Impact For Equity
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Impact for Equity is a catalyst for racial, economic, and social justice in Chicago and Illinois.
Impact for Equity Director of Housing @danielkayhertz.bsky.social and Chicago Community Trust Vice President of Community Impact Marisa Novara co-authored an op-ed in last week's Chicago Tribune comparing a recent law change in New York City to one in Chicago.
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Marisa Novara and Daniel Kay Hertz: New York nixes veto power over housing while Chicago unwisely doubles down
The recent granny flat fight in Chicago is an example of the city upholding a tradition that has held back affordable housing.
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November 19, 2025 at 5:07 PM
Impact for Equity Director of Housing @danielkayhertz.bsky.social and Chicago Community Trust Vice President of Community Impact Marisa Novara co-authored an op-ed in last week's Chicago Tribune comparing a recent law change in New York City to one in Chicago.
www.chicagotribune.com/2025/11/13/o...
www.chicagotribune.com/2025/11/13/o...
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Wrote about the other big outcome of the NYC election and how Chicago moved in the other direction
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Marisa Novara and Daniel Kay Hertz: New York nixes veto power over housing while Chicago unwisely doubles down
The recent granny flat fight in Chicago is an example of the city upholding a tradition that has held back affordable housing.
www.chicagotribune.com
November 13, 2025 at 2:04 PM
Wrote about the other big outcome of the NYC election and how Chicago moved in the other direction
www.chicagotribune.com/2025/11/13/o...
www.chicagotribune.com/2025/11/13/o...
Free trade comes with trade-offs and sacrifices, and one of those big sacrifices was manufacturing jobs. That destroyed the Democratic Party coalition.
But other than that, what, pray tell, @mattyglesias.bsky.social has the American right been correct about?
But other than that, what, pray tell, @mattyglesias.bsky.social has the American right been correct about?
November 4, 2025 at 5:40 PM
Free trade comes with trade-offs and sacrifices, and one of those big sacrifices was manufacturing jobs. That destroyed the Democratic Party coalition.
But other than that, what, pray tell, @mattyglesias.bsky.social has the American right been correct about?
But other than that, what, pray tell, @mattyglesias.bsky.social has the American right been correct about?
We are thrilled that the #Illinois Assembly passed the #CleanSlate Act today! This vital piece of legislation provides for automatic record sealing for most nonviolent convictions, giving real second chances to those who have served their time. www.wcia.com/news/illinoi...
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October 30, 2025 at 8:43 PM
We are thrilled that the #Illinois Assembly passed the #CleanSlate Act today! This vital piece of legislation provides for automatic record sealing for most nonviolent convictions, giving real second chances to those who have served their time. www.wcia.com/news/illinoi...
Illinois can and must do better for its people. Our deepest condolences go to Sonya Massey's family as they grieve their loved one and continue to seek justice and accountability.
October 30, 2025 at 6:37 PM
Illinois can and must do better for its people. Our deepest condolences go to Sonya Massey's family as they grieve their loved one and continue to seek justice and accountability.
This case underscores the need for a strong state police officer decertification system to ensure problem officers are discovered and removed, rather than allowing them to move from department to department and escape consequences.
October 30, 2025 at 6:37 PM
This case underscores the need for a strong state police officer decertification system to ensure problem officers are discovered and removed, rather than allowing them to move from department to department and escape consequences.
Sean Grayson, who has a history of officer misconduct, should never have been in a position to be in Sonya Massey's home responding to her calls for help.
October 30, 2025 at 6:37 PM
Sean Grayson, who has a history of officer misconduct, should never have been in a position to be in Sonya Massey's home responding to her calls for help.
Sonya Massey was a daughter, a mother, and loved one who called police for assistance and was met with horrifying brutality. But this murder never should have happened.
October 30, 2025 at 6:37 PM
Sonya Massey was a daughter, a mother, and loved one who called police for assistance and was met with horrifying brutality. But this murder never should have happened.
Yesterday, Sonya Massey's killer Sean Grayson was convicted of second degree murder.
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Downstate jury finds ex-cop guilty of second-degree murder for fatally shooting Sonya Massey
The conviction against former deputy sheriff Sean Grayson carries a potential sentence of four to 20 years.
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October 30, 2025 at 6:37 PM
Yesterday, Sonya Massey's killer Sean Grayson was convicted of second degree murder.
www.wbez.org/criminal-jus...
