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Cost of housing ranks high among young voters ahead of 2024 election

The American dream of owning a home — or even renting one — is turning into a nightmare. The cost of housing is one of the top concerns for young people in Detroit and nationally. PBS News Hour Student Reporting Labs Gwen Ifill Legacy Fellow Maria Witcher talks with experts from the University of Michigan about housing concerns and how the issue could drive young voters to the polls.

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