.com/brooksrichelle1/Bookmarks/wish/2007662109 People realizing that these Debts aren't on us but on society! https://padlet.com/brooksrichelle1/Bookmarks/wish/2007662112 2022-01-24 00:01:36 UTC https://padlet.com/brooksrichelle1/Bookmarks/wish/2007662112 Savings of 200 per month and more opportunity to enjoy the fruits of my labor https://padlet.com/brooksrichelle1/Bookmarks/wish/2007662135 2022-01-24 00:01:38 UTC https://padlet.com/brooksrichelle1/Bookmarks/wish/2007662135 Debt cancellation would mean I can have the same lifestyle as my tech bro coworkers. No more "tax" for coming from a lower-class background/being female. https://padlet.com/brooksrichelle1/Bookmarks/wish/2007662140 2022-01-24 00:01:39 UTC https://padlet.com/brooksrichelle1/Bookmarks/wish/2007662140 https://padlet.com/brooksrichelle1/Bookmarks/wish/2007662187 2022-01-24 00:01:45 UTC https://padlet.com/brooksrichelle1/Bookmarks/wish/2007662187 Healthcare for my family https://padlet.com/brooksrichelle1/Bookmarks/wish/2007662227 My husband needs life-changing physical & mental healthcare. Currently, we ration doctor's visits & can't afford to both have insurance at the same time. Reducing student loans would get him healthcare!]]> 2022-01-24 00:01:48 UTC https://padlet.com/brooksrichelle1/Bookmarks/wish/2007662227 Gib McCullough https://padlet.com/brooksrichelle1/Bookmarks/wish/2007662275 I'm 77 and paying student loan for my son who is now 45.  we've been paying for over 20 years, imagine the compound interest.

]]> 2022-01-24 00:01:53 UTC https://padlet.com/brooksrichelle1/Bookmarks/wish/2007662275 My wife and I could focus on building a family and purchasing a home. https://padlet.com/brooksrichelle1/Bookmarks/wish/2007662279 2022-01-24 00:01:53 UTC https://padlet.com/brooksrichelle1/Bookmarks/wish/2007662279 Debt Cancellation https://padlet.com/brooksrichelle1/Bookmarks/wish/2007662316 Debt Cancellation would mean I would be free to start Grad School and fulfill my dream of making it into the Medical Device field. God bless you guys

]]> 2022-01-24 00:01:58 UTC https://padlet.com/brooksrichelle1/Bookmarks/wish/2007662316 Peace of mind and freedom from capitalism https://padlet.com/brooksrichelle1/Bookmarks/wish/2007662455 2022-01-24 00:02:10 UTC https://padlet.com/brooksrichelle1/Bookmarks/wish/2007662455 I returned to university late in life. I am in my 60s with almost $300,000 in debt from my doctorate. This represents more than 99% of my personal debt, and it prevents me from being able to purchase a car, to take out a mortgage, or to get credit at a reasonable rate. Canceling student debt would transform my life. https://padlet.com/brooksrichelle1/Bookmarks/wish/2007662824 2022-01-24 00:02:44 UTC https://padlet.com/brooksrichelle1/Bookmarks/wish/2007662824 F. I.R.E https://padlet.com/brooksrichelle1/Bookmarks/wish/2007662905 It would mean that I won't have to work and just collect welfare and let the rich feed me . #Socialist #UBI #LetsGoBrandon]]> 2022-01-24 00:02:51 UTC https://padlet.com/brooksrichelle1/Bookmarks/wish/2007662905 A small slice of rationality in an insane society https://padlet.com/brooksrichelle1/Bookmarks/wish/2007663513 2022-01-24 00:03:48 UTC https://padlet.com/brooksrichelle1/Bookmarks/wish/2007663513 Everything https://padlet.com/brooksrichelle1/Bookmarks/wish/2007663679 Debt cancellation would mean being able to buy a home, start a family, and take meaningful work]]> 2022-01-24 00:04:06 UTC https://padlet.com/brooksrichelle1/Bookmarks/wish/2007663679 A future - community investment, improved mental health, home ownership, happiness, starting a family, JUSTICE https://padlet.com/brooksrichelle1/Bookmarks/wish/2007664231 2022-01-24 00:05:04 UTC https://padlet.com/brooksrichelle1/Bookmarks/wish/2007664231 the ability to pursue opportunities without fear https://padlet.com/brooksrichelle1/Bookmarks/wish/2007664243 2022-01-24 00:05:06 UTC https://padlet.com/brooksrichelle1/Bookmarks/wish/2007664243 I could enjoy life! https://padlet.com/brooksrichelle1/Bookmarks/wish/2007664267 2022-01-24 00:05:08 UTC https://padlet.com/brooksrichelle1/Bookmarks/wish/2007664267 Surviving vs. Thriving talyahr4 https://padlet.com/brooksrichelle1/Bookmarks/wish/2007664268 Cancelling student debt means I could put that money towards starting my small business and hiring the people I need to make it more efficient. ]]> 2022-01-24 00:05:08 UTC https://padlet.com/brooksrichelle1/Bookmarks/wish/2007664268 Student loan debt https://padlet.com/brooksrichelle1/Bookmarks/wish/2007664286 Would mean to me the ability to retire and not pass on hundreds of thousands of dollars of debt and interest to my son.]]