In Princeton, a Housing Plan Sparks a Neighborhood War In Princeton, a Housing Plan Sparks a Neighborhood War
What a battle over a mixed-use development in a historic town reveals about liberal America.
Apr 10, 2026 / Sophie Mann-Shafir
The Affordability Crisis in Midsize Cities Is Not Inevitable The Affordability Crisis in Midsize Cities Is Not Inevitable
A mayoral candidate in Providence argues that unique challenges—and unique responses—must be explored.
Mar 26, 2026 / David Morales
HUD Is Refusing to Enforce Anti-Discrimination Law—and Won’t Let Anyone Else Do It, Either HUD Is Refusing to Enforce Anti-Discrimination Law—and Won’t Let Anyone Else Do It, Either
The initial chaos of layoffs has been followed by a concerted effort by the Trump administration to halt the enforcement of the Fair Housing Act.
Dec 19, 2025 / Bryce Covert
Community Land Trusts Are Standing Up to New York City’s Worst Landlords Community Land Trusts Are Standing Up to New York City’s Worst Landlords
New legislation could accelerate a growing movement of tenants who refuse to be at the mercy of developers and want to take ownership of their communities’ resources.
Sep 10, 2025 / Aviva Stahl
How Andrew Cuomo Made Homelessness Worse How Andrew Cuomo Made Homelessness Worse
Cuomo claims that “housing is a top priority.” A dig into his track record says something very different.
Jun 13, 2025 / Tracy Rosenthal
One Solution to the Housing Crisis Is in Plain Sight One Solution to the Housing Crisis Is in Plain Sight
The shortage can be addressed not through costly new development but by reusing existing buildings.
Jun 2, 2025 / Kate Wagner
A YIMBY Theory of Power A YIMBY Theory of Power
Pro-housing advocates offer an analysis of class relations that is more sophisticated and has more explanatory power than the one held by many critics of the “abundance agenda.”
Apr 28, 2025 / Ned Resnikoff
As Los Angeles Burns, It’s Business as Usual in Eviction Court As Los Angeles Burns, It’s Business as Usual in Eviction Court
The relentless progression of eviction proceedings isn’t merely a grim irony amid sudden displacement mere miles away—it’s also a harbinger of the city’s future.
Jan 17, 2025 / Piper French
Trump Sues the Justice Department for $100 Million Trump Sues the Justice Department for $100 Million
Déjà vu all over again.
Aug 27, 2024 / James D. Zirin
The Paris Olympics Has Launched a War on the Poor The Paris Olympics Has Launched a War on the Poor
Paris will almost certainly be remembered as a successful Olympic site. Such recollections, however, will leave out those who suffered under its weight.
Aug 9, 2024 / Jules Boykoff and Dave Zirin