Money for the past? Why Evanston’s recovery program is missing the mark Opinion February 22, 2026 Evanston, Illinois, made history in 2021 by implementing the nation’s first race-based redress plan for past housing discrimination against Black…
I work hard, play by the rules – and the American dream is still out of reach Opinion February 5, 2026 The Trump administration is considering a plan to let Americans use their 401(k) retirement accounts for a down payment on…
America’s housing crisis should face federal pressure from the Trump administration Opinion February 1, 2026 America is in the midst of a housing crisis, and it’s no mystery why. House prices have risen well above…
Trump’s housing plan allowing 401(k) withdrawals is a terrible idea, expert says Opinion January 23, 2026 Every few years, Washington comes up with a “creative” solution to an affordability problem that seems helpful on the surface,…
Virginia Governor issues affordability plan to retain talent and employees Opinion December 26, 2025 In November, Virginians elected me as their 75th governor by the largest margin of victory for a Democrat in modern…
Trump HUD cuts housing aid for illegal immigrants and ends Biden’s border mess Opinion December 26, 2025 In his recent address to the American people, President Donald Trump said, “Eleven months ago I inherited a mess. And…
Wake Up Call: Gen Z Rejects Republicans Due to Economic Barriers to the American Dream Opinion December 19, 2025 Young Americans’ apathy toward the Republican Party is not ideological; It comes from the simple fact that they can no…
Declining marriage rates are exacerbating the affordability crisis for young adults Opinion December 2, 2025 A key aspect of the suddenly trendy “affordability” issue is that young adults are being priced out housing market. The…
A 50-year mortgage plan will not solve the housing affordability crisis Opinion November 13, 2025 The assembly of the American Dream begins with a front door and a mortgage. President Donald Trump is right when…
Research shows that billions in homeless funds fuel radical activism Opinion October 29, 2025 For years, Americans have been told that “compassion” for the homeless meant writing bigger and bigger checks – more money,…
