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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We Must End the Housing Crisis
Communities need to expand the supply of local homeownership and permanently affordable rental housing, owned by nonprofits and community housing authorities. Read more
Aug 31, 2021
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Community Fridge Program Gets Frozen Out of Las Vegas
Nevada has some of the highest rates of food insecurity in the country, but zoning laws and stigma around poverty and homelessness have halted any efforts to alleviate this issue. Read more
Aug 25, 2021
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Stopping the Next Mortgage Meltdown
We deserve a financial system that works for all, not just the rich. Read more
Aug 18, 2021
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Poor People Are Unjustly Stigmatized for Owning Pets
In a culture that views poverty as a personal failure, pet ownership is yet another ‘luxury’ that poor people get shamed for. Read more
Jul 23, 2021
The Hidden Homeless
Our nation’s abysmal approach to homelessness narrowly focuses on those visibly homeless on the streets of virtually every community, excluding millions of people. Read more
Jul 8, 2021
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It’s Time to End Homelessness
We must re-imagine an America where homelessness does not exist and people who want to work can do so at a livable wage. Read more
Jun 21, 2021
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Vox Populist: Going Big Can Secure the Future
It’s time for the United States to pursue a future of true greatness created by a people united in building a strong nation for the common good. Read more
May 27, 2021
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Telecommuting and the Post-Pandemic City
Remote work can maximize workers’ options, but it also has its drawbacks. Read more
May 27, 2021
