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 Can’t Fix Youth Homelessness Without Better Services
To achieve stable housing and economic security, young people need comprehensive, career-building support, not just a minimum wage job. Read more
Nov 15, 2022
Housing
Scott Meyers
The Costs Lurking in Self Storage
Caught between a housing crisis and post-pandemic inflation, storage unit renters can become easy prey. Read more
Oct 24, 2022
Kansas Sebastian
Shut Out of the American Dream
As first-time home buying hits a thirty-year low, a look at what got us here. Read more
Oct 5, 2022
Evicting the Elderly: ‘A Sad Thing That Happened’
The state of Wisconsin closes the book on the eviction of my mother. The sixth installment in our investigative series. Read more
Aug 18, 2022
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It’s Time to Raise the Federal Minimum Wage
As inflation raises prices for everything from bacon to hotel rooms, $7.25 an hour just isn't enough. Read more
Aug 2, 2022
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Rent Is Too Damn High (and Tenants are Paying the Price)
As the median rent spikes to $2,000 across the country, housing justice activists double down on efforts to counter price-gouging landlords. Read more
Aug 2, 2022
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War Scars the Earth: To Heal, We Must Cultivate Hope, Not Harm
War has devastating impacts on the environment, which is why World BEYOND War’s #NoWar2022 conference is focusing on healing the planet and abolishing war. Read more
Jul 8, 2022
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Smart Ass Cripple: All Are Welcome Here (If You Can Climb Stairs)
We often hear stories of communities raising money to build housing for recently disabled folks. But where do those people live when their neighbors aren’t paying for it? Read more
Jun 6, 2022
