read a cursed parenting article that argued only one thing matters to your child's success: your housing "choices." this isn't surprising and it's one of the potent driving forces behind racist, segregationist urban planning across the country
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instead of blaming folks for not having access to a mortgage in a rich neighborhood (and all that comes w that) we could tax the rich, invest in the public good, stop all evictions, and fund safe, stable, public housing for everyone. happy mothers day
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@brycecovert: "Having children is the single greatest predictor of whether someone will face eviction. It can be difficult to make rent & support a family, especially for women of color, who on average are paid less than white women, & single mothers living on one paycheck...1 reply 0 retweets 4 likesShow this thread
...Landlords—eager for an excuse to rid themselves of tenants whose children might cause noise complaints or property damage, or for whom lead hazards have to be abated or child services called—are often all too happy to begin eviction proceedings."https://newrepublic.com/article/161578/landlords-target-mothers-eviction-crisis-covid …
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