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How Fast Could the Trump Administration Make HUD, Fair Housing Changes?
The incoming administration’s plans could include taking apart the agency and withdrawing the AFFH rule. What specific changes have been hinted at and how easily might they be accomplished?
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Trump Picks Scott Turner to Lead HUD
Turner has recently been focused on education policy, but worked on Opportunity Zones under the first Trump administration.
Who Could Lead HUD Under a Second Trump Administration?
The president-elect’s cabinet picks so far have been controversial, often alarming. What might that mean for housing?
Where Housing Won and Lost in the 2024 Election
Across the U.S., dozens of housing-related ballot measures were up for vote on Nov. 5. Here’s what passed, what was rejected, and what to expect next.
Housing in the Next Election, a Facebook Live Event
We chat with Housing Narrative Lab’s Marisol Bello about the general election and how housing advocates can better tell their stories, no matter the outcome of the election.
Housing on the Ballot
We’ve tracked down almost three dozen housing-related ballot measures that will be up for vote on Nov. 5. With billions at stake, those measures could be a boon—or a bust—for affordable housing efforts across the U.S.
Housing Groups Weigh in on Harris’s and Trump’s Housing Plans
How well do the presidential candidates’ proposals address the growing housing crisis? Housing advocacy groups share their thoughts and criticisms of the plans (or lack thereof).
Where the Harris, Trump Campaigns Stand on Housing
Here’s how each candidate has responded to (or ignored) five key housing issues: low supply, accessible homeownership, tenant protections, rent control, and homelessness.
How Project 2025 Would Dismantle HUD
The Heritage Foundation’s “conservative playbook” isn’t new, but critics say the latest version’s policies and platforms are more discriminatory and dangerous than in the past.
Minneapolis, St. Paul Voters Say ‘Yes’ to Rent Stabilization
Despite an all-out effort by the housing industry to stop them, two rent stabilization initiatives were given the green light following this month’s vote.
Did America Vote to Tackle Race and Health Inequities?
The ushering in of a new administration is a good time to reflect on some key 2020 ballot measures that have either advanced or hurt racial and health equity.
Not Your Granddad’s Suburb: Trump’s Racist Appeals Fall Flat In Diversified Suburbs
Trump attempted to win over the suburbs by using racist buzzwords, demonstrating his ignorance of what modern suburbia looks like.
What Could a Joe Biden Presidency Accomplish on Affordable Housing?
Democratic presidential candidates made the housing crisis part of their platforms. What might a President Biden do to ease the shortage?