Thursday, November 21, 2024

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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.

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."

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.

Department of Veteran Affairs exceeds goal of providing safe, stable homes...

The VA permanently housed 40,401 homeless veterans.

Everybody in, nobody out

A democratic society means that everyone, including the poor, has a say in how our lives are lived and workplaces organized.

In San Francisco, hundreds of homes for the homeless sit vacant

At least part of the problem is a shortage of case managers, who are the crucial link between vacant units and the hundreds of people approved for housing.

Little Rock, Arkansas launches program that invests in the city’s homeless...

The program is a “day's work for a day's pay and access to resources that will help them get to the next step to create the life that they want."

Denver non-profit converts former hotel into affordable housing for homeless

“This really shows what we can do when we get creative about problem solving and affordable housing.”

Helping the homeless: Australian charity turns empty parking lots into safe...

"By providing a safe, secure and comfortable place to get a good night’s rest, we help restore health, dignity and respect for our guests."

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David Huitema confirmed as ethics Czar amid fears of Trump’s return and conflict of...

As Trump’s second term looms, the Senate confirmed David Huitema to lead the Office of Government Ethics. Advocates praise the move, but critics warn of a tough road ahead for government accountability.

Trump’s Energy Department pick: A Fracking CEO who claims ‘there is no climate crisis’

Wright’s history of denying the severity of climate change raise critical questions about his ability to lead an agency central to energy innovation and climate policy.

Pentagon fails seventh straight audit amid $1 trillion military budget

Meanwhile, Congress continues to approve unprecedented increases in military spending, pushing the budget close to $1 trillion.

Protesters demand US Senate block weapons sales to Israel amid Gaza death toll exceeding...

Emblazoned with slogans like “Stop Arming Israel” and “Fund Housing, Not Genocide,” demonstrators gathered in the Hart Senate Office Building ahead of a pivotal Senate vote on Wednesday.

In five years, Chicago has barely made progress on its court-ordered police reforms. Here’s...

Now many of the city’s reform advocates have lost faith in the process and are increasingly concerned that the opportunity for lasting reform is slipping away.