DOJ: Rampant violence, racism in Minneapolis PD led to George Floyd’s murder
These patterns represent a litany of violations of the public’s constitutional rights, the report finds Sharon Zhang, June 16, 2023 Read the full article here Salon
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The systemic issues revealed by Jordan Neely’s killing, explained
Daniel Penny has now been indicted in connection with the tragic killing, which came in a climate of fear mongering and New York City’s long failure to support people experiencing homelessness. Nicole Narea and...
The Voting Rights Act Dodged a Bullet—For Now
Five House seats may well shift to Democrats in the wake of “Allen v. Milligan.” Marjorie Cohn June 13, 2023 Read the full article here Truthdig
How Freddie Mac Helps Private Equity Profit From Tenant Misery
Overloaded with debt, with maintenance and repairs cut back to the bone, tenants are being bled dry to make millions for speculators—with a crucial assist from the Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation. Eileen Markey...
Senate Bill Calls for Investigation Into Indian Boarding Schools
The bill would create a Truth and Healing Commission that would document ongoing impacts to Native communities. Kalle Benallie June 10, 2023 Read the full article here Truthout
Forum features candidates from only one Buffalo Council district because of no-shows
The League of Women Voters of Erie County held a forum for candidates running for five contested Buffalo Common Council seats Tuesday night, but multiple candidates showed up in only one of the races....
Home foreclosures are rising nationwide, with Florida, California and Texas in the lead
Adjusted for inflation, incomes for U.S. workers remain below their pre-pandemic highs as elevated costs for goods and services linger. Rob Wile June 9, 2023 Read the full article here NBC News
Lessons Learned from the Buffalo Blizzard: Recommendations for Strengthening Preparedness and Recovery Efforts
Buffalo Mayor Byron Brown sought expertise on how to better prepare for future blizzards of this magnitude. He commissioned the NYU Wagner School to conduct an analysis of the storm’s impacts and to identify...
The housing market is so broken that many 40- and 30-something millennials have no choice but to build homes in their parents’ backyards
To many people, the image of a nuclear family in a stand-alone house with a green lawn and white picket fence still represents a fulfillment of the American dream. However, this ideal is relatively...
The Case Against Homeownership
Instead of perpetuating the Ponzi scheme of private property for some, we should be demanding economic security for all. Jane Chung, June 5, 2023 Read the full article here The Nation