The new law attacks barriers to construction. The president still has enormous power to determine who can afford to own.
housing affordability
Gavin Newsom’s Tragic Mistake on Homelessness
In his all but certain presidential run, the California governor will be haunted by his noble pledge to provide permanent housing for the homeless, and his failure to give them temporary shelter.
Rahm Emanuel Stirs the Pot
He’s a long shot for 2028, but even as an “also-ran,” he’ll shape the debate and the future.
Erasing the Color Lines
The problem of residential segregation is racial. The best solutions are not.
Why I Can’t Afford to Live Where I Grew Up
I’m a proud daughter of Arlington, Virginia. But its land use policies are keeping homeownership out of reach for natives like me.

