The CDC’s eviction moratorium, previously extended one month by the Biden administration, is set to expire next week on July 31. This could be catastrophic for families and communities around the country as renters find themselves without stable housing—and, in many cases, without recourse. Advocates for fair housing have argued that “right to counsel” programs […]
What’s the Word: Eviction
We’re less than two weeks away from the expiration of the CDC’s original eviction ban, and with news of the new coronavirus relief bill on its way, many are hopeful that it will help keep families in their homes in 2021. Today on “What’s the Word” Adam Schuster looks into both the guidelines and shortcomings […]
Housing Precarity and Eviction During the Pandemic
Every month since April, around 30% of Americans have missed their housing payments. The federal eviction safeguard, along with the other benefits of the CARES Act, expired last week on July 31, leaving an estimated 40% of American renters vulnerable to losing their housing this month without renewed protections. Today on the show, Patty talks […]
Let’s Talk About America’s Affordable Housing Crisis
“Housing is a human right”—that’s the rallying cry of representatives Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez and Ilhan Omar, along with other social and economic justice advocates around the country. Today on the show, Ali digs into the history of housing segregation and the effects of the affordable housing crisis locally and nationally with attorney Heidi Wegleitner from the […]
Local Activist Raises Money to Help Black Women Avoid Eviction
Eviction and the fear of eviction affect thousands of Dane County residents every year. Certain populations, like black women with children, are especially vulnerable. One community activist is using a crowdfunding campaign to help Madisonians stay in their homes. Brandi Grayson has raised $15,000 over the past year to help black women avoid eviction or […]
New Project Offers Legal Defense To Those Facing Eviction
A new project from is offering legal defense services for those facing eviction in Dane County. Housed at the Dane County Courthouse, the Eviction Defense Project provides tenants facing eviction with access to free civil legal aid and on-site, limited scope, representation. Tuesday host Carousel Bayrd speaks with Heidi Wegleitner of Legal Action of Wisconsin […]
