1.5 million Americans filed for unemployment in one week in June. People are still losing their jobs months into the coronavirus pandemic. When we shut down the economy to face the pandemic and it’s difficult to restart because of continued outbreaks of the virus and problems with reopening businesses.
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Stephanie Ruhle
June 25, 2020
Governor Cuomo has extended a moratorium on evictions through August to help New Yorkers who are facing financial hardship during the coronavirus pandemic. Some people argue that there should be more relief for renters while businesses are closed. Others argue that this is too difficult for landlords.
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Zack Fink
May 8, 2020
Many Americans are being threatened by eviction, even though there are new laws to prevent evictions during the pandemic. There is a debate happening between politicians about whether or not there should be federal relief to help families pay back their rent.
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Mariza Penaloza
May 1, 2020
Millions of Americans have lost their jobs during the coronavirus pandemic and are unable to pay rent this month. Activists across the country are organizing a rent strike in response. Cancelling rent for the duration of the pandemic would allow low-income families keep their heads above water.
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Annie Lowrey
May 2, 2020
In Columbia Heights, D.C., people gathered to call on leaders to cancel rent during the coronavirus pandemic. The gathering was organized by the D.C. Tenants Union. People are concerned about eviction and homelessness during the pandemic.
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Tom Dempsey
July 25, 2020
The U.S. unemployment rate remains high overall. Some cities have been hit especially hard, with unemployment rates over 15%.
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Samuel Stebbins
August 8, 2020
There are protections for people having trouble making rent payments because of the coronavirus pandemic. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has temporarily paused all evictions because of nonpayment of rent.
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September 4, 2020
Many Americans, especially those with lower incomes, are struggling to pay their bills during the coronavirus pandemic. Lower-income adults are more likely to be affected by coronavirus-related job loss or pay cuts.Pew Research Center
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Kim Parker, Rachel Minkin & Jesse Bennett
September 24, 2020
Unemployment rates in the U.S. are at their highest since the Great Depression, and lots of Americans are struggling to pay their bills. Rent is the largest monthly expense for most of the country, so many politicians are advocating for rent cancellation and to increase federal aid and rent assistance.CNBC
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Alicia Adamczyk
June 1, 2020
Young workers are especially hard hit during economic recessions, and the recession caused by the coronavirus is no exception. Young workers are more likely to be unemployed than the rest of the labor force. This is especially true for young Black and Hispanic workers and young workers with lower levels of education.
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Stephanie Aaronson & Fransisca Alba
September 10, 2020
