How YIMBYs Can Help End Segregation: A Discussion with Richard and Leah Rothstein

On this episode of Infill, Sonja Trauss is joined by renowned author Richard Rothstein and his daughter Leah Rothstein, co-authors of the book Just Action, also known as the sequel to Richard's groundbreaking work The Color of Law. Together, they explore how housing laws perpetuate segregation and what local communities can do to fight back and build more integrated, equitable neighborhoods. In this discussion, Trauss and the Rothsteins tackle the hard questions: Why don't race-neutral policies go far enough? How do local efforts build momentum when national politics seem stalled? And what can everyday people do to push for change in their own backyards? Tune in to hear more about Richard’s and Leah’s journey into writing Just Action, why race-conscious remedies are necessary to address the legacy of government-sanctioned segregation, and get actionable ideas for how your community can organize to make a difference. Read Just Action: Read The Color of Law: Follow YIMBY Action on Instagram: Follow YIMBY Action on BlueSky: Follow YIMBY Action on Facebook:

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How YIMBYs Can Help End Segregation: A Discussion with Richard and Leah Rothstein is an episode from INFILL by YIMBY Action.

This episode is 00:58:45 long.

This episode was published on Jul 1, 2025.

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