Co-published by Newsweek The Democratic debate takes the fight back to Detroit, as Rust Belt voters consider alternatives to Trump.
A highly readable and timely account of the Democratic Party’s fall from power also points the way to its redemption.
Youth, the elderly and whole families are tumbling into homelessness at a faster rate than they can be helped onto their feet.
Co-published by Fast Company A federal program's critics say it provides questionable benefits for low-income communities and hastens gentrification -- while awarding large tax breaks to...
But a county ordinance kicks in too late to help others.
Why Los Angeles researchers are looking differently at Skid Row.
Co-published by Fast Company As cities struggle to rein in the short-term rental service, a detente in San Francisco may show the way.
Taylor Equities’ purchase of a 36-unit building was followed by renter complaints of harassment and disruptive construction. Then came the eviction notices.
California’s homeless crisis has been fueled by gentrification and an affordable housing shortage that is especially acute in such job-rich urban areas as Los Angeles and...
Co-published by Fast Company Ending the shutdown won’t curtail the hiring opportunities for corporate recruiters, says one expert. It's like divorce: Once you start thinking about...
With more money than ever to spend on homelessness, Los Angeles County offers fewer winter shelter beds than last year. Why?
Co-Published by Fast Company How much influence has a former Jerry Brown staffer-turned-lobbyist had over the governor?
Most experts don't believe that the governor-elect's target of creating 3.5 million new units by 2025 is achievable. Still, they are energized by his bold plans.
A Los Angeles-based program—the only one like it for janitors in the country—has helped align janitorial staffs with the sustainability goals of office building owners.
"Investigations are coming -- there's no question," says Roosevelt Institute Fellow Dorian Warren. And not just investigations into Trump's tax returns, but examinations of the harm...
By a decisive 58 percent, L.A. voted against asking the city to amend its charter to allow it to operate a municipal financial institution.
Even in defeat, tenant advocates say their campaign brought new organizing energy and new allies who will help with upcoming battles to strengthen renter protections.
Capital & Main reporter Jessica Goodheart discusses the findings of our Proposition 10 stories, linking Wall Street to the campaign to defeat the rent-control ballot initiative.
A baby step toward establishing municipal banking in America's second-largest city would be a giant leap for this national movement.
Co-published by The American Prospect Topping the list of corporate anti-rent control donors are some of the country’s largest landlords — many funded by Wall Street investment...