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Immigration, Public Housing, and Far-Right Politics
Across many democracies, far-right movements are gaining momentum — a trend that worries policymakers, researchers, and citizens alike. A common explanation points to material hardship: when people feel left behind economically and socially, they often turn to radical political alternatives. One critical dimension of this hardship is housing — especially the lack of affordable and secure homes. Could building more affordable housing help reduce support for far-right parties?
New research provides a nuanced answer. It finds that expanding access to social housing does seem to lower far-right…
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