In the US, Tenants Are Usually on Their Own. Can a New National Tenant Union Change That? In the US, Tenants Are Usually on Their Own. Can a New National Tenant Union Change That?
The Tenant Union Federation is fostering a wave of tenant leaders who have been pushed to the margins—many of them elderly, disabled, low-income—as they aim to transform renters i...
Dec 4, 2024 / Thomas Birmingham
Letters From the November 2024 Issue Letters From the November 2024 Issue
No mention of genocide… Developer talk…
Oct 29, 2024 / Our Readers
The Hidden Barriers to Voting While Unhoused The Hidden Barriers to Voting While Unhoused
Turnout is low among people experiencing homelessness–a result of restrictive registration laws, political disaffection, and the misconception that they’re not allowed to vote.
Oct 23, 2024 / StudentNation / Maggie Grether
The Future of Rent Control Is on the Ballot in California The Future of Rent Control Is on the Ballot in California
Proposition 33 could overturn the controversial Costa-Hawkins Rental Housing Act, which has limited rent control policies in the state for decades.
Oct 21, 2024 / StudentNation / Amber X. Chen and Maggie Grether
For Harris, Housing Takes Center Stage, but Tenants Are Not the Audience For Harris, Housing Takes Center Stage, but Tenants Are Not the Audience
Harris has emphasized housing during her campaign more than most Democrats in recent years—but her policies rarely include the words “renters” or “tenants.”
Sep 19, 2024 / Thomas Birmingham
As Homelessness Spikes in New York City, Eric Adams Is Trying to Close a Homeless Shelter As Homelessness Spikes in New York City, Eric Adams Is Trying to Close a Homeless Shelter
The possibility of closure looms over the patrons of the Mainchance drop-in center.
Sep 19, 2024 / Xenia Gonikberg
Is Eric Adams’s Luck About to Run Out? Is Eric Adams’s Luck About to Run Out?
Losing one police commissioner might be merely careless. But losing two—with a number of federal investigations targeting the mayor’s inner circle—has encouraged challengers.
Sep 17, 2024 / Ross Barkan
JD Vance Can’t Even Bullshit Properly JD Vance Can’t Even Bullshit Properly
Donald Trump is a world-class BS artist. His running mate is just a twitchy liar.
Sep 16, 2024 / Jeet Heer
The Moral Failure of the Grants Pass Decision The Moral Failure of the Grants Pass Decision
While the United States might indeed be the richest country in history, it hasn’t proven particularly rich in generosity.
Sep 9, 2024 / Cedar Monroe and Rev. Dr. Liz Theoharis
The Connecticut Tenants Union Trying to Buy Their Apartment Building The Connecticut Tenants Union Trying to Buy Their Apartment Building
Members of the Blake Street Tenants Union in New Haven see community ownership as critical to preserving affordable housing. Is now the time for widespread tenant control?
Sep 2, 2024 / StudentNation / Maggie Grether