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
Displacement and Houselessness are Not Inevitable
A new book acknowledges that “the rent is too damn high”—then tells us what we can do about it. Read more
Sep 23, 2024
Denying Migrants Housing Only Makes Them More Vulnerable
We need to open our doors, not close them. Increasing access to shelters, education, and legal services is a start. Read more
Sep 16, 2024
Destroying Encampments Isn’t a Solution to Houselessness
The punishment of unhoused people has devastating consequences. Instead, we need to expand affordable housing and keep people in their homes. Read more
Sep 13, 2024
Arresting Homeless People Is the ‘Most Expensive and Least Effective’ Solution
Housing advocates respond to the Supreme Court's decision in Grants Pass v. Oregon, which denies unhoused people their constitutional rights. Read more
Aug 6, 2024
The Supreme Court Should Be Ashamed for Criminalizing Homelessness
Let me tell you: No one wakes up one morning and chooses to be homeless. Read more
Jul 30, 2024
The Shelter System Isn’t Equipped for LGBTQ+ Youth
LGBTQ+ youth experiencing homelessness are left virtually unprotected. Read more
Jul 1, 2024
Accessible Housing Is Important for Everyone
People want to continue living in the home where they are comfortable. Read more
Jun 4, 2024