tenants – The Shoestring

Maia Penuel and Milla Wenick, tenants of 126 King St. in Northampton, speak at a rally on July 10, 2026. The two speak into a microphone on the right side of the picture, a large speaker sitting to their left. Behind them, several people hold a black banner that reads, in yellow font, "Northampton Tenants Union." Others hold signs saying "Don't wait, negotiate" and "Rent is Wicked High."

Housing

Despite rent control defeat, tenants continue organizing

Last month, Massachusetts' highest court tossed out a rent-control ballot measure. But tenant organizers say the setback won't stop their work fighting against climbing...

divina cordeiro and Dusty ChristensenJuly 16, 2026

Members of the Easthampton Tenants Union rally at City hall in December 2025. One speaker stands at a podium that says "Support Easthampton tenants" while others hold signs behind that read "The rent is wicked high," "Keep our elders in their homes," "Warm, cozy, affordable homes," and "Massahcusetts es nuestro hogar."

Housing

As rent control campaign talks compromise, some tenant organizers feel “blindsided”

To avoid a grueling fight before November, the campaign for rent stabilization has worked on compromise legislation with developers and other opponents of the...

Dylan VrinsJune 18, 2026

Mona Shadi speaks at a Easthampton Tenants Union press conference last year. She stands at a podium that reads "Support Easthampion TENANTS! Join us in working to Keep our Community together!"

Housing

Easthampton Tenants Union is racking up wins

Citywide tenants unions are rare. But they’re starting to pop up nationwide, including in Easthampton, where neighbors are building power by fighting for cheaper...

Dusty ChristensenMarch 7, 2026

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Housing

Despite rent control defeat, tenants continue organizing

Housing

As rent control campaign talks compromise, some tenant organizers feel “blindsided”

Housing

Easthampton Tenants Union is racking up wins