Redlining
How Democratic Contenders Competed for the Votes of Black Women at the Essence Festival
Though Kamala Harris was the weekend's clear winner, candidates like Elizabeth Warren and Pete Buttigieg also found fans.
How Elizabeth Warren Is Taking on America's Housing Affordability Crisis
Warren's proposed housing bill is attempting to address both the housing shortage and the devaluation of homes—while also hinting at reparations.
Modern Redlining Continues to Define Neighborhoods in Cleveland
A real estate broker's maps recall the days when certain neighborhoods in the city were denied access to loans based on the demographics of the population.
Will Wells Fargo Really Change Its Culture and Start Serving Black and Brown Homebuyers Fairly?
Wells Fargo is atoning for its fake account scandal by loaning $60 billion to African-American homeowners, but years of reverse redlining lawsuits underscore just how deep the problems at the bank go.
Facebook Wants to Redline Your Friends List
The company recently filed a patent on using social network data to influence lending decisions. God help us all.
Mental Maps and the Neuroscience of Neighborhood Blight
Getting a better sense of how people visualize their neighborhoods could be the first step toward improving them.