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#HumanRights #BasicHumanRights #NoDebate #EqualityForAll #DueProcess #UniversalHealthcare #FoodSecurity #HousingSecurity #CoreValues
#NotEveryDisagreementRequiresADiscussion
July 21, 2026 at 1:05 PM
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“It was not my intention to collapse; no, I would die standing.”

Knut Hamsun
Hunger
1890

#modernnovel #psychologicalnovel #norwegianliterature #philosophy #booksky #poverty #housingsecurity #homelessness #foodsecurity #writing #novel #books #reading #resistance #translation #robertbly #19thC
February 25, 2025 at 2:33 PM
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It’s North Texas Giving Day. Please support those in need in your community. Check out the list of local nonprofits. #foodsecurity #housingsecurity #animalrescue
North Texas Giving Day
North Texas Giving Day is Communities Foundation of Texas’ largest community investment initiative. 100% of each donation goes to nonprofits.
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September 17, 2026 at 4:10 PM
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New York City's supportive housing operations could face a devastating loss of $147 million in funding due to recent HUD changes—now is the time to act!

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#NY #CitizenPortal #FederalFunding #HousingSecurity #NewYorkSupportiveHousing #CommunityAdvocacy
Supportive-housing funding at risk, CB5 told; committee urged to submit HUD comments by Oct. 13
Supportive Housing Network staff warned that recent HUD changes could redirect or cut Continuum of Care funding and put roughly $147 million at risk; committee members agreed to consider submitting comments to HUD and asking elected officials for a city plan.
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September 25, 2026 at 10:49 AM
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Multnomah County is racing against the clock to secure vital funding for homeless services amid a legal storm that could change everything.

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#MultnomahCounty #OR #HousingSecurity #LegalChallenges
Multnomah County unanimously authorizes submission of HUD Continuum of Care application amid legal uncertainty
County staff told commissioners the FY2026 HUD CoC NOFO is highly competitive and in litigation; the board approved submitting a collaborative application to preserve local homeless services funding despite risks from a pending appeal.
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September 25, 2026 at 9:18 AM
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Residents are demanding stronger tenant union representation and educational outreach to combat predatory real estate practices threatening their homes.

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#NY #CitizenPortal #TenantEducation #HousingSecurity #NewYorkTenants #CommunityOutreach
Board members emphasize tenant outreach, unions and steps against deed theft
Members urged the housing committee to connect with tenant unions, create educational materials on rent-stabilization and estate planning, and explore 'cease and desist' real-estate solicitation zones to protect vulnerable owners from predatory offers.
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September 19, 2026 at 6:05 AM
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The debate over the proposed good-cause eviction law in Utica is heating up, with business leaders urging caution while tenants demand urgent protections against arbitrary evictions.

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Utica hearing draws business opposition and tenant advocates on proposed good-cause eviction law
A public hearing on proposed good-cause eviction drew business leaders urging more data and tenant advocates pressing the council to adopt protections; the council did not enact the law but scheduled committee review with staff and asked for additional analysis.
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September 19, 2026 at 1:45 PM
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Colorado's House Bill 1168 is set to transform tenant rights by offering robust defenses against eviction and prohibiting excessive fees for overdue rent—will it redefine housing security in the state?

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#CO #FinancialBurden #HousingSecurity #CitizenPortal #TenantProtections
New tenant rights legislation addresses nonpayment defenses and repayment plans
Legislation establishes tenant defenses and prohibits landlord fees for repayment plans
citizenportal.ai
March 4, 2025 at 8:13 AM
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If you have half an hour to spare, this piece about a project supporting single mothers to build their own tiny houses is well worth watching. So heartwarming, but also it shows how important #housingsecurity is to our wellbeing, and how empowering it is to build your own home.
A $55k first home offer looked like a scam, but 15 women took the chance | Australian Story
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September 1, 2025 at 4:38 PM
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[1/8] Dorina Pojani, urbaniste à l’University of Queensland, montre que le "forever renting" devient une condition durable en Australie. Le logement n’est plus seulement un passage vers la propriété. Il devient un territoire d’insécurité quotidienne, qu’il faut réguler.
#geography #housingsecurity
‘Forever renting’ is common in New York, California and Europe. What lessons can we learn?
The first step is rethinking the way we view housing – as home and shelter rather than an investment or commodity.
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May 23, 2026 at 6:27 AM
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A good friend of ours is in a really tough spot right now and needs help. Please consider sharing and/or donating if you can. 🙏

#donate #gofundme #saveourhome #saveourpets #helpafriend #mutualaid #communitycare #supporteachother #housingsecurity #cats #animallovers
Donate to Help Us Save Our Home and Cats, organized by Elizabeth Finn
My roommate and I are facing a crisis that we never imagined. We're about to lose our h… Elizabeth Finn needs your support for Help Us Save Our Home and Cats
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June 18, 2026 at 9:40 PM
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❄️ Our energy funds are frozen—literally.
Families still need support with rising utility bills, and we can’t wait.

