The U.S. is in the midst of a housing crisis that the pandemic has only intensified. Today, we kick off the hour learning about local efforts to combat evictions and homelessness with Robin Sereno from the Tenant Resource Center. Then, journalist Marisa Endicott gives us a picture of the housing crisis at the national level […]
The Threat of an Eviction Crisis
There are roughly 30 million people in the US facing the dire prospect of being thrown out of their home. This is not because there are not enough homes but purely for the sake of profitability and the failure of capitalism to provide for people. In a society of such extreme plentitude the pervasive homelessness […]
Tinier Houses Take Shape at Wiggie’s Bar
The late David Wiganowski, who owned “Wiggie’s” tavern on Madison’s north side, was a stalwart conservative on the Dane County Board of Supervisors and a frequent thorn in the side of Madison-area liberals. When the Occupy Madison movement established a homeless encampment on county-owned land, however, they found in “Wiggy” an unexpected champion and friend. […]
Porchlight and City Move Men’s Emergency Shelter to Larger Locat...
Porchlight is a non-profit with the goal to reduce homelessness in Dane County. They work with community leaders to provide shelter, affordable housing, and supportive services for people experiencing homelessness. They are the main provider for men in need of shelter in Dane County. For many years, Porchlight provided overnight shelter through basement facilities in […]
Homeless Community Braces for Winter as New Shelter Announced
Editor’s Note: This story was broadcast before the sale for the new emergency homeless shelter fell through. According to the Mayor’s office, the sale was broken off by the property’s owner. In a press release sent on October 21st, Mayor Rhodes-Conway said the project will continue and city officials will seek a new location for […]
Occupy Madison Village Looks To Expand
Ever since its founding in the aftermath of the Occupy movement a decade ago, Occupy Madison Village has provided simple, basic housing to those in need. The Village at East Johnson street contains eight 99-square foot homes, with a shared kitchen and bathroom facilities. It has been hailed as a model for the tiny home […]
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