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For media inquiries, contact Dawn Raftery at dawnraftery@povertylaw.org. See our most recent press releases below.

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Strengthening Tenant Protections and Housing Affordability

Shriver Center participates in White House meeting with tenant leaders, advocates, and providers.

Shriver Center on Poverty Law Appoints New Directors to Its Board

Macrie, Strong Marks and Wallis bring legal and business experience.

Meet Jen Wagner, the New Director of the Legal Impact Network

Working across state lines to create collective, bold, and meaningful systems change.

Pretrial Electronic Monitoring of Accused People Harms Families and Communities

Electronic monitoring should be eliminated as a policy tool in pretrial settings.

Q&A with Women’s Rights Leader Wendy Pollack

Wendy Pollack, the director of the Shriver Center's Women’s Law and Policy Initiative began her career working as a union carpenter.

Out on a Limb: Protecting Low-Wage Workers from Exploitation

Time for action to increase racial equity and opportunities for low-wage workers.

A Step Forward: HUD Shows Commitment to Reducing Housing Barriers

Since everyone needs a place to live, ensuring that people with records have access to stable housing is not merely equitable, but also a matter of common sense.

Illinois Continues Building Toward an Equitable Recovery for All

This spring, the Shriver Center championed a legislative agenda in Illinois designed to support low-wage workers, expand access to health coverage, and secure stable housing so that all Illinoisans can thrive.