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Jerusalem Demsas

Jerusalem Demsas

Former Policy Reporter

    Latest articles by Jerusalem Demsas

    Politics
    One way the US could have prevented the fight over the eviction moratoriumOne way the US could have prevented the fight over the eviction moratorium
    Politics

    Millions of people are waiting for rent relief. It doesn’t have to be this way.

    By Jerusalem Demsas
    Explainers
    Hosting the Olympics comes at a massive costHosting the Olympics comes at a massive cost
    Explainers

    The Tokyo Olympics could cost four times as much as expected.

    By Jerusalem Demsas
    Homeownership can bring out the worst in you
    Money

    It’s the biggest thing you might ever buy. And it could be turning you into a bad person.

    By Jerusalem Demsas
    Politics
    America’s houses are old. Low-income renters are suffering because of it.America’s houses are old. Low-income renters are suffering because of it.
    Politics

    The Biden administration wants $40 billion for public housing. Is that enough?

    By Jerusalem Demsas
    Politics
    “Housing discrimination is alive and well”: Watchdog group sues 36 realtors and landlords in New York“Housing discrimination is alive and well”: Watchdog group sues 36 realtors and landlords in New York
    Politics

    Ending housing discrimination requires more than making it illegal.

    By Jerusalem Demsas
    Why does it cost so much to build things in America?
    Politics

    This is why the US can’t have nice things.

    By Jerusalem Demsas
    Biden administration to Congress: Build more apartments and houses!
    Politics

    “An historic shift in U.S. housing policy.”

    By Jerusalem Demsas
    Explainers
    Wall Street isn’t to blame for the chaotic housing marketWall Street isn’t to blame for the chaotic housing market
    Explainers

    The boogeyman isn’t who you want it to be.

    By Jerusalem Demsas
    Politics
    Democratic voters are divided on whether Biden should crack down on IsraelDemocratic voters are divided on whether Biden should crack down on Israel
    Politics

    Biden’s position toward Israel hasn’t changed, but the Democratic Party has.

    By Jerusalem Demsas
    Is there a housing bubble?
    Explainers

    Houses are getting more and more expensive. There’s a simple fix for that.

    By Jerusalem Demsas

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