In Shelby County v. Holder (2013), the U.S. Supreme Court rolled back key provisions of the Voting Rights Act of 1965, the landmark civil rights law that prohibits racial discrimination in voting.…
Out of Reach
NLIHC released in June our annual Out of Reach report, which compares the wages people earn and the price of modest rental housing in every state, metropolitan area, and county in the U…
Advocates, service providers, and people with lived experience of homelessness are working hard to close the voter turnout gap and empower unhoused voters to participate in the 2024 elections.…
Note: Given the fast-changing nature of the legislative process, some information in this article may be outdated by the time of publication.
Fiscal Year 2025 Budget
The U.S. Congress is…
A recent webinar in the Our Homes, Our Votes: 2024 webinar series, “Tenant Organizing and Elections: Getting Out the Renter Vote,” showcased the essential role of tenant leaders in mobilizing their…
Sharon Underwood’s journey into housing advocacy began when she moved from her home into apartments where she witnessed rampant tenant abuse and legal violations. Many of her neighbors were unaware…
The Our Homes, Our Votes Affiliates Network provides support for state-, local-, and neighborhood-level civic engagement activities. Any nonpartisan organization that is committed to boosting voter…
Housing advocates and tenant leaders are canvassing their communities, making tens of thousands of phone calls, and crisscrossing their states to host events that will get low-income renters…
Civic engagement is a practice that looks different for each person. Civic engagement is not just about casting a ballot for local, state, and federal elections. Not everyone in our country has the…
As a voter, you may run into tricky questions about voter registration, local voting options, and how to protect your voting rights. Below is a list of essential resources that will help you and your…
People experiencing homelessness feel the impact of our housing policies most acutely. They understand what it will take to end and prevent homelessness. Too often, however, people experiencing…
Elected officials work for the people they serve. For this reason, it is important for tenants to engage with candidates on the campaign trail and make their priorities known. Tenants should engage…
