Housing and Homelessness

Can a ‘Homeless Bill of Rights’ End the Criminalization of LA’s Most Vulnerable Residents?

Can a ‘Homeless Bill of Rights’ End the Criminalization of LA’s Most Vulnerable Residents? Can a ‘Homeless Bill of Rights’ End the Criminalization of LA’s Most Vulnerable Residents?

After years of harassment by the police, homeless Angelenos and their allies fight back.

Oct 23, 2014 / John Thomason

Meet 3 Young Politicians Changing the Way New York City Works

Meet 3 Young Politicians Changing the Way New York City Works Meet 3 Young Politicians Changing the Way New York City Works

As young community leaders take office and a progressive power base grows, machine politics is losing its grip on the Big Apple.

Aug 1, 2014 / Max Rivlin-Nadler

The Deadly Cost of Wall Street Greed

The Deadly Cost of Wall Street Greed The Deadly Cost of Wall Street Greed

Private equity firms are laying the foundation for the next financial crash in the rubble of the last one—and it’s already cost one child her life.

Jun 23, 2014 / Laura Gottesdiener

For Many Brazilians, the World Cup Means Chaos

For Many Brazilians, the World Cup Means Chaos For Many Brazilians, the World Cup Means Chaos

For many of Brazil’s residents, the battles between World Cup teams aren’t nearly as important as the battle to keep their homes, or to protest free from the threat of ...

Jun 16, 2014 / Press Room and Dave Zirin

2 Homeless People Needlessly Died During DC’s Cold Snap

2 Homeless People Needlessly Died During DC’s Cold Snap 2 Homeless People Needlessly Died During DC’s Cold Snap

“It’s what happens when you don’t spend money on affordable housing.”

Apr 17, 2014 / Steven Hsieh

Why Wall Street Firms Make Terrible Landlords

Why Wall Street Firms Make Terrible Landlords Why Wall Street Firms Make Terrible Landlords

The New York real estate market has become a private equity playground, and the result has been a disaster for tenants and the market alike.

Apr 8, 2014 / Laura Gottesdiener

Next on the Progressive Agenda: Housing

Next on the Progressive Agenda: Housing Next on the Progressive Agenda: Housing

If the UPK fight defined the first 100 days of the mayor’s current term, housing will likely dominate the remaining 1,360 days.

Apr 7, 2014 / Jarrett Murphy

Life Just Got Better for Homeless Kids in New York

Life Just Got Better for Homeless Kids in New York Life Just Got Better for Homeless Kids in New York

De Blasio closes shoddy shelters, and eyes a bigger fix. 

Feb 21, 2014 / Jarrett Murphy

Cuomo, Schneiderman to Split Initial JPMorgan Funds

Cuomo, Schneiderman to Split Initial JPMorgan Funds Cuomo, Schneiderman to Split Initial JPMorgan Funds

After an intense battle over how to use the state’s JPMorgan payout, all of the funds will go to ease troubled homeowners.

Jan 22, 2014 / George Zornick

Cuomo v. Schneiderman: Will the JPMorgan Settlement Actually Help New York’s Homeowners?

Cuomo v. Schneiderman: Will the JPMorgan Settlement Actually Help New York’s Homeowners? Cuomo v. Schneiderman: Will the JPMorgan Settlement Actually Help New York’s Homeowners?

Not if Andrew Cuomo succeeds in diverting the money into the state’s general fund. 

Jan 17, 2014 / George Zornick

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