Prospect

A symposium on how housing unaffordability happened and what can be done

The Yes In My Backyard, or YIMBY, movement believes that solving the housing shortage entails removing impediments to adding supply.

Our housing crisis is not going away, and it demands a comprehensive solution with one goal in mind: safe and affordable homes for all.

A decade of depression in construction led to a concentrated, sclerotic industry.

Those caught in the crossfire of corporate landlords and financial engineering need a regulatory agenda to protect them.

Local housing agencies can use revolving funds to fill financing gaps for homes that are cleared to be built but don’t have the capital investment to get it done.

Today on TAP: In an impressive display of fear and greed, the billionaire owner of the Los Angeles Times declares war on journalism.

A text message from a cousin suggests the suspected killer of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson had gone underground for months.

As Republicans discuss slashing earned benefits, Social Security Works vows to publicly target any Democrat who joins the congressional DOGE caucuses.

The Democratic Party had more money than God this election. At what cost?

MAGA wins because leading Democrats have failed to narrate why so many Americans feel screwed by the system.

Tom Tomorrow brings you This Modern World

Today on TAP: Sooner or later, it has to come down to earth.

Insight Health is the pride of Flint, Michigan, and it’s coming for a failing hospital near you.

Herewith, a union leader’s suggestions on why they left and how to win them back.

The Congressional Review Act gives Congress the power to nullify federal regulations made at the end of a presidential term.

A short story about health care, and desperation.

On our live show, David and Luke discuss the changing of the guard in the Democratic leadership.

Today on TAP: The next DNC chair will have a higher profile than usual. The two leading candidates, Ken Martin of Minnesota and Ben Wikler of Wisconsin, are both terrific.

There are early disagreements over even how to pass big bills, let alone what to put in them.