There are times when we are lone warriors standing up against housing discrimination. This quote reminds me that affirmatively furthering fair housing is worth fighting for. Our world and other advocates from all over the nation are waiting for us to implement innovative and thoughtful...
Quantitative Guidance Needed to AFFH
A May 2013 report issued by The Institute for Policy Integrity argues that in order to more affirmatively further fair housing, HUD must work to provide clearer and more quantifiable goals and expectations to the nation’s municipalities. Some of the central themes discussed include a...
Time to Drop the ‘I’ Word
Our basic discourse has come to accept the terms “illegal immigrant” or "illegal alien" when referencing migrants that are not authorized to live in the U.S. This is despite the fact that this language is highly inaccurate, pejorative, and cultivates fear. The use of these terms shape...
Civil Rights, One Photo at a Time
While many may believe we are living in a post-racial America, the socioeconomic gridlock found in James Karales’ photos are a reminder of our progress but also the importance of continuing to uphold the constitutional rights of all people—most importantly,...
Pressure Increases to Desegregate Housing
Recognizing the costs, burdens, and general stagnation associated with housing segregation can help lawmakers combat these practices by way of legislation. Communities not implementing fair housing practices may not only find their housing stock in an unbalanced crisis, but in a legal crisis...