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What Universities Owe Democracy

Universities’ four core functions help liberal democracy flourish. But at this historical moment, they must do even more.

By Ronald J. Daniels

Spring 2022, No. 64 – 22 MIN READ

The Quiet Raid on Student Aid

Trump's threat to student aid, including Pell Grants, is very real for families. Education advocates must mobilize to stop it.

By Michael Dannenberg

April 26, 2017, 3:42 pm – 5 MIN READ

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