Affordability
Poll reveals widespread American struggles with affordability
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A new POLITICO poll highlights intense financial pressures on Americans, with nearly half saying it is hard to afford essentials such as groceries, housing and health care. The survey, conducted in November, points to broad impacts on daily life, including people skipping medical care and cutting back on leisure spending, even as many voters remain skeptical of President Donald Trump’s claims that prices are falling.
College students in New York City are facing significant food insecurity, exacerbated by rising costs and federal program uncertainties. The newly elected Mayor Zohran Mamdani has proposed city-run grocery stores and other affordability measures to address the crisis. These initiatives aim to provide stable access to affordable food for students and families.
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Daily Maverick is seeking assistance from Capetonians to document the city's growing affordability crisis in housing. The initiative, led by journalist Rebecca Davis, invites residents to submit old and current financial statements for comparison. This effort aims to quantify changes over the past decade.