An interview with:

Edwin McDonald

"I shouldn't have to pay for something that should be a human right to me, like air, water and education."
Debt Collective member - Detroit

Edwin describes how the creditor class is making his city unaffordable for most residents.

Who is the Debt Collective?


  • Dawn Lueck
    "Who has the power? Who has the money? And who is being oppressed?"
  • Edwin McDonald
    "I shouldn't have to pay for something that should be a human right to me, like air, water and education."
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