September/October 1994

      Decent Public Housing: What Went Wrong?
      By John Atlas and Peter Dreier
      Millions of low-income Americans found homes and communities in public housing. But, after decades of harmful policy, public housing has become a nightmare the poor are condemned to relive every day. How did it happen?

      Joseph Shuldiner
      Interview by Chester Hartman
      The Assistant Secretary for Public and Indian Housing describes the new HUD's commitment to service for residents and to rebuilding the image of public housing in America

      ACORN Organizes
      By Madeline Talbott
      Should public housing tenant organizations be part of the local Housing Authority or outside and independent of the authority? ACORN stands firmly for independence.

      No Easy Walk, By Helen Stummer (Available in Hard Copy Only.)
      A selection of images from photographer Helen M. Stummer's new book introduces us to a group of residents of Newark, New Jersey's Central Ward district. Her compassionate photo essay brings us into their lives, showing us their victories, disappointments and daily challenges.

     

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