Congress Must Work To Prevent The Imminent Eviction Crisis
The Homeless Are More Vulnerable To COVID-19 In the midst of this pandemic, one group is particularly vulnerable to COVID-19: America’s homeless population. Those without a shelter or roof over their head are at increased risk of contracting and spreading the coronavirus; stay-at-home orders are, quite clearly, unhelpful to those who are homeless. Right now, […]
The COVID-19 Rent Crisis
The Ongoing Rent Crisis With unprecedented levels of unemployment due to the COVID-19 crisis, many tenants are struggling to keep up with their next rent payment. According to the Brookings Institution, the poorest 20% of households spend more than half of their earnings on housing expenses. Additionally, tenants typically have lower salaries and less job […]