Jennifer Ludden

NPR reporter covering housing, homelessness, inequality. @jenniferludden.bsky.social. On Signal at jenniferludden.20

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Helene’s destruction hit seasonal workers on a farm that spans both sides of the Pigeon River. https://t.co/ySpf7RWhgE

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One solace in the tragedy of Helene’s flooding has been the kindness of strangers. https://t.co/BTbIbbjCZ0

[Jennifer Ludden @JenniferLudden]

Back from a week in Eastern Tennessee with this day trip to NC. Struck by the grit of so many who are pushing through with tears, laughter and hugs.

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A new kind of public housing for all income levels https://t.co/7O05a78Bs7

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Looking forward to this!

[Harvard JCHS @Harvard_JCHS]

Homeowners & renters are struggling with high housing costs and millions of buyers have been priced out of the market. But rent growth is slowing and construction is starting to lift housing inventory.

Livestream for new #harvardhousingreport June 20.

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[Pam Fessler @pamelafessler]

Reporters/editors...check this out! Lots of tips, especially for those new to the voting/elections beat.

Getting the story right has never been more important. You can get the full guide @TheElectionsGrp

[Jennifer Ludden @JenniferLudden]

Deep poverty can have lasting harm on a baby’s development. Flint, Michigan, now aims to wipe it out in that first year with cash aid for all new mothers. https://t.co/e3Jn6VBck0

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This is a beautiful story of a Gazan baker helping Palestinians celebrate life amid war.

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150 + pilots across the U.S. have been testing the impact of giving people cash, no strings attached. Advocates say it could fill crucial gaps in the current social safety net.
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Housing has became unaffordable for a record half of all U.S. renters. A big chunk of them pay more than half their income on rent and utilities.

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As feared and predicted, U.S. homelessness spiked to a record high last year.
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Baby boomers are entering older age amid a historic affordable housing shortage and widening inequality. A new study from @Harvard_JCHS warns many won't be able to access the kind of housing or caregiving they need. https://t.co/5jaKgFnv70

[Jennifer Ludden @JenniferLudden]

A fond farewell from DC! With thanks for Dusty’s fantastic years with the @Nationals

[Houston Astros @astros]

Leaving his mark.

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To tackle homelessness in a tight market, this LA program functions as a kind of real estate agency for the unhoused. It’s a model that’s spreading.

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Despite massive spending to house people in LA, even more keep falling into homelessness. Officials say prevention is imperative, and they’re using AI to help in a first-of-its-kind program.

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[MDRC @MDRC_News]

Child poverty more than doubles — a year after hitting record low, Census data shows https://t.co/XlxynFUyWc via @JenniferLudden @NPR

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[Rachel Martin @rachelnpr]

My friend and co-worker Brian Jarboe and his family have suffered a big blow. If you've ever heard a segment on one of NPR big shows that moved you - Brian had a lot to do with it. If you can contribute even a little, we'd so appreciate it.
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[Kim Ghattas @KimGhattas]

So much pain. So little justice. #beirut #impunity.

[Pam Fessler @pamelafessler]

Seems important to know. https://t.co/dLN893T0J4

[Neela Banerjee @neelaeast]

What happens in Antarctica doesnt stay in Antarctica, people. @rhersher breaks it down for you.
https://t.co/u3cPB0wdww