We're thrilled to welcome Rachel "La Loca" Strauss and Stephanie "Fefi" Castedo as our newest Artists in Action Fellows! Rachel is a podcast storyteller whose work sits at the intersection of performance and social justice — through the fellowship, she'll be developing a community-centered project rooted in her podcasting practice. Fefi is a visual artist whose work translates lived experiences into imagery that sparks dialogue — she'll be using art to support and elevate our in-home childcare campaign. Follow along as TAL's communications team shares video updates on their creative journeys!
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New Report - A Civil Injustice: The State of Eviction in California, 2010–2024
New Report - A Civil Injustice: The State of Eviction in California, 2010–2024
Fourteen years of eviction court data reveal widespread inequities across California and expose how procedural failures continue to push tenants out of their homes.
New Report - The Way Home: Supportive Social Housing
New Report - The Way Home: Supportive Social Housing
A new report from The Action Lab and VOCAL-US outlines a transformative vision for supportive social housing rooted in permanent affordability and integrated care.
The Tenant Power Act Introduced in New York State
The Tenant Power Act Introduced in New York State
The Action Lab and anchor partners helped introduce the Tenant Power Act, landmark legislation to strengthen tenant organizing and accountability across New York State.

Fall of Freedom May Day 2026 Video Recap
Fall of Freedom May Day 2026 Video Recap
From salsa sketching and open mic performances to a live concert by Los Chachos, Fall of Freedom May Day brought the community together to honor workers, resist gentrification, and celebrate cultural resistance.

NY Landlords Brace for Tenant Power Act
NY Landlords Brace for Tenant Power Act
A newly introduced Tenant Power Act in New York would expand tenant union rights, require landlords to negotiate in good faith, and establish statewide funding for tenant organizing.

The Ball Without Billionaires Met Gala Protest
The Ball Without Billionaires Met Gala Protest
Workers, artists, and labor organizers staged the “Ball Without Billionaires” in New York, transforming the language of fashion into a public statement against billionaire power and labor exploitation.

