Racism Didn't Stop at Jim Crow

Richard Rothstein’s history of the racist housing policies of governments—yes, even liberal ones—is searing, revealing, and embarrassing.

By Samuel R. Bagenstos

Fall 2017, No. 46 – 19 MIN READ

Racial Equality Under Trump

In just two months, the Trump Administration has already made it harder for African Americans to buy a house, to vote, to enjoy clean air and water, and to retire with dignity.

By Matthew Colangelo

March 22, 2017, 2:37 pm – 4 MIN READ

Housing and the Working Poor

Sky-high rents, not enough affordable homes—that’s our housing crisis in a nutshell. Here’s one idea to help the millions who can barely afford to keep a roof over their head.

By Peter Dreier

March 29, 2016, 4:30 pm – 15 MIN READ

Unsafe at Any Rate

If it's good enough for microwaves, it's good enough for mortgages. Why we need a Financial Product Safety Commission.

By Elizabeth Warren

Summer 2007, No. 5 – 25 MIN READ