This past month, activists have put pressure on President Biden and Congress to act on federal student debt cancellation. This comes as a response to Biden’s insistent communication that he does not plan on canceling all, or even most, of the nation’s student debt burden. So far, much of his action against student debt has been deferred payments not cancellation.

The Associated Press recently reported on activists’ concerns; citing the tweets of long-time student debt forgiveness advocate and organizer, Melissa Byrne.

“First, she tweeted that activists need to “ramp up” their efforts, stay “warm + fuzzy” and “fight until we win.” (“White House staff reads tweets,” she explained.) Then she and her allies dove into their group chats as they considered ways to keep the pressure on.

“We need to keep our eye on the prize,” Byrne said.”

The flurry of activity comes in a crucial stretch, with Biden saying he would make a decision in the coming weeks. After promising to address the issue during his campaign for president, he’s now weighing how much federal student loan debt should be canceled and who should benefit.”

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