Criminalizing Homelessness Violates Basic Human Rights Criminalizing Homelessness Violates Basic Human Rights
Despite a UN report on poverty in the US, Los Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti doubles down on cruel, anti-poor laws.
Jul 5, 2018 / John Raphling
Lessons From the Death of Seattle’s ‘Amazon’ Tax Lessons From the Death of Seattle’s ‘Amazon’ Tax
A strong housing movement needs strong politicians as allies.
Jun 22, 2018 / Jimmy Tobias
In One of the Richest Countries in the World, Extreme Poverty Is on the Rise In One of the Richest Countries in the World, Extreme Poverty Is on the Rise
A new book shows the impact of the financial crisis on everyday lives.
Jun 18, 2018 / Beverly Gologorsky
Activists in Austin Have a Novel Plan to Tackle its Affordable-Housing Crisis Activists in Austin Have a Novel Plan to Tackle its Affordable-Housing Crisis
Hint: It involves the passage of the largest affordable-housing bond in the city’s history, plus calls for cooperatives and community land trusts.
Jun 8, 2018 / Cities Rising / Jimmy Tobias
The Economic Numbers Are Cheery, but Don’t Believe the Hype The Economic Numbers Are Cheery, but Don’t Believe the Hype
If there is not a dramatic turn in course, the next downturn will erase what gains there have been and leave most Americans in worse straits.
Jun 5, 2018 / Katrina vanden Heuvel
It’s Time for Progressive Politicians to Catch Up to the Rising Affordable-Housing Movement It’s Time for Progressive Politicians to Catch Up to the Rising Affordable-Housing Movement
The base is getting busy, but elected officials have been slow to catch on.
May 24, 2018 / Editorial / The Nation
151 Years of America’s Housing History 151 Years of America’s Housing History
From the first tenement regulation to work requirements for public-housing residents, these are key moments in housing policy.
May 24, 2018 / Feature / The Nation
Meet the Rising New Housing Movement That Wants to Create Homes for All Meet the Rising New Housing Movement That Wants to Create Homes for All
From rent regulation to social housing, activists are pushing for serious solutions to the affordable-housing crisis.
May 24, 2018 / Cities Rising / Jimmy Tobias
The Deep, Uniquely American Roots of Our Affordable-Housing Crisis The Deep, Uniquely American Roots of Our Affordable-Housing Crisis
Nearly half of all renters can’t afford rent, and over half a million Americans are homeless on any given night. How did we get here?
May 24, 2018 / Feature / Bryce Covert
The Democratic Wave Won’t Crest Without Progressive Insurgents The Democratic Wave Won’t Crest Without Progressive Insurgents
The progressive base of the Democratic Party is revolting against the centrist, big-money politics that have proved so ruinous.
May 22, 2018 / Katrina vanden Heuvel