💙 Be the hero.
🔥 Donate now & help us thaw the freeze.
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#ThawTheFreeze #HelpingHomes #FrozenFunds #EnergyJustice #NNCP #HousingSecurity #TrueMajority
April 11, 2025 at 8:52 PM
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Nevada is stepping up with a groundbreaking $20.25M investment to combat evictions in Clark County and Reno!

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#NV #CitizenPortal #CommunitySupport #NevadaEvictionPrograms #FinancialAssistance #HousingSecurity
Nevada allocates $20.25M for eviction diversion programs in Clark County and Reno
Nevada appropriates funds to Clark County, Reno, and Rural Housing Authority for eviction programs.
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June 14, 2025 at 8:18 PM
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Salinas City Council takes a stand against homelessness by approving $387K for the Chinatown Navigation Center, a lifeline for over 932 households!

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#SalinasMontereyCounty #CA #CitizenPortal #CommunitySupport #HousingSecurity #SalinasHomelessness #SocialJustice
Salinas Council Approves $387K Funding For Chinatown Navigation Center Amid Housing Crisis
Salinas allocates funding to maintain Chinatown Navigation Center as a response to homelessness.
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September 1, 2025 at 1:17 AM
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Maryland's House Bill 767 is set to redefine tenant rights by mandating clearer eviction notices, but will it strike the right balance between protecting renters and supporting landlords?

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#MD #TenantRights #MarylandTenants #HousingSecurity #EvictionReform #CitizenPortal
House Bill 767 outlines landlord notice requirements for tenant evictions
House Bill 767 specifies notice criteria for landlords during tenant evictions.
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March 16, 2025 at 3:54 PM
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Nevada's Assembly Bill 38 is poised to revolutionize tenant rights in manufactured home parks, ensuring protections against landlord retaliation and clarifying what constitutes an abandoned home.

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#NV #NevadaManufacturedHomes #HousingSecurity #TenantRights #CitizenPortal
Nevada amends manufactured home regulations to protect tenant rights
Nevada updates laws to protect tenants from landlord retaliation and define abandoned homes.
citizenportal.ai
April 22, 2025 at 4:57 PM
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A groundbreaking bill in Minnesota aims to redefine rental agreements and tenant rights, igniting a fierce debate over housing security and landlord responsibilities.

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#MN #TenantRights #MinnesotaHousing #RentalAgreements #HousingSecurity #CitizenPortal
City Council proposes new definitions for rental units and landlord responsibilities
Council introduces terms for landlords and rental units in local housing regulations
citizenportal.ai
March 17, 2025 at 10:22 AM
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Iowa is on the brink of a major overhaul in tenant rights and rental agreements that could reshape the housing landscape for residents.

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#IA #HousingSecurity #CitizenPortal #IowaTenants #LandlordResponsibilities #TenantRights
Iowa amends rental agreement notice requirements and landlord access rules
Iowa updates laws regulating rental notices and landlord access to tenant properties.
citizenportal.ai
March 24, 2025 at 11:23 AM
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Santa Cruz just took a monumental step to protect tenants, capping rent increases at the St. George apartments and ensuring stability for those who need it most!

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Santa Cruz Council approves settlement to cap apartment rent increases
Council agrees to settlement preventing significant rent hikes for St. George apartments tenants.
citizenportal.ai
May 16, 2025 at 10:44 AM
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Connecticut lawmakers are poised to transform tenant rights with a groundbreaking bill aimed at holding landlords accountable for unsafe living conditions.

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#CT #HousingSecurity #LandlordAccountability #TenantRights #CitizenPortal
Legislature proposes task force for landlord health and safety violations in housing
Legislators plan task force to address municipal penalties for landlords' health violations.
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February 16, 2025 at 5:59 PM
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A groundbreaking bill in Washington aims to protect homeowners from rising property taxes, ensuring housing security for all residents—could this be the key to preventing displacement?

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#WA #HousingSecurity #TaxReform #HomeownershipStability #CitizenPortal
Washington legislature enacts primary residence property tax exemption for housing security
Legislature establishes tax exemption to protect homeownership and prevent displacement for residents.
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March 2, 2025 at 5:56 AM
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Residents of Lake County are demanding urgent action to protect mobile-home park residents from rising rents and mismanagement, sparking a heated discussion with local supervisors.

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#LakeCounty #CA #CitizenPortal #HousingSecurity #CommunityEngagement #TenantRights
Residents and advocates press Lake County supervisors for stronger mobile‑home protections
Public commenters urged Lake County to advance a rent‑stabilization ordinance and to investigate alleged breaches by park owners; advocates asked the board to request facts from the ad hoc committee and implement a temporary moratorium on fee increases for vulnerable residents.
citizenportal.ai
September 20, 2026 at 11:13 PM
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Minnesota's Senate Bill 2669 is set to revolutionize the social safety net with a historic $32.4 million funding boost for critical assistance programs!

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#MN #HealthcareAccess #MinnesotaSocialSupport #HousingSecurity #EconomicStability #CitizenPortal
Minnesota plans $4.89 billion health care funding for fiscal years 2028 and 2029
Minnesota allocates $4.89 billion for health care access and assistance programs in 2028 and 2029.
citizenportal.ai
March 17, 2025 at 12:24 AM