News round-up
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People with Criminal Records Should get a Fair Chance at Housing
By Elayne Weiss, Policy Analyst at NLIHC There’s no way around it: the United States incarcerates its people at an outrageous rate. For every 100,000 people, there are 716 in jail or prison. Although we represent just over 4% of the world’s population, we “house” almost 25% of the world’s total prison population. In fact,… Continue reading
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Top Entrees for NLIHC’s 2016 Organizing Award
Stephen Glaude, Executive Director of CNHED, speaking at NLIHC’s Housing Policy Forum after winning the 2016 Organizing Award By Sarah Jemison, Housing Advocacy Organizer at NLIHC Across the country, the National Low Income Housing Coalition (NLIHC) organizational members are working to expand housing opportunity, empower residents, and increase the accessibility and affordability of… Continue reading
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Luxury Apartments and Housing Vouchers: Not Enough for the Nation’s Poorest Renters
By Andrew Aurand Emily Badger’s article in the Washington Post (“New housing in low-income areas yields less displacement”, February 16), based on a study by the California Legislative Analyst’s Office, leads readers to believe new market-rate apartments are the solution to the severe shortage of housing for the nation’s poor. The study Badger cites may… Continue reading
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A Birthday & Retirement Reception for NLIHC President and CEO Sheila Crowley
The National Low Income Housing Coalition (NLIHC) organized a birthday and retirement celebration for its President and CEO Sheila Crowley on January 28th, 2016. The reception was attended by NLIHC board members, homeless and affordable housing advocates, and Sheila’s family. NLIHC is grateful to Bank of America for generously hosting the event at the stunning… Continue reading
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February 5th: Deadline for Organizing Award Nominations
In the wake of the fast approaching deadline of Friday, February 5th at 5pm Eastern for our Organizing Award, James Saucedo from the field team at the National Low Income Housing Coalition (NLIHC) has produced a short one-minute video to tell you about this wonderful opportunity to get your work nationally recognized. NLIHC’s Policy Forum will take place… Continue reading
On the Home Front 