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Housing
Tenants in Properties Linked to Jared Kushner Fear Lift of Eviction Ban
Residents of housing complexes owned by Trump's son-in-law struggled with aggressive evictions long before the pandemic.
Homelessness Could Rise 45 Percent in One Year Due to Unemployment Crisis
A new study estimates that about 250,000 people could be left homeless as a result of layoffs in the wake of COVID-19.
Ilhan Omar Bill Would Cancel Rent and Mortgage Payments for Duration of Pandemic
The Rent and Mortgage Cancellation Act would not just freeze rent payments but also forgive them entirely.
Portland’s Rental Crisis Created an Opening for Democratic Socialist Candidates
As rents soar in Oregon, democratic socialist candidates are gaining traction with progressive housing agendas.
We Must Cancel Rent Nationwide and Demand Safe Housing for All
Demanding housing during this crisis involves taking on the capitalist state.
Governments Say “Stay at Home,” But Thousands Don’t Have a Home
Homelessness was at crisis levels in the U.S. COVID-19 has put this already vulnerable population even more at risk.
As Climate Crisis Fuels Earlier Rains, Southern Cities Face Inland Flooding
In the South, increased inland flooding is exacerbating inequality.
Residents of Detroit Are Fighting Back After Foreclosure Crisis
Detroit overtaxed residents by $600 million in property taxes, causing the crisis.
Riot Police Evict Oakland Moms Who Reclaimed Vacant Home to Fight Homelessness
In Oakland, a group of mothers fighting homelessness is waging a battle against real estate speculators.
It’s Time to Guarantee a Home for Everyone in the US
In the wealthiest country in history, we must ensure all people have a place to live.