A Leftist Defense of Landlords (Sort Of)

Okay, so here’s something that’s gonna sound like a hot take. Maybe even a really hot take. A lot of folks — especially on the left — think landlords are evil, greedy, parasitic, lazy, and all the rest. You’ve heard it before: “Landlords don’t work, they just sit around collecting rent!” But here’s the thing.Continue reading “A Leftist Defense of Landlords (Sort Of)”

Interfaith Friday #14: Housing Is a Human Right

Faith leaders and non-religious advocates are joining forces to fight homelessness and housing insecurity. In New York, a coalition of Buddhist temples and Jewish congregations teamed up with secular housing justice organizations to convert unused religious properties into transitional housing. Meanwhile, humanist organizations are lobbying for rent control laws and tenant protections. This united effortContinue reading “Interfaith Friday #14: Housing Is a Human Right”