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The Government Shutdown Could Decimate America’s Subsidized Housing Programs

The contracts of over 1,000 Section 8 units have already expired, putting in jeopardy the housing of tens of thousands of people enrolled in the subsidy program. Should the shutdown continue, things could get much, much worse.

Sophie Kasakove

Central American immigrant families depart ICE custody in McAllen, Texas, pending future immigration court hearings, in June of 2018.

Research Shows Immigrants Are Not a Drain on U.S. Resources

The Trump administration wants to keep out immigrants who burden the American taxpayer. How big is that burden really?

Emily Moon

News in Brief

Can New York Fix Its Housing Crisis?

The New York City Council passed a number of measures meant to ease the city's housing crisis. Will they work?

Dwyer Gunn

News in Brief

Will Handing Public Housing Projects to Private Developers Hurt the Poor?

The government has called the new Rental Assistance Demonstration program the "answer" to housing woes, but there's very little evidence to support that case.

Rachel Cohen

Social Justice

Apartment Complex Focuses on Mentally Ill

As homelessness too often accompanies mental illness in the United States, one project tackles both issues.

Marcia Meier