How the Trump Administration Is Weakening the Enforcement of Fair Housing Laws
Starting with cases involving sexual orientation and identity, the Department of Housing and Urban Development is hobbling enforcement of the Fair Housing Act. Said one HUD attorney: “People are really being harmed by it.”
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What’s Happened With Housing Since Trump Came Into Office
Our running list of major federal housing actions since Jan. 20.
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Supreme Court Considers Landlord Appeal That Could Overturn Tenant Protections
A legal case claiming that COVID-era eviction moratoriums were unconstitutional could spell trouble for tenant protections
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Poem: Art of Protest
Neighborhoods in many cities resist stadium development proposals. This poem reflects on a recent case in Philadelphia.
Art: “The Parade,” Works of Social Commentary by Philly-Based Spiral Q
Puppets, banners, and more—this Philly-based group helps organizations respond to social issues with art.
Is DOGE Coming After NeighborWorks?
Though it hasn’t taken any action yet, DOGE has officially assigned a team to NeighborWorks America. The congressionally chartered nonprofit provides resources and training to a network of hundreds of local organizations that develop affordable housing and support homeowners and communities.
How Social Housing Won in Seattle, Despite a Flood of Big Tech Money
Voters chose to provide a new social housing development authority with the funding it needs to succeed—despite opposition from the mayor and tech corporations.
ICE Is Coming to Your Building—Are You Ready?
If you have residents or clients who might be targeted by ICE (you do), it’s crucial to know what to do, and what not to do, when immigration officials show up.
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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Trump, Homelessness, and the Road Ahead, a Webinar
The Trump administration’s policies are putting homelessness services at risk. How can housing advocates respond to those threats?
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Fixing the Housing Crisis Beyond Supply, a Webinar
What are the root causes of the housing crisis and how can we address them?
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The Greenhouse Gas Reduction Fund, a Shelterforce Webinar
What is the Greenhouse Gas Reduction Fund and how will it benefit affordable housing residents and community development organizations?
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Co-op Ownership of Mobile Home Communities, A Webinar
There’s a growing number of manufactured housing owners who are joining together to buy their mobile home parks. We chat with residents, advocates, and technical assistance providers about the ins and outs of buying land together.
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