A homeless Iowa mom of 2 is struggling to find a landlord who will accept her housing voucher before it expires. The state is making it harder by allowing landlords to discriminate against her.

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An aerial view shows homes in Jesup, Iowa. Republican presidential candidates are currently criss-crossing Iowa as the states January 15 Republican caucus draws near.
An aerial view shows homes on December 20, 2023 in Jesup, Iowa. In 2021, Iowa passed a law barring cities and counties from protecting voucher holders from overt discrimination by landlords.

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China is in the middle of its own retirement crisis as many older people cannot afford to stop working

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An elderly lady washing vegetables inside a tulou in Fujian, China.
Elderly lady washing vegetables inside a tulou in Fujian, China.

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People are using cash transfers like basic income to pay rent, and it shows just how badly a housing-crisis solution is needed

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An 'Apartments for Rent' sign hangs in front of a building on December 06, 2022 in Miami Beach, Florida.
An 'Apartments for Rent' sign hangs in front of a building on December 06, 2022 in Miami Beach, Florida.

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