In 1999, President Bill Clinton signed into law one of the most consequential pieces of housing legislation, but unless you’re an urban planner or housing advocate you probably have never heard of the Section 9(g)(3) of the United States Housing Act of 1937, more commonly known as the “Faircloth Amendment.” Named for Senator Lauch Faircloth… Continue reading
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A Brief History of Housing Policy in the U.S.
The current American housing landscape was built over the last century. Understanding its history is essential to address the root causes of the most complex housing problems we face today. The history of housing policy in the United States includes great achievements that helped millions find affordable housing and improve their dwellings, but it also… Continue reading
The Five Best Websites of Philly City Council At-Large Democratic Candidates
You’re not alone if you don’t know who to vote for in the upcoming primary election for Philadelphia’s City Council At-Large race on May 21. There are 34 Democratic At-Large candidates competing for five of the seven seats (two seats are guaranteed to non-majority party candidates). As communications professionals, we realized that with such a… Continue reading
Voter Registration Trends in Southeastern Pennsylvania
The 2018 midterm elections are nearly a week away, and like many of you I have been refreshing the latest polls from FiveThirtyEight, eagerly waiting for the site to tell me who will win in November (it won’t). My interest in the upcoming election made me want to dive a little deeper into the local… Continue reading
To Prevent Gun Violence, Look to Public Health
After mass shootings we often ask: Could this have been prevented? Yes. We can prevent gun violence. “The public health approach emphasizes prevention and focuses not only on the gun user but also the instrument of violence and the environment.” https://t.co/jz6kC9tvjS 1/13 — Justin Gero 🦅 (@JustinGero) February 18, 2018 The public health approach to… Continue reading