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Millions can no longer afford their rent (mynorthwest.com)

submitted 10 months ago by CombatWombatEsq to c/aboringdystopia

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[–] dipshit 3 points 10 months ago (1 children)

Seems sensible to me.

[–] c0mbatbag3l 3 points 10 months ago (1 children)

It seemed sensible when the economist Henry George postulated it as the solution for wealth inequality and the seeming rise of material desire that the uber-rich cause in the market. Unfortunately no one listened and the landlords won, and now we're here.

[–] dipshit 3 points 10 months ago

landlords with corporate money and lobbyists, I imagine. hopefully some change can happen on a city level.