September 23, 2025

Renting a home in the United States has become increasingly out of reach for millions of low-wage workers. According to the National Low Income Housing Coalition’s (NLIHC) “Out of Reach 2025” report, the average minimum-wage worker would need to work 116 hours a week nearly three full-time jobs to afford a modest two-bedroom apartment without […]

For decades, rent control has been framed as a villain in housing policy debates. Economists, landlords, and policymakers often argue that controlling rent prices leads to reduced housing supply, poor maintenance, and an overall decline in housing quality. But as Cahal Moran argues in his article for Current Affairs, these critiques rely on outdated or