Tag: homelessness
Rising homelessness highlights need to invest in proven solutions, reject policies...
Reducing, and ultimately solving, homelessness will require expanding rental assistance and access to supportive services.
Albuquerque is throwing out the belongings of homeless people, violating city...
As a result, thousands of homeless people have lost personal property, according to interviews with community advocates, service providers and those who have had their possessions discarded.
Supreme Court faces critical decision on homelessness: The battle over public...
As the Supreme Court scrutinizes the criminalization of homelessness, liberal justices challenge the constitutionality of punishing the essential human act of sleeping, highlighting the plight of affected families and children.
Kentucky unleashes fury with bill to legalize deadly force against unhoused
A controversial bill in Kentucky aims to criminalize homelessness and expand 'Stand Your Ground' laws, sparking widespread criticism for its approach to a growing social issue.
Escalating crisis: A deep dive into America’s surging homelessness rates
Homelessness is a nationwide issue, but its impact varies significantly across states.
Jeff Bezos’ housing hypocrisy: Millions to fight homelessness, more to fuel...
While Jeff Bezos donates to fight homelessness, his investment in single-family homes raises alarms about exacerbating the housing crisis.
Sky-high US housing costs fuel record surge in homelessness
"The COVID relief funds provided a buffer. We're seeing what happens when those resources aren't available."
The rise of private cops: How not to tackle homelessness
Like many cities with a serious housing problem, Portland is increasingly relying on private security to “clean up” the human debris of capitalism.
Democrats propose $300 billion investment to treat housing as human right
"The crisis of housing instability is one that can be fixed by investing in housing infrastructure and supportive services for vulnerable communities."
Empty tables
Food is certainly plentiful in the United States. And yet enough of it never reaches the tables of those who struggle to make ends meet.
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The Santa Ana by Joan Didion
Written by Joan Didion, The Santa Ana ("Los Angeles Notebook"/Slouching Towards Bethlehem) was published in The Saturday Evening Post in 1965.
Ukrainian neutrality is still the key to peace
The article explains why Ukrainian neutrality is still the key to peace, just as it was when Ukraine and Russia negotiated a draft peace agreement in March and April 2022, which the United States tragically rejected and blocked.
GOP’s Medicaid cuts plan draws widespread backlash as experts warn of devastating consequences
Leaked GOP plan shows intent to strip millions of Americans of healthcare access.
FTC report exposes big pharma middlemen inflating drug prices by up to 7,736%
Report reveals big pharma middlemen inflating drug prices, reaping billions in excess revenue.
Trump’s External Revenue Service sparks alarm over regressive tax hikes and wealthy giveaways
Trump’s tariff-driven plan to fund tax cuts for the wealthy faces criticism from economists and lawmakers.