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DC policymakers considering TOPA changes should understand the implications for owners and renters of two-to-four-unit rental buildings.
How to Overcome Inequities and Disparities in the Growing Social Sector Infrastructure Addressing inequities and disparities for people of color and other marginalized groups in the social sector infrastructure will make the system stronger and more inclusive.Disability Justice Isn’t Possible without Housing Justice More than 18 million disabled people face significant barriers to finding housing that is affordable, accessible, and inclusive of their needs.The FHA and the GSEs: Coordination to Increase Access to Credit The GSEs and the FHA can coordinate future fee reductions and other policies to ensure their actions expand overall access to credit and don’t just shift market share from one channel to another.How the Social Sector’s Growing Support System Can Best Help It Thrive Improving the quality and financial stability of the social sector’s support system will help ensure it can thrive.Why Hazardous Train Derailments Happen, Who Pays, and How to Prevent Them The train derailment in East Palestine, Ohio, shone a spotlight on the root causes of the dangers of high-hazard rail.Considerations for States Choosing Summer Meal Options for Students The current summer option only reaches 1 in 7 children. States have until April 1 to decide if they’ll choose additional options that could reach more students in need.