In a tragic and horrifying incident in New York City, a disturbing dispute over loud music turned deadly when 47-year-old Jason Pass allegedly executed his .…
New documentary explores local enforcement of immigration laws and the separation of families in Maricopa County, Arizona. Originally published in Barriozona Magazine Phoenix, Arizona – A new documentary about immigration in…
I love Cornel West; I’ve read almost every single one of his books and articles. I’m not as familiar with Tavis Smiley; I know that he does some good community…
By Miriam Axel-Lute, associate director of the National Housing Institute and editor of Shelterforce, This post is part of an ongoing series based on the National Fair Housing Alliance report, “The Banks…
This post is part of an ongoing series based on the National Fair Housing Alliance report, “The Banks Are Back, Our Neighborhoods Are Not,” that examines ongoing discrimination in the marketing and…
By Dr. Arthur Ruebin James MD, Infant Mortality Advocate, It was reported Sunday that a Toledo, Ohio infant body was found in a freezer. Apparently, while cleaning an apartment after tenants had moved out, the…
By National Low Income Housing Coalition, This post is part of an ongoing series based on the National Fair Housing Alliance report, “The Banks Are Back, Our Neighborhoods Are Not,” that…
What will be the Toll on our Children?
By Priya Murthy, Policy Director of South Asian Americans Leading Together (SAALT), The last ten years have been needlessly difficult for South Asians living in New York. South…
The Weight of Fisher: Oral Argument in Coalition to Defend Affirmative Action v. Regents of the Univ. of Michigan
With the Supreme Court having recently announced that it would review the University of Texas’ affirmative action plan in Fisher v. Texas, this week the 6th Circuit Federal Court…
The Future of Affirmative Action: Justice Kennedy is the Key
The United States Supreme Court recently agreed to take up the case of Fisher v. University of Texas. The case will once more put the issue of…
Why the Supreme Court College Admissions Case Impacts Every Student
The Supreme Court will be looking into the issue of considering race and ethnicity in college admissions. While headlines are calling this an Affirmative Action case, it…
Football Betting: How to Analyze Statistics for Successful Bets
Football betting is not just a game of chance. It's a complex science that requires statistical analysis, understanding of...
The Partners of Neighborhood Stabilization
By Miriam Axel-Lute, associate director of the National Housing Institute and editor of Shelterforce, This…
No Matter What… Every Baby Matters
By Dr. Arthur Ruebin James MD, Infant Mortality Advocate, It was reported Sunday that a Toledo, Ohio infant body was…
What Can FHFA Learn from the Banks’ Big Mistakes?
By National Low Income Housing Coalition, This post is part of an ongoing series based on…
From Burden to Boon: REOs Can Expand Housing Choice
By Debby Goldberg, National Fair Housing Alliance, This post is part of an ongoing series based on…
A Continued Pattern of Abuse
By Liz Ryan Murray, National People’s Action, This post is part of an ongoing series based on…
Homeowners Can’t Afford Another Missed Opportunity
By Janis Bowdler, National Council of La Raza, This is another entry in a series based…
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