Economics

We are on the ground in Oakland, CA and some neighborhoods are an absolute disaster. A sense of lawlessness overwhelms the streets. But Seneca Scott is leading a movement that could help bring in a new mayor and turn around this failing city. Transcript Imagine dealing with the worst homeless crisis in the Bay area, crime spiraling out of control, and Read More ›

In this episode of Restorations, Caitlyn McKenney is joined by Brian Chandler of Seattle’s Union Gospel Mission. Brian shares his incredible journey to UGM and the innovative work the mission is doing to build government relationships for the greater good of the city.

Is San Francisco making a comeback? A new mayor and a new approach to the homelessness and drug crises could be a game changer for the city that has long been mired in crime, chaos, and death. Jonathan Choe reports. Transcript Parts of San Francisco have been described as being stuck in a perpetual doom loop. A never-ending pattern of Read More ›

Senior Fellow Dr. Robert Marbut and actor Billy Baldwin appeared on Fox News Radio’s Brian Kilmeade Show to discuss their new documentary, Fentanyl: Death Incorporated. Marbut and Baldwin discuss how they got involved with the creation of the documentary, the origin of the fentanyl crisis, and the scope of the problem. “The stat that really brings it home,” says Marbut, Read More ›

In this episode of Restorations, Caitlyn McKenney is joined by Kim Cook the CEO of Bread of Life Mission in Seattle’s historic Pioneer Square. Caitlyn and Kim react to conversations Kim had during a 24 hour livestream outside in from of the Mission. Together, they discuss cancel culture, harm reduction, accountability and the power of dialogue with advocates from all Read More ›

Caitlyn McKenney reacts to data shared by the Mayor of Normandy Park WA that shows the role of addiction and mental illness in homelessness. This data should inform policymakers in Washington as they consider a bill that would make it easier to sue cities for restricting public camping. Follow Fix Homelessness at fixhomelessness.org.

In Seattle, the number of people experiencing unsheltered homelessness is on track to double in just the next three years. Robert Marbut appeared on KIRO Newsradio’s John Curley Show to discuss the policies that have exacerbated the crisis and the solutions available to the city and county. Discovery Institute released a report last November detailing our policy recommendations for the Read More ›