Jennifer Ludden, NPR
The Supreme Court says cities can punish people for sleeping in public places
The decision is a win for Western cities that wanted more powers to manage record homelessness. But advocates say it won't solve the larger problem.
As millions struggle with home prices, housing becomes a top issue for voters
Across the country, including in swing states, people have been priced out of buying homes. Record numbers are finding rent unaffordable.
Supreme Court appears to side with an Oregon city’s crackdown on homelessness
Justices heard an Oregon city's appeal of lower court rulings that it's "cruel and unusual" to fine or jail people on public land if no shelter is available.
Homelessness in the U.S. hit a record high last year as pandemic aid ran out
Homelessness has been rising since 2017 in large part because of the country's massive shortage of affordable housing.
Why can’t we stop homelessness? 4 reasons why there’s no end in sight
Advocacy groups and researchers say a big driving force is the decline of affordable housing, a problem decades in the making.
Millions of Americans are resorting to risky ways to buy an affordable home
Alternative financing arrangements can be the only option for low-income Americans. But they lack the same protections as a mortgage, and many end up paying for years without ever gaining ownership.