For Many Tenants, Section 8 Is A Broken Promise. Can It Be Fixed?

<p>Millions of people are evicted each year, often because they can't pay rent. That causes a cascade of problems and makes it harder for many to get back on their feet. The KQED podcast Sold Out: Rethinking Housing In America has produced a special series on evictions in the Bay Area. Today we present an excerpt of their work that looks at the history, promise and drawbacks of the biggest rental assistance subsidy available to low-income people -- Section 8. </p><p><br></p><p>Additional Reading:</p>  For Many Tenants Section 8 Is A Broken Promise. Fixing It Could Help K...