The history of voting rights in the United States is littered with instances of systemic discrimination in which specific groups of people have been denied the right to vote based on their race,…
Dear Readers,
The last three years have presented many challenges for tenants and housing justice advocates. The COVID-19 pandemic continues to have a lasting impact around the world. Many…
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…
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…
Research Updates
Documenting Affordable Housing Needs
NLIHC’s research highlights the need for more public investment in affordable rental housing and provides policy recommendations to ensure…
Policy Update
Note: Given the fast-changing nature of the legislative process, some information in this article may be outdated by the time of publication.
Update on Budget Reconciliation…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
