Patrick Range McDonald
@prmcdonald.bsky.social
Journalist. Activist. Won some awards, been around the block. Writing at Substack.
https://patrickrangemcdonald.substack.com/
https://macdomhnalls.substack.com/
https://patrickrangemcdonald.substack.com/
https://macdomhnalls.substack.com/
This week's edition of The Briefing is up!
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The Briefing: Rent Control Works, Greystar Settlement, Rent Freeze in Ireland
This week, The Briefing examines rent control, Greystar's $24-million settlement, and sky-high rents in Ireland.
housingishumanright.substack.com
December 16, 2025 at 1:22 AM
This week's edition of The Briefing is up!
Enjoy.
Enjoy.
The newest edition of my column called "The Briefing" at Housing Is A Human Right's Substack page.
I look at the 3 Ps, the attack on Housing First, and a bad settlement with RealPage.
#housingisahumanright
#renterrevolution
I look at the 3 Ps, the attack on Housing First, and a bad settlement with RealPage.
#housingisahumanright
#renterrevolution
The Briefing: ‘3 Ps,’ Housing First Works, RealPage Settlement
This week, The Briefing examines the "3 Ps," the attack on Housing First, and a disappointing RealPage settlement.
housingishumanright.substack.com
December 9, 2025 at 11:16 PM
The newest edition of my column called "The Briefing" at Housing Is A Human Right's Substack page.
I look at the 3 Ps, the attack on Housing First, and a bad settlement with RealPage.
#housingisahumanright
#renterrevolution
I look at the 3 Ps, the attack on Housing First, and a bad settlement with RealPage.
#housingisahumanright
#renterrevolution
Here's my latest edition of The Briefing at Housing Is A Human Right's Substack page.
It's a unique column in which I analyze housing news from the tenant-activist perspective.
It's a unique column in which I analyze housing news from the tenant-activist perspective.
The Briefing: Solving Homelessness, ‘3 Ps,’ Commodification of Housing
This week, The Briefing reports about a homelessness conference, the '3 Ps,' and Big Real Estate's greed.
housingishumanright.substack.com
November 26, 2025 at 1:11 AM
Here's my latest edition of The Briefing at Housing Is A Human Right's Substack page.
It's a unique column in which I analyze housing news from the tenant-activist perspective.
It's a unique column in which I analyze housing news from the tenant-activist perspective.
FYI: I understand that people have subscription fatigue and can’t afford to pay all kinds of streaming and subscription fees.
So my Substack publications will ALWAYS be FREE.
Sign up, if you like. (PS: We do accept donations.)
So my Substack publications will ALWAYS be FREE.
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In Praise of Good People: Grecia Elenes
An inspiring profile about Fresno, California, activist Grecia Elenes.
macdomhnalls.substack.com
November 19, 2025 at 2:01 AM
FYI: I understand that people have subscription fatigue and can’t afford to pay all kinds of streaming and subscription fees.
So my Substack publications will ALWAYS be FREE.
Sign up, if you like. (PS: We do accept donations.)
So my Substack publications will ALWAYS be FREE.
Sign up, if you like. (PS: We do accept donations.)
The newest edition of The Briefing, my weekly Substack column for @housinghumanright.bsky.social.
Unlike the mainstream media, I write about housing news from tenant-activist perspective.
Unlike the mainstream media, I write about housing news from tenant-activist perspective.
The Briefing: Mobile Home Parks, RealPage, the Dutch Want Affordable Housing
This week, The Briefing looks at mobile home parks, the RealPage scandal, and Dutch voters wanting affordable housing.
housingishumanright.substack.com
November 19, 2025 at 1:11 AM
The newest edition of The Briefing, my weekly Substack column for @housinghumanright.bsky.social.
Unlike the mainstream media, I write about housing news from tenant-activist perspective.
Unlike the mainstream media, I write about housing news from tenant-activist perspective.
Here's the newest edition of The Briefing at Housing Is A Human Right's Substack page.
It's interesting stuff. (Subscribe, if you like.)
It's interesting stuff. (Subscribe, if you like.)
The Briefing: Rent Control Works, Seniors Need Help, SNAP Benefits Now
The Briefing looks at pro-rent control economists, seniors who need rent control, and SNAP benefits.
housingishumanright.substack.com
November 12, 2025 at 2:13 AM
Here's the newest edition of The Briefing at Housing Is A Human Right's Substack page.
It's interesting stuff. (Subscribe, if you like.)
It's interesting stuff. (Subscribe, if you like.)
ICYMI: My ground-breaking essay on the world-renowned artist Jean-Michel Basquiat.
#jeanmichelbasquiat
#basquiat
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#jeanmichelbasquiat
#basquiat
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A Visit with Jean-Michel Basquiat on His Birthday
A ground-breaking essay on the genius of world-renowned artist Jean-Michel Basquiat.
macdomhnalls.substack.com
November 9, 2025 at 1:16 AM
ICYMI: My ground-breaking essay on the world-renowned artist Jean-Michel Basquiat.
#jeanmichelbasquiat
#basquiat
@macdomhnalls.bsky.social
#jeanmichelbasquiat
#basquiat
@macdomhnalls.bsky.social
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Who wouldn't want to get a letter?
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October 24, 2025 at 5:28 AM
Who wouldn't want to get a letter?
Subscribe to Letters From Over Here.
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Here's an excellent investigation into Big Real Estate's campaign to stop the expansion of rent control in California.
It's by our award-winning advocacy journalist @prmcdonald.bsky.social.