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A lot of interesting stuff here from @housingstudies.bsky.social, but here's an [eyes emoji] one: Chicago has gained 176,000 households between 2012 and 2023, growing from almost exactly 1 million to 1.18 million housingstudies.org/blog/rental-...
Understanding Chicago’s Rental Affordability Challenges: A Review of Data, Trends, and Solutions
In advance of our upcoming State of Rental in Chicago report, this blog presents the newest data on changes in the rental housing stock and the demographic and socioeconomic makeup of renters, offerin...
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October 28, 2025 at 5:09 PM
A lot of interesting stuff here from @housingstudies.bsky.social, but here's an [eyes emoji] one: Chicago has gained 176,000 households between 2012 and 2023, growing from almost exactly 1 million to 1.18 million housingstudies.org/blog/rental-...
Impact for Equity stands firmly against ongoing federal intervention in Chicagoland and throughout Illinois.
Impact for Equity Statement on Federal Intervention in Chicagoland | Impact for Equity
Impact for Equity stands firmly against ongoing federal intervention in [...]
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October 20, 2025 at 4:31 PM
Impact for Equity stands firmly against ongoing federal intervention in Chicagoland and throughout Illinois.
Impact for Equity supports the #Chicago #HealthyHomes Ordinance, check out this opportunity to share your experience with the Chicago City Council.
October 14, 2025 at 4:12 PM
Impact for Equity supports the #Chicago #HealthyHomes Ordinance, check out this opportunity to share your experience with the Chicago City Council.
Impact for Equity is proud to work alongside #CAFHA in our efforts to improve the state's Affordable Housing Planning and Appeal Act ( #AHPAA ) and create a proactive #rental inspection system in Chicago through the #HealthyHomesCoalition. Congratulations on 40 years, CAFHA!
October 2, 2025 at 4:27 PM
Impact for Equity is proud to work alongside #CAFHA in our efforts to improve the state's Affordable Housing Planning and Appeal Act ( #AHPAA ) and create a proactive #rental inspection system in Chicago through the #HealthyHomesCoalition. Congratulations on 40 years, CAFHA!
We are thrilled to celebrate 40 years of our esteemed partner the Chicago Area Fair Housing Alliance (CAFHA), an organization that advances the cause of #fairhousing for residents of #Chicagoland and throughout the state of #Illinois.
October 2, 2025 at 4:27 PM
We are thrilled to celebrate 40 years of our esteemed partner the Chicago Area Fair Housing Alliance (CAFHA), an organization that advances the cause of #fairhousing for residents of #Chicagoland and throughout the state of #Illinois.
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A U.S. Supreme Court decision is raising concerns about racial profiling in federal law enforcement as immigration raids ramp up.
But locally, advocates said discriminatory policing is nothing new. And some worry the high court’s ruling could potentially impact local policing. to.wttw.com/46MDxOw
But locally, advocates said discriminatory policing is nothing new. And some worry the high court’s ruling could potentially impact local policing. to.wttw.com/46MDxOw
September 30, 2025 at 7:33 PM
A U.S. Supreme Court decision is raising concerns about racial profiling in federal law enforcement as immigration raids ramp up.
But locally, advocates said discriminatory policing is nothing new. And some worry the high court’s ruling could potentially impact local policing. to.wttw.com/46MDxOw
But locally, advocates said discriminatory policing is nothing new. And some worry the high court’s ruling could potentially impact local policing. to.wttw.com/46MDxOw
Last night, our own Director of Criminal Legal System Loren Jones was featured on a WTTW - Chicago PBS #ChicagoTonight panel discussing racial profiling and the implications of the recent Supreme Court decision in Noem v. Perdomo.
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September 29, 2025 Full Episode — Chicago Tonight
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September 30, 2025 at 2:40 PM
Last night, our own Director of Criminal Legal System Loren Jones was featured on a WTTW - Chicago PBS #ChicagoTonight panel discussing racial profiling and the implications of the recent Supreme Court decision in Noem v. Perdomo.
www.youtube.com/live/UzeV5fo...
www.youtube.com/live/UzeV5fo...
We are thrilled to partner with @indivisiblechicago.bsky.social, who, along with many other partner organizations, are hosting a rally at Butler Field in Grant Park on Saturday, October 18, 2025. The rally starts at 12:00 P.M. with a march to follow.
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Hands Off Chicago / No Kings! Rally and March · Indivisible Chicago
Here in Chicago we know how to rise up, fight back, and support each other. It is more important than ever that we do that together on October 18th as we show the nation and the world that Chicago is ...
