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
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
How should we define homelessness?
November is National Homelessness Awareness Month. It's time the federal government adopt a more extensive definition of homelessness and stop perpetuating racial disparities. Read more
Nov 21, 2023
Repairing Older Homes Will Save Lives
Older housing often lacks adequate air conditioning, and low-income households typically lack the funds to address these issues. Read more
Sep 19, 2023
What It’s Like Experiencing Homelessness in the Pacific Northwest
Shayne Bertrand and his young daughter, Rumour, have struggled to find a home while navigating a fraught shelter system. Read more
Jun 13, 2023
Saving Chinatown
Philadelphia’s vibrant enclave now faces threats that have nearly eliminated Chinatowns in other cities. Read more
May 30, 2023