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Jan 2023

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The Biden policy that could change your ...

About this episode

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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Jonquilyn Hill

Credits:

Sofi LaLonde, producer

Cristian Ayala, engineer

A.M. Hall, editorial director of talk podcasts

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