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Housing
Government Shutdown Threatens Section 8 and Food Stamps
Two successful government programs that help lift people out of poverty and address basic needs are in danger.
Activists in Caguas, Puerto Rico, Fight for Vital Living Spaces
Against a backdrop of hurricane wreckage, these activists aren’t just rebuilding their city, they’re reimagining it.
California Already Has a Housing Crisis. The Fires Just Made It Worse.
Recovery from wildfires can take years, and for affected communities, one aspect is especially pressing: housing.
Luxury Development Is Making Our Housing Crisis Worse
Developers tout increased building as a salve for rising rents, lining their pockets while driving displacement.
Ben Carson Wants HUD to Stop Fighting Housing Segregation
The department will accept public comments about proposed changes to fair housing rules until October 15.
These Women Are Demanding Their Rights From Inside Rome’s Occupied Buildings
Precarious labour and housing conditions have pushed many to squat Rome’s empty buildings.
Tenants With Section 8 Face Widespread Housing Discrimination
A new study shows up to 78 percent of landlords in some places refused to rent to tenants using vouchers.
Major Cities Need to Provide Accessible Public Transportation and Housing
In major cities like New York City, access to basic needs for people with disabilities remains difficult.
Housing and the Trump Tax Cut
Because the Federal Reserve Board has chosen to raise interest rates, the housing market seems to be weakening.
In Latest Attack on Fair Housing Act, Carson Moves to Gut Anti-Segregation Rule
Without this rule, communities will not do the work to eliminate discrimination and segregation.