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Homelessness
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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.
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Gay Neoliberal Candidate in San Francisco Disproves Myths About LGBT Values
Not all openly gay or pro-LGBT politicians are progressive.
“We’re Homeless and We Vote”: Homeless People Want a Voice in This Election
Homeless people in Berkeley have organized into an intentional community to give themselves a political voice.
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San Francisco May Ban Homeless Encampments and Then Bus Them Out of the City
San Francisco's homeless population has skyrocketed over the past two decades.