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Homelessness
London’s “Land Banking” Ventures Expose Startling Wealth Inequality
No place is feeling the bite of the UK housing crisis quite as savagely as London.
As Rents Rise, the Struggle Against the Criminalization of Homelessness Intensifies
Across Oakland and Berkeley, tent camps are sprouting near BART tracks and underpasses.
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Five Ways the Denver Public Library Supports the City’s Homeless Population
It has become obvious that there is a need for the Denver Public Library to step in and help the homeless population within the city.
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New President, Same Old Deal: The Parallels Between Franklin D. Roosevelt and Donald J. Trump
Trump's “New Deal for Black America” pretends to support Black voters while intensifying systemic oppression.
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Homeless and Undocumented People in Paris Are in Limbo Since the Calais Evictions
Many of the people evicted from Calais' “Jungle camp” are now sleeping in intersections around central Paris.
Trump’s Plan to Gut HUD Threatens the Very Survival of the US’s Poor
A budget cut of up to $7.7 billion guarantees mass homelessness and premature death.
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Lowering the Count: New Shelter Requirements Mean Less Hope for San Francisco’s Homeless Families
City officials have proposed to increase the criteria for entry into homeless family shelters.
Communities Are Making Homelessness Less Visible: An Interview With Megan Hustings on Food Sharing
Janine Jackson interviewed Megan Hustings about laws against food-sharing.
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Tiny Houses Are a Big Help for Homeless People in Seattle
While a tiny house may seem like a teeny idea, it can help save a life.
California Agency Accused of Targeting Homeless People
A suit alleges that a California agency violated the Constitution based on its treatment of homeless encampments near roadways.