Experts say ‘ban the box’ could improve eviction rate and help with homelessness
Excerpted from KIVI BOISE by Madeline White The affordable housing crisis is difficult for everyone — but it’s especially hard on those with criminal histories, since finding a place to […]
Medford restaurant sued by EEOC over sexual harassment
Excerpted from The Register-Guard by The Associated Press A civil rights lawsuit filed by a federal agency accuses the owners of a Medford restaurant of subjecting employees to sexual abuse […]
Oakland bans criminal background checks on renters
Excerpted from US News by Trevor Bach California’s affordable housing nightmare is well known: More than 40% of residents are now classified as housing cost-burdened, the highest proportion of any […]
Dating apps – do background checks to stop sexual assaults
Excerpted from CNN by Kara Alaimo Last week, Tinder announced that it was adding some new safety features to its app, including a panic button to call for help and […]