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The Politics and Practice of Tenant Organizing

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Feb 5, 2023
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INSIGHT

Generalized Housing Crisis

  • The housing crisis affects more people, including higher-income individuals.
  • This increased impact has brought more attention and interest to the issue.
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Shifting Focus to Renters

  • The housing crisis initially centered on homeowners, particularly during the financial crisis.
  • It later shifted to renters, necessitating a focus on tenant organizing.
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Cities, Wealth, and Repression

  • Cities accumulate immense wealth, leading to increased policing and legal measures against unhoused people.
  • Shelters, presented as aid, function more like a combination of housing and jail, intensifying state violence.
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