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Jerusalem Demsas

Jerusalem Demsas

Former Policy Reporter

    Latest articles by Jerusalem Demsas

    Politics
    Marcia Fudge confirmed as housing and urban development secretaryMarcia Fudge confirmed as housing and urban development secretary
    Politics

    With housing crises looming, Fudge was confirmed in a bipartisan vote to join Biden’s Cabinet.

    By Jerusalem Demsas
    Politics
    Georgia Republicans vote to roll back no-excuse absentee voting after Trump’s lossGeorgia Republicans vote to roll back no-excuse absentee voting after Trump’s loss
    Politics

    Georgia Republicans passed no-excuse absentee voting in 2005. Now they want to end it.

    By Jerusalem Demsas
    Politics
    1 in 7 US children live in poverty. Misplaced fears over single mothers could be why.1 in 7 US children live in poverty. Misplaced fears over single mothers could be why.
    Politics

    Child welfare programs are broadly popular, but a new Vox/Data for Progress poll indicates America might not be able to shake longstanding worries to implement them.

    By Jerusalem Demsas
    Politics
    How to convince a NIMBY to build more housingHow to convince a NIMBY to build more housing
    Politics

    A new Vox and Data for Progress poll suggests voters increase support for building more homes when presented with an economic case for it.

    By Jerusalem Demsas
    America’s racist housing rules really can be fixed
    Rethinking Policy for Black America

    More than 50 years after passage of the Fair Housing Act, it’s time to sue the suburbs.

    By Jerusalem Demsas
    Politics
    For the first time, the US will enforce housing discrimination protections for LGBTQ peopleFor the first time, the US will enforce housing discrimination protections for LGBTQ people
    Politics

    A 2020 Supreme Court ruling opened the door to extend Fair Housing Act protections for LGBTQ Americans.

    By Jerusalem Demsas
    Explainers
    The debate over who deserves a stimulus check, explainedThe debate over who deserves a stimulus check, explained
    Explainers

    One new proposal to limit the $1,400 stimulus checks could cut roughly 40 million Americans from eligibility.

    By Jerusalem Demsas
    Covid-19 caused a recession. So why did the housing market boom?
    Explainers

    The pandemic has seen soaring home prices and record housing insecurity.

    By Jerusalem Demsas
    Politics
    House Democrats invite Trump to testify in his second impeachment trialHouse Democrats invite Trump to testify in his second impeachment trial
    Politics

    It would be an unexpected bonus episode to the Trump Show.

    By Jerusalem Demsas
    Politics
    Grand jury charges Columbus officer with felony murder in shooting of Andre HillGrand jury charges Columbus officer with felony murder in shooting of Andre Hill
    Politics

    Adam Coy, a white former officer, was also charged with improperly wearing his body camera in the shooting of Hill, an unarmed Black man.

    By Jerusalem Demsas