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How Education and Housing Advocates Worked Together to Win More Rental Assistance

In Maryland, parents and school leaders joined with housing advocates to win additional rental assistance, targeted to families in the state’s community schools.

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In the Trump 2.0 Era, โ€˜Organizing Is the Antidoteโ€™

Tenant organizers and advocates say the only way to protect communities is to stay the courseโ€”organizing for housing rights, tenant protections, and political power.

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Clybourne Park on Stage, Housing Inequity in Real Lifeโ€”A Post-Show Reflection

Clybourne Parkโ€”a play exploring race, real estate, and community tensionsโ€”can set the stage for discussion on the lasting impacts of housing discrimination, gentrification, and the fight for affordability. What lessons can we take from the past to shape a more just housing future?

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These HUD Cuts Have Gotten Less Attention, But the Effects Will Still Be Harmful

Technical assistance might seem dull, but itโ€™s vital for addressing the homelessness and housing crisis. And it’s about to be a lot harder for federal grantees to get.

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Practitioner Voice

The Climate Crisis Hits Tenants Hardest. They’re Fighting Back.

From California to North Carolina, tenants are organizing to demand protections from natural disasters.

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In Barcelona, Rent Control Shows Promiseโ€”But Short Term Rentals Limit Progress

It’s been a year since Catalunya implemented rent control. How well is it working, and why have tenants rallied for more protections?

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