Monthly Archives: July 2011

Parades and Ribbons Are Not Enough

Posted on July 20, 2011 by homelessnesslaw

One of the Law Center’s central tenets is to address not only the consequences of homelessness but also its underlying causes. Like many advocates, we proceed from the understanding that housing insecurity doesn’t arise in a vacuum but, rather, stems … Continue reading →

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Holy Allies in the Fight for the Human Right to Housing

Posted on July 14, 2011 by homelessnesslaw

Earlier this week, the US Conference of Catholic Bishops (the Conference) sent a letter to the House of Representatives expressing their opposition to H.R. 2441, a bill which would eliminate the National Housing Trust Fund, which funds affordable housing programs. … Continue reading →

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A Heartbeat from Homelessness: Rising Rents in the Foreclosure Crisis

Posted on July 13, 2011 by homelessnesslaw

It’s disturbing that millions of people have lost their homes to foreclosure, but at least you’d think that foreclosures would mean more available, affordable homes for low-income renters on the verge of homelessness.  Sadly, you’d be wrong.  Renters lose in … Continue reading →

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From the Lunch Counters to the Dining Room Table

Posted on July 1, 2011 by homelessnesslaw

This week the New York Times caught on to a trend that’s sweeping the nation: as J.R. Fleming, co-founder of the Chicago Anti-Eviction Campaign who spoke earlier this month at our National Forum on the Human Right to Housing put … Continue reading →

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