Housing
Stories from the front lines of the housing crisis
Housing and homelessness affects all of us. Our daily reporting covers aspects of health, community, economy, international relations, and social justice relative to the housing crisis.
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Housing Not Handcuffs: A New Campaign Fights to Stop the Criminalization of Poverty
The effort is targeting laws that criminalize activities engaged in by people experiencing homelessness and encouraging an increase in affordable housing. Read more
Dec 8, 2021
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Adam Schultz
To Curb Inflation, Pass Biden Plan
The bill helps Americans get good jobs and afford food, housing, health care and child care — a strong response to inflation. Read more
Nov 22, 2021
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Inside Biden’s Hardline Approach to End Redlining
As a nationwide affordable housing crisis stifles homeownership for many, the Biden Administration is taking a hardline approach to modern redlining. Read more
Nov 3, 2021
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Living on the Edge: A Close Look at American Poverty
Celine-Marie Pascale’s new book explores the personal impact of poverty in low-income communities from Appalachia to Oakland, California. Read more
Oct 25, 2021
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Our Housing Crisis
The Tucson Tenants Union fights evictions, which have worsened since the beginning of the pandemic. Read more
Oct 5, 2021
Jose Luis Magana AP
Fighting the Eviction Epidemic
Without a federal eviction moratorium in place, organizers are often the last line of defense for vulnerable renters. Read more
Oct 5, 2021
Katherine Li
Growing New Possibilities for Low-Income Seniors
A recent project in Santa Clara, California, is providing affordable housing and regenerative farmland to improve the lives of veterans and aging populations. Read more
Sep 30, 2021
