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The Biden policy that could change your neighborhood

Jan 31, 202351 min
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Episode description

One of the most important pieces of civil rights legislation in American history is the Fair Housing Act of 1968. It is also a piece of legislation that has rarely been properly enforced. So, in early January, the Biden administration released a proposal that would give the FHA a new set of teeth. Vox senior policy reporter Rachel Cohen (@rmc031) explains.  


PLUS: The Biden administration wants to hear from you. Click here to find out how to submit your feedback about the new proposal.


References:

Your segregated town might finally be in trouble 

The Gray Area: The roots of homelessness 

The homeownership society was a mistake

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Host:

Jonquilyn Hill


Credits:

Sofi LaLonde, producer

Cristian Ayala, engineer

A.M. Hall, editorial director of talk podcasts


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