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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Saving Chinatown
Philadelphia’s vibrant enclave now faces threats that have nearly eliminated Chinatowns in other cities. Read more
May 30, 2023
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Renters Are Facing More Predatory Junk Fees
Around the country, landlords are gouging renters by tacking on unnecessary fees with little fear of repercussion. Read more
Mar 3, 2023
On the Line: Defending Housing in the Heartland
In recent years, a tenants rights coalition in Kansas City has won more accountability for landlords and more power for tenants—including a Tenants Bill of Rights and a new office in city hall. Read more
Feb 17, 2023
The Tragedy of D.C.’s Gutted RFK Stadium
Massive sports stadiums are often eyesores built at taxpayer expense. But can stadiums ever become an organic part of urban life? Read more
Jan 20, 2023
What I Learned from My Mom
The life she led—and her disgraceful eviction from a senior care facility in her final years—should inspire all of us to push for better. Read more
Jan 18, 2023
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Smart Ass Cripple: Out of Sight, Out of Mind
New York City’s new forced treatment policy revives the dangerous idea that we should segregate those we can’t care for. Read more
Jan 10, 2023
On a Mission to End Homelessness, and Spread Warmth
More than one thousand blankets arrived last week from all corners of the country for an installation in Washington, D.C. Read more
Dec 29, 2022
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Los Angeles Ballot Measure Raises Hope for a Housing Solution
Voters made the choice to create fairer cities where everyone, regardless of income, can have a place to call home. Read more
Dec 28, 2022
