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Rachel Cohen Booth

Rachel Cohen Booth

Senior Policy Correspondent

    Latest articles by Rachel Cohen Booth

    Housing
    Oregon’s Gov. Tina Kotek opens up about the state’s housing crisisOregon’s Gov. Tina Kotek opens up about the state’s housing crisis
    Housing

    Homelessness nearly lost her the election. Now she’s trying to fix it.

    By Rachel Cohen Booth
    Policy
    Will limiting background checks make housing fairer?Will limiting background checks make housing fairer?
    Policy

    Why some cities are restricting landlords’ reviews of criminal history.

    By Rachel Cohen Booth
    Housing
    The little-noticed court decision that changed homelessness in AmericaThe little-noticed court decision that changed homelessness in America
    Housing

    Is there a right to sleep outside?

    By Rachel Cohen Booth
    Abortion
    Republicans’ abortion bans are nothing like those in EuropeRepublicans’ abortion bans are nothing like those in Europe
    Abortion

    Yes, even the 12-week ones.

    By Rachel Cohen Booth
    Politics
    One state just became a national leader on child care. Here’s how they did it.One state just became a national leader on child care. Here’s how they did it.
    Politics

    Inside the winning fight in Vermont.

    By Rachel Cohen Booth
    Policy
    Independents back abortion rights. They’re less sure Democrats do.Independents back abortion rights. They’re less sure Democrats do.
    Policy

    New research suggests the party has room for improvement ahead of 2024.

    By Rachel Cohen Booth
    Policy
    The Republican push to weaken child labor laws, explainedThe Republican push to weaken child labor laws, explained
    Policy

    It’s not just about a labor shortage.

    By Rachel Cohen Booth
    Policy
    The fight to make it harder for landlords to evict their tenantsThe fight to make it harder for landlords to evict their tenants
    Policy

    Landlords can kick renters out of housing for basically any reason. “Good cause” laws would change that.

    By Rachel Cohen Booth
    Policy
    Where are all the apartments for families?Where are all the apartments for families?
    Policy

    Cities are finally starting to build more housing — but not for people with kids.

    By Rachel Cohen Booth
    Policy
    Fixing the child care crisis starts with understanding itFixing the child care crisis starts with understanding it
    Policy

    Not everything is talking about the same thing — and that matters.

    By Rachel Cohen Booth

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