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March 14, 2018
How Mortgage Companies Might Finally Be Held Accountable
A former congressman has come up with an ingenious new approach.
David Dayen
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January 29, 2018
Meet the Candidate Running to Fix Michigan’s Brutal Housing Policies
Abdul El-Sayed would be the first Muslim-American governor in US history.
David Dayen
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April 21, 2017
The CFPB Just Sued a Crooked Mortgage Servicer, but Indicted Itself
The lawsuit against Ocwen is welcome, but should have happened four years ago.
David Dayen
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January 30, 2017
Trump’s Not Draining the Swamp—He’s Filling It
Under President Trump, banking sharks will once again have immense influence on the American economy.
Nomi Prins
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December 15, 2016
I Miss Our Sane, Calm, Empathetic, Funny President Already
Before Trump’s election, we on the left didn’t give President Obama enough credit. Why?
Katha Pollitt
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December 13, 2016
Tell the Senate to Block Trump’s Cabinet of Hate and Wall Street Greed
President-elect Donald Trump’s cabinet appointments have been horrifying.
NationAction
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November 30, 2016
Wilbur Ross and Steve Mnuchin—Profiteers of the Great Foreclosure Machine—Go to Washington
Mnuchin and Ross led companies that committed fraud to foreclose on millions of homeowners. Now they will be in charge of the entire US economy. What could go wrong?
David Dayen
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November 17, 2016
Bank Led by Trump Treasury Pick Accused of Racial Discrimination
Steven Mnuchin’s OneWest Bank allegedly violated the Fair Housing Act by redlining.
David Dayen
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July 15, 2016
How Banks Stole Homes From the Most Vulnerable New Yorkers
“Reverse redlining” flooded communities of color with toxic mortgages, practically ensuring default.
Michelle Chen
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December 8, 2015
How to Get Rid of Your Landlord and Socialize American Housing, in 3 Easy Steps
Homelessness, unaffordable urban real estate, devastating gentrification, and the housing bubble are all rooted in privatized housing.
Jesse A. Myerson