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- Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez proposed tuition-free public colleges to curb private-college cost spikes.
- She made the proposal at a “Students vs. Billionaires Town Hall” hosted by More Perfect Union on Sunday.
- She cited Cornell University charging tuition exceeding $100,000 per year as an example.
- She argued colleges prioritize real-estate projects and luxury facilities over education.
- She noted adjunct faculty earn barely a living wage while education quality declines.