States have passed more restrictive voting laws in recent years to suppress turnout, but advocates throughout the country have worked toward innovative responses. One idea that is gaining popularity…
While planning voter engagement activities this election season, know that several free, online resources are already available to further strengthen your organizing. Some of the most significant…
Voters in Atlanta got to hear candidates for mayor share plans on a crucial issue: affordable housing. The City for All Housing Coalition, a broad-based group of organizations dedicated to ensuring…
After building a large base of voters through an effective registration campaign, the next step is to ensure voters in your network are informed voters. Providing information about candidates in a…
1. Keep it nonpartisan
This means inviting all the candidates for an elected position, and not just the Democrat and the Republican. Inviting only the major parties shows partisan…
The vast majority of organizations and coalitions working on housing affordability are 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations, and as such are banned from endorsing candidates or making contributions to…
Virginia advocates launched the Campaign for Housing and Civic Engagement (CHACE) during 2017’s Our Homes, Our Voices National Housing Week of Action. The Virginia Housing Alliance and the Virginia…
The final and most important phase of voter engagement is Getting Out The Vote (GOTV). Mobilizing voters and making sure they get to the polls is the ultimate goal of your efforts. In 2016, 74% of…
Adrianna O’Neill
Decisions are shaped by those who show up!
A resident perspective by Adrianna O’Neill,
Resident Advisory Board Member, Public Housing Authority of Truth or Consequences, New…
Boston Housing Activists Secure Passage of Just Cause Eviction Law
Jim Brooks Community Stabilization Act Passes City Council, Now Must Head to State Legislature
Jim Brooks. Photo: Right to the…
The Senate debated a bill, the “Economic Growth, Regulatory Relief and Consumer Protection Act” (S. 2155) on March 8 that includes provisions that would undermine the physical integrity of many…
