In the new Poverty & Race: Justin Steil on the arbitrary suspension of the AFFH rule, Tom Silverstein on the abuse of state preemption to undermine local progressive policies, Maria Krysan on how segregation is perpetuated, Derek Black on the historical roots of a right to education in the 14th Amendment, and David Rammler on equitable disaster recovery. Read the issue … [Read more...] about PRRAC Update (February 1, 2018): New P&R; housing and environmental justice
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PRRAC Update (October 5, 2017): Civil Rights, Housing, and Climate Change; final settlement in MD LIHTC case
Civil Rights, Housing and Climate change: " The need to prepare for climate change often receives little public attention until a devastating disaster such as a hurricane or wildfire strikes. However, we cannot afford to wait until we are forced to deal with a catastrophe to begin the climate change planning process." Our latest Policy Brief, "Equity Considerations in Climate … [Read more...] about PRRAC Update (October 5, 2017): Civil Rights, Housing, and Climate Change; final settlement in MD LIHTC case
PRRAC Update (July 13, 2017): New P&R, confronting deregulation
Confronting Deregulation : As the Trump Administration's attack on the "Administrative State" (i.e. the federal government) continues, we are tracking emerging threats and sharing advocacy resources - with a particular focus on our primary areas of work in housing, education and environmental health. See our page on Civil Rights in the Deregulatory State, including a short … [Read more...] about PRRAC Update (July 13, 2017): New P&R, confronting deregulation
PRRAC Update (December 8, 2016): Ben Carson; philanthropy under attack; new P&R
Ben Carson and the future of HUD: The nomination of a HUD Secretary with no experience in housing has sparked serious concerns about potential shredding of the social safety net for millions of families and children who cannot afford housing in the private market, and the potential defunding of HUD's 2015 Affirmatively Furthering Fair Housing rule. Carson's lack of knowledge … [Read more...] about PRRAC Update (December 8, 2016): Ben Carson; philanthropy under attack; new P&R
PRRAC Update (September 1, 2016): Racial legacies in Memphis, in the new P&R; and a deeper look at housing and school segregation; plus upcoming webinars
In the new Poverty & Race: Enduring inequality in Memphis; growing economic segregation in schools and the housing-school dynamics that fuel it. See the new issue here. Housing mobility webinar: Join us for a HUD-sponsored webinar on regional housing mobility, Thursday, September 22, 2016 1:00 to 2:30 pm, Eastern Daylight Time. Register here. Other … [Read more...] about PRRAC Update (September 1, 2016): Racial legacies in Memphis, in the new P&R; and a deeper look at housing and school segregation; plus upcoming webinars
