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We Must Understand the Sordid History of Voter Suppression to End Its Use
This excerpt from “Unrig” looks at voting rights in the U.S. and how to fight back against voter suppression.
Taking Schools Online Leaves Marginalized Students Remote From Learning
Students and educators have all become subjects in “The Great Zoom-School Experiment.”
Corporations Will Seize Opportunities to Profit From the Pandemic
In the months to come, we should be on the lookout for profiteering, and push to turn this into a moment for change.
Philosopher Herbert Marcuse on the Rise of Fascism in Europe
In this excerpt, Nick Thorkelson depicts the political upheaval of 1930s Europe and its effect on Herbert Marcuse.
Affordable Housing Should Cater to the People, Not Developers
Curtis and Riley join Carmen in confronting the mayor about housing prices.
The Fight for Affordable Housing Rages On
Can grassroots activism impact housing prices in places like San Francisco?
How Did Real Estate Become So Expensive in San Francisco?
In this episode, a mural tells the story of how real estate in San Francisco became so coveted.
Bankers Won’t Lend to Developers Who Would Lower Rents
Who lends money for housing developments, and what are they looking for in borrowers?
San Francisco Housing Prices Are Set Based on What Rich Techies Can Pay
Housing developers in California's Bay Area are catering to the wealthy -- at the expense of everyone else.
Average Rent for a Two-Bedroom in San Francisco Is $4,500
Rising rents are pricing out San Francisco families. Here's the story of one couple trying to stay in the city.