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.
Housing
If We Want Affordable housing, We Need Rent Control
Low-income individuals and families don't have the luxury of waiting for more housing to get built, writes Michael Weinstein. Read more
Apr 11, 2024
A Just Housing Policy Restores Dignity to People Experiencing Homelessness
We need to prioritize human worth and respect while pursuing practical solutions to address houselessness, writes contributor Claudine Sipili. Read more
Apr 8, 2024
Starting Over with Nothing but Hope
New immigrants in Denver face a steep climb to stability as services fall short in the face of immense demand, reports Robert Davis. Read more
Apr 4, 2024
Chicago Is on the Brink of Passing a ‘Mansion Tax’
On March 19, residents will vote on a ballot initiative that would raise some real estate property transfer taxes to fund affordable housing, Glenn Daigon reports. Read more
Mar 13, 2024
California’s ‘CARE Court’ Isn’t a Real Solution to Homelessness
The program makes it easier to involuntarily commit unsheltered people to institutions, but what they actually need is housing, Rachel Litchman writes. Read more
Feb 14, 2024
Rethinking Our Response to Youth Homelessness
Our current approach to youth facing homelessness is clearly unable to meet the burgeoning need, writes Jacqueline White. Read more
Feb 9, 2024
Politicians Cry Wolf, Tenants Suffer
A Minnesota town’s ordinance runs afoul of the Americans with Disabilities Act Read more
Nov 30, 2023