The Not So Fair Housing Act: Disparities in Home Valuations

*Iyana Arrington I. Introduction During the summer of 2021, Baltimore natives Nathan Connolly (Nathan) and his wife, Shani Mott (Shani), pursued a home mortgage refinance.[1] After purchasing their home, the couple made numerous renovations.[2] However, the appraiser valued their home at only $472,000.[3] Months later, the couple applied again; but this time a colleague stoodContinue reading “The Not So Fair Housing Act: Disparities in Home Valuations”

“And Justice for All”: Is Environmental Justice Thwarted by the Federal Legislative Process?

*Ashli Glatfelter I. Introduction The idea that nature is the “great equalizer” unfortunately seems to have little merit lately.[1] Ideally, clean air, drinking water, and recreational spaces are available to all Americans without discrimination based on race or socioeconomic status.[2] In reality, unequal access to the benefits of these natural resources is another injustice facingContinue reading ““And Justice for All”: Is Environmental Justice Thwarted by the Federal Legislative Process?”