A must-read!
It's by our award-winning advocacy journalist @prmcdonald.bsky.social.
A must-read!
Exposé: Big Real Estate's Money Trail to Kill Rent Control Measure in California
The untold story of how corporate landlords spent millions so they could keep charging unfair rents.
macdomhnalls.substack.com
October 22, 2025 at 8:25 PM
Here's an excellent investigation into Big Real Estate's campaign to stop the expansion of rent control in California.
It's by our award-winning advocacy journalist @prmcdonald.bsky.social.
A must-read!
It's by our award-winning advocacy journalist @prmcdonald.bsky.social.
A must-read!
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EXCLUSIVE: The untold story of corporate landlords' elaborate, multi-million-dollar operation to kill Prop 33 in California -- by award-winning journalist
@prmcdonald.bsky.social
A must-read!
#macdomhnalls
@prmcdonald.bsky.social
A must-read!
#macdomhnalls
Exposé: Big Real Estate's Money Trail to Kill Rent Control Measure in California
The untold story of how corporate landlords spent millions so they could keep charging unfair rents.
macdomhnalls.substack.com
October 16, 2025 at 12:43 AM
EXCLUSIVE: The untold story of corporate landlords' elaborate, multi-million-dollar operation to kill Prop 33 in California -- by award-winning journalist
@prmcdonald.bsky.social
A must-read!
#macdomhnalls
@prmcdonald.bsky.social
A must-read!
#macdomhnalls
Avenue B - East Village - New York City
Lived on the third floor, three windows from the right.
1995 - 1998
There wasn't a restaurant there back then. It was a front for something illegal -- the NYPD raided it.
#eastvillage
#avenueb
#newyorkcity
Lived on the third floor, three windows from the right.
1995 - 1998
There wasn't a restaurant there back then. It was a front for something illegal -- the NYPD raided it.
#eastvillage
#avenueb
#newyorkcity
October 10, 2025 at 8:02 PM
Avenue B - East Village - New York City
Lived on the third floor, three windows from the right.
1995 - 1998
There wasn't a restaurant there back then. It was a front for something illegal -- the NYPD raided it.
#eastvillage
#avenueb
#newyorkcity
Lived on the third floor, three windows from the right.
1995 - 1998
There wasn't a restaurant there back then. It was a front for something illegal -- the NYPD raided it.
#eastvillage
#avenueb
#newyorkcity
October 3, 2025 at 8:02 PM
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September 30, 2025 at 8:41 PM
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September 28, 2025 at 1:21 PM
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September 28, 2025 at 1:14 PM
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ICYMI: In a letter to you, Patrick Range McDonald writes a wrap-up for his visit to New Orleans for the @ire.org conference.
#lettersfromoverhere
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#lettersfromoverhere
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Letter From New Orleans: The Wrap-Up
Documenting history is a righteous thing, especially during these mean, sordid times.
patrickrangemcdonald.substack.com
September 26, 2025 at 9:22 PM
ICYMI: In a letter to you, Patrick Range McDonald writes a wrap-up for his visit to New Orleans for the @ire.org conference.
#lettersfromoverhere
@prmcdonald.bsky.social
#lettersfromoverhere
@prmcdonald.bsky.social
Reposted by Patrick Range McDonald
September 26, 2025 at 9:54 PM
I wrote my ground-breaking essay on Jean-Michel Basquiat to right some wrongs -- and to make the case for his substantive genius.
Go to MacDomhnall's for a read.
#jeanmichelbasquiat
#macdomhnalls
Go to MacDomhnall's for a read.
#jeanmichelbasquiat
#macdomhnalls
A Visit with Jean-Michel Basquiat on His Birthday
A ground-breaking essay on the art and genius of world-renowned artist Jean-Michel Basquiat.
macdomhnalls.substack.com
September 26, 2025 at 8:01 PM
I wrote my ground-breaking essay on Jean-Michel Basquiat to right some wrongs -- and to make the case for his substantive genius.
Go to MacDomhnall's for a read.
#jeanmichelbasquiat
#macdomhnalls
Go to MacDomhnall's for a read.
#jeanmichelbasquiat
#macdomhnalls
I've been battling billionaires for a while.
Only a global people-power movement will rein them in.
Here's my take.
Only a global people-power movement will rein them in.
Here's my take.
Tenants and Activists Around the World Must Band Together to Fight Corporate Landlords
Only a global people-power movement will finally rein in predatory corporate landlords and wildly inflated rents.
www.housingisahumanright.org
September 26, 2025 at 5:44 AM
I've been battling billionaires for a while.
Only a global people-power movement will rein them in.
Here's my take.
Only a global people-power movement will rein them in.
Here's my take.
Reposted by Patrick Range McDonald
ICYMI: In a letter to you, Patrick Range McDonald reports back from Day Two of the @ire.org conference in New Orleans.
#lettersfromoverhere
@prmcdonald.bsky.social
#lettersfromoverhere
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Letter From New Orleans: Day Two
Another day in New Orleans, more hard truths at the Investigative Reporters & Editors conference.
patrickrangemcdonald.substack.com
September 23, 2025 at 8:19 PM
ICYMI: In a letter to you, Patrick Range McDonald reports back from Day Two of the @ire.org conference in New Orleans.
#lettersfromoverhere
@prmcdonald.bsky.social
#lettersfromoverhere
@prmcdonald.bsky.social
Reposted by Patrick Range McDonald
September 23, 2025 at 5:11 AM