The U.S. affordability crisis has been growing for 45 years due to low pay and high prices. Here are some strategies for tackling it by increasing low pay that can be done at the state and local levels now. Unfortunately, Trump administration policies are exacerbating the crisis.

Economic inequality is at record levels. The American oligarchy is powerfully wielding its power. Here are policies to address economic inequality. If Democrats want to win elections, they should support policies to reduce economic inequality and create a secure economic future for all Americans.