gentrification

Living the High Life in Manhattan

The Manhattan skyline is very distinct thanks to its modern skyscrapers, but very few people can afford to live in them. What does that say about the American Dream?…

June 28, 2022

An illustration of protestors against the Brooklyn Tower

The Brooklyn Tower Is New York’s Reckoning With Gentrification

Niall Calvert, Wesleyan University

As Brooklyn’s newest skyscraper rises, expectations for an equitable future for the borough plummet.…

June 19, 2022

in an article about thrifting, a picture of TikTok user @walmart.jenny.humphrey

TikTok Creators Spark Debate Over the Ethics of Thrifting

Briana Byus, Biola University

After first gaining attention last year, the topic continues to ignite heated discussions on why and how individuals should thrift responsibly.…

June 15, 2021

Construction Site in article about gentrification

COVID-19 Has Made College Area Gentrification Worse

Katherine Bry, Washington University

The pandemic has made the strained relationships between colleges and surrounding areas worse as students bring both the possibility of infection and rising rental costs.…

October 12, 2020

An illustration of someone using Depop, an app for buying and selling clothes

Why It’s Unethical to Resell Thrifted Items on Depop

Katherine Brand, University of Michigan

Reselling thrifted items for outrages prices is contributing to the gentrification of thrift stores, harming those who rely on cheaper prices.…

August 13, 2020

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