EVs Are Suddenly Becoming Affordable - The New York Times

More efficient manufacturing, falling battery costs and intense competition are lowering sticker prices for battery-powered models to within striking distance of gasoline cars...

https://www.nytimes.com/2024/06/03/business/electric-cars-becoming-affordable.html

Congressman LOSES IT on Republicans who say we “can’t afford” relief in viral speech

A top Democratic congressman just LOST IT on Republicans who say that we “can’t afford” more relief for Americans in a viral speech.
https://youtu.be/PuJXSiTCXAA

More lifesaving ventilators are available. Hospitals can’t afford them - The Washington Post

America's private health system was not set up to maintain backup supplies, leaving a gap that could cost lives if there is a surge in serious coronavirus patients...
https://www.washingtonpost.com/health/2020/03/18/ventilator-shortage-hospital-icu-coronavirus/

Why are we relying on tech overlords like Microsoft for affordable housing?

Microsoft is pledging $500m for housing in Seattle, but that plan isn’t as generous as it looks....
https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2019/jan/22/microsoft-affordable-housing-crisis-seattle