So, he’s a socialist. But his agenda sure is popular, and in the American progressive tradition.
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Mamdani’s Economic Populism Closes Gap With Big-Money Rival Cuomo
Progressive candidates and researchers say his approach can win the U.S. back from Trumpism.
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Harris Housing Policy Blends Concepts From Across the Spectrum
The plan isn’t focused entirely on YIMBY ideas, or rent-limiting ideas.
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California Voters Revisit Statewide Rent Control Law
The housing crisis puts the Costa-Hawkins Act under the microscope for the third time in six years.
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Buy and Displace
Across Los Angeles, corporate landlords and even RV owners work hard to raise rents.
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Economists Hate Rent Control. Here’s Why They’re Wrong.
Half of Americans, namely homeowners, already have rent control. It’s time to expand it to everyone.
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How Los Angeles Tenants Beat the Landlords—for Now
The rise of a renters’ movement and their electoral victories last November have reshaped some fundamental city policies.
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Tenants of the World, Unite!
Today on TAP: The housing affordability crisis goes global
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Charting the Future in Boston
Can two city councilors avoid partisan sniping and stay focused on the issues in the race for mayor?