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Patrick Range McDonald
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Journalist. Activist. Won some awards, been around the block. Writing at Substack.

https://patrickrangemcdonald.substack.com/

https://macdomhnalls.substack.com/
This week's edition of The Briefing is up!

Enjoy.
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
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
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
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.
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
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So my Substack publications will ALWAYS be FREE.

Sign up, if you like. (PS: We do accept donations.)
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
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.
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
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.)
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
ICYMI: My ground-breaking essay on the world-renowned artist Jean-Michel Basquiat.

#jeanmichelbasquiat
#basquiat
@macdomhnalls.bsky.social
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
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Who wouldn't want to get a letter?

Subscribe to Letters From Over Here.

Click link in bio.

#lettersfromoverhere
October 24, 2025 at 5:28 AM
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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!
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
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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
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
Read a book. Look at trees. Love, or at least like, instead of hate.

#lettersfromoverhere
#Brainrot
Quick Note: Cures for Brain Rot
Read a book. Look at trees. Love instead of hate. That will cure brain rot.
patrickrangemcdonald.substack.com
October 14, 2025 at 7:58 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
October 10, 2025 at 8:02 PM
Played hockey on that lake back in the day.

#SpringLake
#NewJersey
October 3, 2025 at 8:02 PM
A letter from your friend in L.A.

#lettersfromoverhere
Letter No. 3: The End of The Fear
Morning revelations about The Fear -- and the need for more fun.
patrickrangemcdonald.substack.com
October 1, 2025 at 8:02 PM
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Highly recommended.

#macdomhnalls
September 30, 2025 at 8:41 PM
A quick note from your friend in L.A.

#lettersfromoverhere
Quick Note: I Am Not A Brand
One's life is not a brand. It's much more sacred than that.
patrickrangemcdonald.substack.com
September 29, 2025 at 8:01 PM
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We always ask the right questions.

"Righteous. Independent. Fun."

#macdomhnalls
September 28, 2025 at 1:21 PM
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File Under: Artists We Love

#jeanmichelbasquiat
#volumesix
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
@prmcdonald.bsky.social
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
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A walk on the boardwalk is good for you.

#volumesix
#springlakenj
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
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've been battling billionaires for a while.

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
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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
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
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Highly recommended.

@casssunstein.bsky.social
September 23, 2025 at 5:11 AM