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July 10, 2024

Opinion: Are Landlords Holding Us Hostage?

Every effort to make housing affordable is met with the same refrain. If we control rents, then it will be

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July 10, 2024

Opinion: Rising Cost of Housing Is Main Reason for Inflation — Let’s Vote for Rent Stabilization

When we talk about inflation, our minds default to a quart of milk, a loaf of bread, or a gallon

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July 10, 2024

Opinion: We Have the Power to Rein in Greedy Corporate Landlords

Week after week, there’s a new study about the life-altering consequences of sky-high rents or a new investigation about the

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July 10, 2024

Opinion: If We Want Affordable Housing, We Need Rent Control

In 2024, rent control is gaining traction as one possible solution to a growing affordable housing crisis across the country.

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July 10, 2024

Opinion: Is the American Dream Really a $2,000 Studio?

With 99% of Americans unable to buy the average house, more and more people are renting and getting less and

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July 10, 2024

Opinion: Why California Is Shrinking and Sinking, and How To Reverse It

California’s population has shrunk for three consecutive years while 42 other states have grown. A shrinking population is a sign of economic

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July 10, 2024

Opinion: Affordable Housing: A Commodity or a Necessity?

OP ED – We all know that shelter is one of the most basic necessities of life. Our very survival

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July 10, 2024

Opinion: Homeless sweeps don’t fix homelessness

There seems to be a growing belief that the act of sweeping homeless encampments is good for the occupants, good

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July 10, 2024

Opinion: Rent Control Is the Safety Net

Rent control raises great passion on either side of the debate. Supporters say it is essential to prevent people from

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July 10, 2024

Opinion: Are Landlords the Lords of Our Land? – Inside Sources

In a historic democracy like the United States, the term landlord is interesting. From the Old English meaning “master of

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