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Housing
“The Rent Is Too High”: Warren, Bowman Ask Biden to Fight Crushing Housing Costs
The lawmakers warn that homelessness will continue to worsen as long as housing prices rise unmitigated.
The Eviction Crisis Is Aiding the GOP’s Voter Suppression Schemes
Struggles with eviction can translate into disenfranchisement at the ballot box.
New Bill Targets Hedge Fund Stranglehold on Housing Market
The legislation aims to prevent rich investors from taking advantage of renters and limiting homeownership.
San Francisco Has Voted to Tax Corporate Landlords for Leaving Housing Vacant
The groundbreaking affordable housing victory in San Francisco could serve as a blueprint for other cities to follow.
Tenants Demand Emergency Measures From White House as Rents Skyrocket
White House officials met with tenants on Monday but did not commit to declaring a housing emergency.
Programs to Assist Unhoused People Fall Short for Black Veterans
Black veterans often face racial discrimination and bias during service, then experience disparities in VA care after.
Socialist and Centrist Visions for Housing Are at Center of LA City Council Race
In an LA City Council race, candidates Mitch O’Farrell and Hugo Soto-Martinez are defined by diverging housing policies.
Fears of a Housing Crash Threaten Life Savings of Tens of Millions in the US
The Federal Reserve’s policies are also pushing home ownership further out of reach for first-time buyers.
Jared Kushner’s Firm to Pay $3.25M for Deceiving, Cheating Tenants in Baltimore
The company hounded low-income tenants with a barrage of lawsuits, eviction notices and late fees.
Philly Families Faced With Eviction Are Rising Up, Refusing to Leave Their Homes
“I want everyone to fight,” says organizer Sterling Johnson.