13-2 I.D.E.A.S. Update: Biden Administration Unveils Equity Action Plans to Address Systemic Barriers
On his first day in office, President Biden signed an historic executive order, “Advancing Racial Equity and Support for Underserved Communities Through the Federal Government,” directing the federal…
13-2 Housing Is Built With Ballots: Resident Perspective: Actions Speak Louder Than Words!
By Heather Hogan (from Middleboro, MA) My name is Heather Hogan. I am a daughter, sister, mother, employee, neighbor, friend, and active community member. I am just like you! As members of a…
13-2 Housing Is Built With Ballots: Renter Perspective with Samatha Anderson
Renters’ stories can show the important intersections between housing justice and voter engagement. Advocacy informed by renters’ lived experiences points directly to the needs of community members…
13-2 Housing Is Built With Ballots: Become an Our Homes, Our Votes Affiliate!
State, local, and tenant groups are invited to become a part of Our Homes, Our Votes as affiliate organizations. Joining Our Homes, Our Votes will strengthen our movement and tie together nonpartisan…
13-2 Housing Is Built With Ballots: Engaging Voters Through the Our Homes, Our Votes Campaign
Organizational Partner Spotlights Housing and homelessness organizations across the country are working hard to make voting accessible to everyone in their communities. Here are two Our Homes, Our…
13-2 Housing Is Built With Ballots: Key Resources for Voters
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…
13-2 Housing Is Built With Ballots: Voting as a Person Experiencing Homelessness
Voter suppression laws and tactics are rapidly increasing (see “The State of Voter Suppression Laws,” above). These practices affect an especially marginalized group that is already underserved,…
13-2 Housing Is Built With Ballots: How to Engage Candidates as a Tenant or Resident
Elections provide an important opportunity to raise housing as a key issue that voters care about. There are two main reasons why tenants and renters should engage with candidates: to make their…
13-2 Housing Is Built With Ballots: How States Are Voting
STATE OR TERRITORY VOTER REGISTRATION DEADLINE VOTE BY MAIL: EXCUSE NEEDED? MAIL BALLOT APPLICATION DEADLINE MAIL BALLOT DEADLINE…
13-2 Housing Is Built With Ballots: The State of Voter Suppression Laws
Note: The information in this article reflects legislative activity as of July 2022. The right to vote is fundamental to democracy. Groups that were historically excluded from voting – including…
13-2 Housing Is Built With Ballots: Why Do You Think Voting Is Important?
(Responses courtesy of the International Network of Street Papers (INSP) North America) “Voting is important because we get to decide who represents us at every level of government in every…