Research & Policy
This page gathers data, studies, and policy analysis that illuminate the realities facing tenants in Easthampton and across Western Massachusetts. By grounding our advocacy in evidence, we strengthen the fight for safe, stable, and affordable housing for all.
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Trump Budget Proposal and the Politics of Housing Austerity
Trump 2027 budget analysis: housing cuts, Project 2025 agenda, and rising rent burdens. Learn how austerity policies threaten tenants, increase displacement, and reshape housing justice in the United States.
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The Untold Threat of the GBREB
An anti-rent control study commissioned by a powerful landlord lobbying organization reflects the priorities of deep-pocketed real estate interests.
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The Gap
The Gap report shows that millions of renters, including many in Western Massachusetts, face a severe shortage of affordable housing due to market failures and underfunded public programs. This crisis underscores the importance of organizations like the ETU, which help tenants organize collectively to defend housing stability and push for systemic change.
