Liebenthal writes about the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program's "servicer errors and bureaucratic potholes" that blocked aid for qualified applicants, reflecting systemic issues.
'We're now in a place where nearly a million public service workers have had their debts canceled', said Mike Pierce, highlighting the impact of pressure from advocacy efforts.
Her 2018 Mother Jones article revealed borrowers facing higher debts due to interest charges despite years of payments, showing flaws in the system that need addressing.
Liebenthal's research on student debt reflects an 'obsessive, despairing focus' that underscores the emotional toll of navigating flawed forgiveness programs on borrowers.
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