In 1937, the American folklorist Alan Lomax invited Louisiana folksinger Huddie Ledbetter (better known as Lead Belly) to record some of his songs for the … Don’t Try to Find a Home in Washington, D.C.Read more
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Germany: Berlin locals vote to expropriate housing giants
Voters in the German capital, Berlin, alongside casting ballots for the makeup of the new German parliament and for their local legislature, also took part … Germany: Berlin locals vote to expropriate housing giantsRead more
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The economic impact of housing insecurity in the United States
Homelessness in the United States is the most visible and jarring expression of housing insecurity, yet millions of people across the nation live in unstable … The economic impact of housing insecurity in the United StatesRead more
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Eviction Defense in Brooklyn
Tenants in New York City are having a difficult time finding a place to live. In May 2022, the median rent in Manhattan reached $4,000. … Eviction Defense in BrooklynRead more
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Decommodify This!
At the end of this year’s legislative session, Good Cause Eviction yet again failed to pass in New York State, as it did in 2019 … Decommodify This!Read more
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Your gas stove is polluting your own home
I traveled around the developing world for more than a decade seeing and studying first-hand the damage that wood and charcoal do to the lungs … Your gas stove is polluting your own homeRead more
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Housing is a Human Right, We Need to Recognize It
In the wealthiest country on the planet, too many people still lack access to housing. The pandemic revealed the full extent of the U.S. housing … Housing is a Human Right, We Need to Recognize ItRead more
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Gas stoves are even worse for our health than previously known
Within the past few years, scientists have found that gas stoves are a major source of air pollution within homes, responsible for almost 13% of … Gas stoves are even worse for our health than previously knownRead more