The Shadow of Neglect: Understanding the Legal Thresholds of Felony Elder Abuse

Elder abuse is a pervasive and often hidden crisis in the United States, casting a long shadow over the lives of the nation’s most vulnerable population. With the U.S. Department…

The Price of Neglect: How Cleveland Tenants Fought Back Against Extractive Landlords

For decades, the Shaker Square neighborhood in Cleveland stood as a model of transit-oriented, mixed-income living. With over 80 apartment buildings, the area was a beacon of stability, traditionally managed…

A Tide of Change: Baltimore Reclaims Its Public Pools from a Legacy of Neglect

On a humid Saturday in West Baltimore, the air at the Greater Model Aquatic Center is thick with the scent of chlorine and the high-pitched, jubilant shouts of children. Goggles…

The Crisis of Neglect: Why the Withdrawal of Philanthropic Support for Black Women is a Matter of Life and Death

The murders of Black women, girls, and gender-expansive individuals—names like Tatyana Aliyah Brooks and Khadijah Muhammad—are often relegated to the peripheries of the national news cycle. When they appear, they…