WASHINGTON, D.C.–People’s Action today applauded Rep. Ilhan Omar, D-Minn., for introducing the Rent and Mortgage Cancellation Act, which will institute a nationwide cancellation of rents and home mortgage payments for the duration of the COVID19 pandemic. "Due to layoffs and mass unemployment, even more renters are making choices between food and rent, accruing debts, and […]
Sanders’ plan draws on many aspects of the housing justice policy package released by grassroots organizers on September 5 For Immediate Release September 18, 2019 Contact: Tara Raghuveer, (913) 593-7032 [email protected] CHICAGO – On Wednesday, 2020 Presidential candidate and Vermont Senator Bernie Sanders unveiled a housing policy plan that incorporates much of the framework […]
For Immediate Release September 5, 2019 Contact: Tara Raghuveer, (913) 593-7032 [email protected] CHICAGO – After years of organizing, grassroots leaders from the People’s Action network released their vision for a national Homes Guarantee policy on Thursday. The plan, summarized in a briefing book available for download online, outlines a package of structural reforms that will […]
