Events in South Florida and the Pacific Northwest demonstrate that the climate crisis is on our shores right now.
Infrastructure, Housing & Transportation
Posted inPolitics
Washington Isn’t Used to the Left Setting the Agenda
That’s why they freaked out over Democrats linking two separate infrastructure bills. But to succeed, the left must also erase privatization from the agenda.
Posted inHousing
Evictions Halted for One More Month, but Rental Assistance Is Stalled Too
With existing funds, we could cover back rent for all low-income tenants during the pandemic. That it hasn’t happened is a matter of priorities.
Posted inHealth and Social Policy
Will Biden Build Back Home Care Better?
Democrats want to expand home care access, but Republicans stand in the way.
Posted inPolitics
On Infrastructure, a Bad Deal Is Worse Than No Deal at All
A second climate bill would have to reverse the commitments of this bipartisan one for the two-track approach to make any sense.
Posted inPolitics
Bipartisan Infrastructure Plan Could Come Down to One Number
Team Biden is thankfully resisting privatization. But the deal will hinge on how much both sides agree they can wring out of increased tax enforcement.
Posted inTAP
L.A.: Home to More Homeless Than Anyplace Else
Today on TAP: The resistance to affordable housing in Los Angeles
Posted inPolitics
Bipartisan Senate Infrastructure Plan Is a Stalking Horse for Privatization
The scheme would fund new infrastructure by selling off old infrastructure. Trump proposed the same thing.
Posted inHousing
Public Housing Is Going Private—and Residents Are Fighting Back
A small federal program has become a big federal program with no oversight of how it’s actually working.
