October 2, 2026
Can’t Afford a House? Try Getting Married.
From right and left, we keep hearing how hard it is to afford a home….
September 17, 2026
The Brewing Revolution in Public Housing
A new Department of Housing and Urban Development rule gives directors of public housing authorities hope that they will be able to aid their tenants through the dignity of work.
May 26, 2026
Zoning Creates Not Just a Housing Affordability Problem, but a Childcare Affordability Problem Too
Childcare affordability and access are regulatory problems, but many miss the extent to which these…
March 16, 2026
Time Limits and Work Requirements Would Improve Subsidized Housing Programs
Despite more than $60 billion in annual federal spending on rental assistance, only one in…
December 30, 2024
What’s Behind the Unprecedented Rise in Homelessness, and How Can We Reverse It?
The annual United States homeless population estimates for 2024 were released last week. Homelessness grew…
September 24, 2024
Household Food Insecurity Rises Again – Inflation, Especially for Households Ineligible for Safety Net Programs, to Blame
Each year the USDA issues a closely-followed report on the extent of food insecurity in…