Friday, May 15, 2026

Tag: rent control

Justice Department sues six of the nation’s largest landlords in effort...

Together, the six landlords manage more than 1.3 million apartments in 43 states and the District of Columbia.

Biden proposes national rent control: Caps to target major corporate landlords...

The announcement, scheduled for Tuesday in Nevada, comes as Biden seeks re-election and tries to tackle one of the most pressing issues facing American renters.

Tenants demand a national renters bill of rights amidst skyrocketing rents...

Rising up for housing justice: tenants unite to demand a national renters bill of rights.

‘Renters are struggling’: economists back tenant-led push for federal rent control

"We have seen corporate landlords—who own a larger share of the rental market than ever before—use inflation as an excuse to hike rents and reap excess profits beyond what should be considered fair and reasonable."

Tenants push Biden for rent control on all government-backed housing

‘They got richer, and we got priced out!’

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Nearly all plant-based meat alternatives Contain mycotoxins

The researchers found that 100 percent of the plant-based meat substitutes contained at least one of 19 different types of mycotoxins, often showing high "co-occurrence" (multiple toxins in a single product).

Waterboarding for dollars in Cuba

The CBS Sunday Morning program, “Next: Cuba?” which aired on April 26, presented a discussion of the recent intensification of sanctions on...

California officials accuse Trump administration of targeting blue states after Medicaid funding freeze

Federal officials cite fraud concerns while California leaders warn millions could lose access to critical healthcare and in-home support services.

Butter (and schools), not guns (and warfare)

The War Against Iran, Up Close and Personal (and All Too Far Away).