Point of View

The 2020 presidential campaigns offer an opportunity unlike any housing advocates have seen before. The primary season is already in full swing with several Democrats, including many who are strong and vocal supporters of affordable homes, running for their party’s nomination. Several candidates…

The senseless government shutdown is wreaking havoc on the lives of low income seniors, people with disabilities, families with children and others throughout the country. Patrick and Karen called me two weeks ago, worried about what the government shutdown would mean for their affordable home.…

Diane Yentel, NLIHC President & CEO Over the last two years, the Trump administration has demonized immigrants, separated families from their children, and undermined immigration policy. Now, the administration has proposed one of its most insidious rules to-date involving changes to…

Diane Yentel, NLIHC President & CEO Election Day is almost here. We at NLIHC thank all of you who have participated in Our Homes, Our Votes to register low income residents and other citizens and to raise the profile of affordable housing this election season. Now there are two last,…