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Defending a Sacred Trust: The High Stakes for the Future of US Social Security
Steven Hill explains why Social Security should be expanded — not trimmed or privatized.
The Battle for Fair Housing in the Bay Area: An Interview With Housing Activist Tony Roshan Samara
A growing movement against evictions has declared housing a civil right.
Efficiency Could Provide Big Benefits to Low-Income Renters
These households are often paying more than they should be for energy because they are more likely to live in inefficient buildings.
Obama Administration Finally Grants Homeowners 2008 Crisis Debt Relief
Relief will be granted to those who were three months behind on payments as of March 1 and who also owe $250,000 or less.
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The Unbearable Whiteness of Brunch: Fighting Gentrification in Chicago
Organizers recently took direct action in their escalating struggle against gentrification and for their communities.
Participatory Democracy Drives Anti-Gentrification Movement in New York’s El Barrio
In New York City's East Harlem, also known as El Barrio, a movement led by immigrant women is resisting economic displacement.
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Too Rigged to Fail: The Homeowner HAMPster Wheel of Mortgage Fraud
If the government won't break up the banks, then we the people need to break up WITH the banks.
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Can Low-Income Housing Be Energy Efficient and Affordable?
Residents of low-income housing need energy efficiency more than others, but are less likely to be able to afford it.
How to Create a Tiny House Village
Build a community of interested parties around you and find people who can and want to help.
The East Harlem Community Fight Against the Mayor’s Rezoning Plan
Community members of El Barrio take their struggle against Mayor Bill de Blasio's destructive policies of displacement.