> 2022-01-24 00:05:09 UTC https://padlet.com/brooksrichelle1/Bookmarks/wish/2007664286 I could afford to visit my family more than once every few years https://padlet.com/brooksrichelle1/Bookmarks/wish/2007664328 2022-01-24 00:05:13 UTC https://padlet.com/brooksrichelle1/Bookmarks/wish/2007664328 First of stress relief for me and my wife able to save a little for retirement and not worry about getting S.S. garnished 10 more yrs till then. Also don't half to stress over my daughter and her student loans along with helping with meds and medical debt!! Can barely live now!! https://padlet.com/brooksrichelle1/Bookmarks/wish/2007664368 2022-01-24 00:05:17 UTC https://padlet.com/brooksrichelle1/Bookmarks/wish/2007664368 Cancelling student debt will… https://padlet.com/brooksrichelle1/Bookmarks/wish/2007664456 make living a fuller life possible. More opportunities for life experiences. ]]> 2022-01-24 00:05:26 UTC https://padlet.com/brooksrichelle1/Bookmarks/wish/2007664456 It would be a great step for folx to find that they can change things versus politicians of both ruling parties. So I can be formerly incarcerated convict criminologist, poet, Editor-of Transformative Justice without depression, anxiety. https://padlet.com/brooksrichelle1/Bookmarks/wish/2007664607 2022-01-24 00:05:43 UTC https://padlet.com/brooksrichelle1/Bookmarks/wish/2007664607 Debt Cancellation https://padlet.com/brooksrichelle1/Bookmarks/wish/2007664880 I wouldn't have to chose between paying my rent and other necessities. ]]> 2022-01-24 00:06:10 UTC https://padlet.com/brooksrichelle1/Bookmarks/wish/2007664880 I could potentially afford to move into my own place and out of my parents' home. I could move forward with my life and stop being plagued by (misplaced) shame over my "failure to launch". https://padlet.com/brooksrichelle1/Bookmarks/wish/2007664929 2022-01-24 00:06:14 UTC https://padlet.com/brooksrichelle1/Bookmarks/wish/2007664929 I could leave country and live better. i'm stuck here b/c they've lost my debt records (2x), ombudsman is helping but 15+ yrs in psfl 25+ yrs in ibr/icr programs https://padlet.com/brooksrichelle1/Bookmarks/wish/2007665174 2022-01-24 00:06:41 UTC https://padlet.com/brooksrichelle1/Bookmarks/wish/2007665174 Cancellation would mean I get to build and share wealth with other poc folks in my life https://padlet.com/brooksrichelle1/Bookmarks/wish/2007665316 2022-01-24 00:06:56 UTC https://padlet.com/brooksrichelle1/Bookmarks/wish/2007665316 It would mean that the US government has finally decided to prioritize education instead of private interests and militarism at the expense of people's lives and livelihoods. https://padlet.com/brooksrichelle1/Bookmarks/wish/2007665340 2022-01-24 00:06:59 UTC https://padlet.com/brooksrichelle1/Bookmarks/wish/2007665340 It would mean I could quit a job that is literally killing me and devote time to getting my health back on track and maybe even being able to have a family..... jonesce7 https://padlet.com/brooksrichelle1/Bookmarks/wish/2007665397 2022-01-24 00:07:05 UTC https://padlet.com/brooksrichelle1/Bookmarks/wish/2007665397 https://padlet.com/brooksrichelle1/Bookmarks/wish/2007666252 I am a public school teacher with almost $180,000 in student loan debt. I am a single parent who took out Parent plus loans this year to help pay for my son’s tuition - supplementing the college scholarship he received. Cancellation would allow me to invest in home ownership as well as help my elderly parents who live on social security. ]]> 2022-01-24 00:08:21 UTC https://padlet.com/brooksrichelle1/Bookmarks/wish/2007666252 Why Pay When They Can Just Print Money? https://padlet.com/brooksrichelle1/Bookmarks/wish/2007668538 2022-01-24 00:11:33 UTC https://padlet.com/brooksrichelle1/Bookmarks/wish/2007668538 To put money into a 401k for my retirement which will be in a year and a half. After 30 yrs of paying, I think it is time! https://padlet.com/brooksrichelle1/Bookmarks/wish/2007671343 2022-01-24 00:14:22 UTC https://padlet.com/brooksrichelle1/Bookmarks/wish/2007671343 A small step toward a more just world. scottcrennie https://padlet.com/brooksrichelle1/Bookmarks/wish/2007673224 2022-01-24 00:16:25 UTC https://padlet.com/brooksrichelle1/Bookmarks/wish/2007673224 To be free of this oppressive, illegitimate debt. To dedicate my resources to healing my chronic health issues, to be able to afford to own a home, to be able to practice acupuncture and integrative medicine for those who deeply need it without worrying about my bills. To build education systems based in democracy, non-hierarchy, and accessibility. https://padlet.com/brooksrichelle1/Bookmarks/wish/2007673401 2022-01-24 00:16:37 UTC https://padlet.com/brooksrichelle1/Bookmarks/wish/2007673401 It would mean my children have a better future. I would have more freedom now. https://padlet.com/brooksrichelle1/Bookmarks/wish/2007674372 2022-01-24 00:17:53 UTC https://padlet.com/brooksrichelle1/Bookmarks/wish/2007674372 It's less about me personally than it is about all of us- if we weren't worried about debt and organizing around saving our own lives, we could organize around things like worker's rights, climate change, and other existential issues facing our nation. Student debt is not only a prison, it's a WASTE OF TIME that we don't have! caitatwork03 https://padlet.com/brooksrichelle1/Bookmarks/wish/2007675001 2022-01-24 00:18:37 UTC https://padlet.com/brooksrichelle1/Bookmarks/wish/2007675001 It would mean a secure future for my kids https://padlet.com/brooksrichelle1/Bookmarks/wish/2007687006 2022-01-24 00:32:12 UTC https://padlet.com/brooksrichelle1/Bookmarks/wish/2007687006