Displaced in America: A Preview
Sharing a sneak peek of research and storytelling from our forthcoming report, Displaced in America, to be released September 9th.
Housing
Why Building More Affordable Housing Isn’t Enough to Alleviate Housing Insecurity
Housing instability is only a symptom of deeply-rooted systemic inequities—one that won’t be erased simply by expanding affordable housing.
For Tenants Facing Eviction, Legal Representation Could Make All the Difference
Tenants with legal representation are far more likely to avoid eviction—but in Forsyth County, North Carolina, that’s easier said than done.
Grad Students Face Enough Stress. We Shouldn’t Have to Worry About Housing, Too.
For many graduate students, housing insecurity is a way of life.
Bracing for the Housing Loss Tsunami
Despite decreased eviction and foreclosure filings, surveys are sounding the alarm: more than a quarter of Americans are housing insecure.
Eviction Court Diaries
In Indianapolis small claims courts, tenants battle eviction while lawyers do landlords’ bidding.
Pandemic Homelessness Could Leave Millions Unable to Access Public Benefits
Government benefits systems were built for those with a stable mailing address—something millions of eligible Americans lack access to.
COVID-19 Shows We Need More Urban Density—Not Less
Well-designed density would go a long way toward aiding our most vulnerable communities.
Black Lives Matter More Than Property
In the wake of George Floyd’s murder, there’s been an outpouring of grief—for a few broken storefront windows.
The Coronavirus Is Democratizing Knowledge
Natalie Chyi wrote for Wired on how COVID-19 is empowering people and communities to become co-creators and co-distributors of knowledge.