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September 29, 2025 at 4:59 PM
We are thrilled to partner with @indivisiblechicago.bsky.social, who, along with many other partner organizations, are hosting a rally at Butler Field in Grant Park on Saturday, October 18, 2025. The rally starts at 12:00 P.M. with a march to follow.
www.mobilize.us/indivisiblec...
www.mobilize.us/indivisiblec...
Want to learn more about the Chicago Healthy Homes Ordinance? Join the Metropolitan Tenants Organization for a virtual informational session on Tuesday, September 23, 2025, at 6:00pm CT on Zoom. To register, visit bit.ly/chho-sep23
#healthyhomes #chicago #freewebinar
#healthyhomes #chicago #freewebinar
September 9, 2025 at 2:10 PM
Want to learn more about the Chicago Healthy Homes Ordinance? Join the Metropolitan Tenants Organization for a virtual informational session on Tuesday, September 23, 2025, at 6:00pm CT on Zoom. To register, visit bit.ly/chho-sep23
#healthyhomes #chicago #freewebinar
#healthyhomes #chicago #freewebinar
The coordinator will work with allied organizations, coalitions, elected representatives, and community leaders who are passionate about police accountability and community-led public safety.
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Work With Us | Chicago Gapa Coaliti
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September 2, 2025 at 2:03 PM
The coordinator will work with allied organizations, coalitions, elected representatives, and community leaders who are passionate about police accountability and community-led public safety.
www.chicagogapacoalition.com/general-9
www.chicagogapacoalition.com/general-9
The Campaign Coordinator serves as the administrator for the GAPA coalition. This person’s main goals are to uphold the values of GAPA’s community leaders and to ensure that the coalition works to achieve its desired objectives.
www.chicagogapacoalition.com/general-9
www.chicagogapacoalition.com/general-9
Work With Us | Chicago Gapa Coaliti
www.chicagogapacoalition.com
September 2, 2025 at 2:03 PM
The Campaign Coordinator serves as the administrator for the GAPA coalition. This person’s main goals are to uphold the values of GAPA’s community leaders and to ensure that the coalition works to achieve its desired objectives.
www.chicagogapacoalition.com/general-9
www.chicagogapacoalition.com/general-9
The Grassroots Alliance for #PoliceAccountability, of which we are a member, is hiring a full-time Campaign Coordinator!
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www.chicagogapacoalition.com/general-9
Work With Us | Chicago Gapa Coaliti
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September 2, 2025 at 2:03 PM
The Grassroots Alliance for #PoliceAccountability, of which we are a member, is hiring a full-time Campaign Coordinator!
www.chicagogapacoalition.com/general-9
www.chicagogapacoalition.com/general-9
No president can unilaterally undo state laws. The Pretrial Fairness Act is the law in State of Illinois. We call on @govpritzker.illinois.gov to defend it against any and all federal attempts to nullify it.
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Beat Back Trump’s Attack on the Pretrial Fairness Act!
President Trump has said he wants to end the Pretrial Fairness Act and bring back money bail in Illinois. We are asking people from across the state to call on their legislators and Governor Pritzker ...
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August 25, 2025 at 7:01 PM
No president can unilaterally undo state laws. The Pretrial Fairness Act is the law in State of Illinois. We call on @govpritzker.illinois.gov to defend it against any and all federal attempts to nullify it.
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actionnetwork.org/letters/beat...
Impact for Equity stands with the Illinois Network for Pretrial Justice, who is calling on all Illinoisans to write to Governor Pritzker’s office to let him know that on no uncertain terms, you support no-cash bail.
August 25, 2025 at 7:01 PM
Impact for Equity stands with the Illinois Network for Pretrial Justice, who is calling on all Illinoisans to write to Governor Pritzker’s office to let him know that on no uncertain terms, you support no-cash bail.
By ending cash bail, Illinois has begun to level the playing field. Pretrial release should be determined by a number of factors, none of which is how much money the accused has available to them.
August 25, 2025 at 7:01 PM
By ending cash bail, Illinois has begun to level the playing field. Pretrial release should be determined by a number of factors, none of which is how much money the accused has available to them.
These are fundamentally undemocratic ideals that in essence create two legal systems – one for the rich and well-connected, another for everyone else.
August 25, 2025 at 7:01 PM
These are fundamentally undemocratic ideals that in essence create two legal systems – one for the rich and well-connected, another for everyone else.