Truthout
Housing
Community Land Trusts Are a Model for Reparations
In a racialized economy, land trusts and cooperatives offer a lasting form of reparations, say activists.
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?
Missing School Is a Given for Children of Migrant Farmworkers
Children living in California's migrant family housing centers miss between three to six months of schooling.
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.
HUD’s Inspection System Gets a Poor Grade in Congressional Watchdog’s Report
There are numerous cases in which substandard housing complexes received passing — and even glowing — scores from HUD.
Why Unions Must Bargain Over Climate Change
Leadership needs to see the Green New Deal as a tool against austerity politics.