The New York Times, April 11, 2024, It’s Time To End The Quiet Cruelty Of Property Taxes Property taxes, the lifeblood of local governments and school districts, are among the most powerful and stealthy engines of racism and wealth inequality our nation has ever produced. And while the Biden administration has offered many solutions for […]

BuisnessInsider, April 9, 2024, Miami Shows How A New Kind Of Gentrification Is Coming To US Cities The climate crisis has made living in many of the city’s low-lying waterfront neighborhoods increasingly perilous despite their desirable ocean views and proximity to the beach. Some of the city’s lower-income communities are farther inland and on higher

HousingWire, April 9, 2024, The Opportunity Cost Of Modern-Day Redlining Modern-day redlining persists, and it’s costing lenders millions in legal fees. Recently, the Department of Justice (DOJ) has taken a strong stance on redlining, taking direct legal action against bad actors and thrusting the topic into the national spotlight. Last October, Ameris Bank had to pay $9 million to settle

Axios Denver, April 16, 2024, Latest Denver Homeless Encampment Sweep Won’t Come With Housing Options Denver will clear a homeless encampment Tuesday, but for the first time in six months, it won’t provide direct housing options for people affected. Why it matters: It’s a blow to Mayor Mike Johnston’s homeless strategy, which had guaranteed shelter to people being relocated