Homelessness

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A homeless encampment sits on a street in Downtown Los Angeles, California, USA.
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Marsha Michaelis
February 4, 2026
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Lawsuits Delay Homeless Reforms and Leave People on the Streets

Marsha Michaelis
February 4, 2026
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Even as many volunteers are taking to the cold streets to try to find and quantify the number of homeless Americans living there now, two lawsuits filed late last year in a federal District Court are blocking millions of dollars from reaching the neediest people. The first lawsuit was filed by the National Alliance to End Homelessness (NAEH), and the second by a coalition led by Washington State’s Attorney General Nick Brown. Read More ›
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Dirty teddy bear toy lies outdoors on the road as symbol of children's loneliness, pain, loss childhood and future. Copy space for text or design.
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Marsha Michaelis
January 15, 2026
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Homeless Family’s Outrageous Situation Suggests Unique Remedy

Marsha Michaelis
January 15, 2026
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A shocking story published Dec. 19 by Charlie Harger of KIRO News Radio tells of a 9-year-old boy living in a tent in one of Seattle’s public parks. He lives there with his parents, when they’re around. His mother is a fentanyl addict and prostitute who makes the boy wait outside in the bushes while she services clients in the tent. His father reportedly has a long criminal history. Read More ›
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Michele Steeb
January 8, 2026
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Tragic Tales Demand Reform

Michele Steeb
January 8, 2026
Homelessness
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Downtown Seattle skyline on a dark cloudy day
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Michele Steeb
December 1, 2025
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“Humanitarian Emergency”: Seattle’s New Mayor Must Bring an End to the City’s Homelessness Crisis

Michele Steeb
December 1, 2025
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Seattle's incoming mayor, Katie Wilson, will inherit a homelessness crisis that will define her ability to lead. Seattle's homeless population needs more than another round of aspirational promises. They need and deserve an operational reset grounded in compassion, accountability, and the courage to confront realities the city has failed to address for years. Read More ›
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November 24, 2025
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San Francisco’s Harm Reduction Problems

November 24, 2025
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San Francisco has been handing out drug paraphernalia freely to addicts for decades. Under the new administration of Mayor Daniel Lurie, however, individuals must be connected to treatment, counseling, or other recovery services to continue receiving these supplies. Filmmaker SIX SEVEN KEVIN speaks with addicts, residents, and city officials about the conditions of San Francisco’s streets. 6’7 Kevin is a documentary Read More ›

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Homeless person sleeping on a mattress
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Center on Wealth & Poverty
November 17, 2025
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New Federal Direction Frees Cities to Ditch Housing First, Pursue Real Solutions

Center on Wealth & Poverty
November 17, 2025
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SEATTLE, WA — “Federal reforms have finally created space for local leaders to put treatment and recovery back at the center of homelessness policy,” says Discovery Institute President Steve Buri. “Real compassion means helping people reclaim stability and dignity, not leaving them trapped in addiction and illness without a path to restoration.” Read More ›
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Urban Homelessness in Los Angeles
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Scott Walter and Bruce Chapman
November 4, 2025
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Left-Wing Activists Have Made Homelessness a Political Business

Scott Walter and Bruce Chapman
November 4, 2025
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Moves by President Trump to crack down on cities drowning in crime and public disorder are long overdue. For years, liberal jurisdictions have let chaos run wild, with banners calling for defunding the police waving high, antisemitism parading through public parks and drug use running rampant. Read More ›