The Myth of the White Suburb and “Suburban Invasion”
To appeal to suburban voters in late summer 2020, President Trump tweeted that “people living their Suburban Lifestyle Dream” would “no longer be bothered or financially hurt by having low income…
Racial Equity & Housing Justice
The Year in Review, The Path Forward As noted in the Editorial Board letter, racial equity was at the forefront of so many policy, legal, and cultural discussions in 2020. Some were productive,…
NLIHC MEMO to Biden Transition Team
NLIHC sent a memo (see: https://bit.ly/3sZYL6F) on November 10 to then President-elect Joe Biden’s transition team outlining the ways the new administration can address one of the most critical…
A New Congress & New Members of Congress Bring Diversity
A New Congress President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris were not the only federal officials elected in November. Voters made important decisions on the future direction of Congress as…
Congresswoman Marcia Fudge Nominated to Become HUD Secretary
President-elected Joe Biden nominated Representative Marica Fudge (D-OH) to be the 18th secretary of the Department on Housing and Urban Development (HUD) on December 8, 2020. If confirmed, Secretary…
Elections Provide New Path Forward
Voters throughout the country turned out in record numbers for the 2020 November election. The high voter turnout is notable considering there were so many safety questions with in-person voting due…
Message from the Editorial Board 12-1
Dear Readers, The year 2020 was a challenging one, to say the least. In March, most of the world went into lockdown due to the COVID-19 pandemic. But, due to unenforced protocols, a lacking…
Disaster Housing Recovery Coalition
The COVID-19 pandemic is uncharted territory for the country’s disaster response and recovery system. President Trump’s National Emergency Declaration on March 13, 2020 was the first time such a…
COVID-19 Rental Assistance Programs
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recently released an eviction moratorium valid through the end of 2020. The moratorium prevents eviction proceedings for eligible renters who…
Tenant Talk Volume 11, Issue 3: Policy Updates
NLIHC COVID-19 Policy Priorities Please note that there might have been additional congressional action between the publication of this article and the date you are reading it. For the latest…
Getting Out to Vote
Housing Providers Step Up to Help Renters Vote Successfully A coalition of housing providers throughout the country has come together under the Our Homes, Our Votes: 2020 banner, committing to…