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Street signs for Rue D' Orleans and Rue Bourbon in New Orleans, Louisiana

^{Marvin Olasky
October 10, 2022
Homelessness}

Sunday Morning, New Orleans

_{Marvin Olasky
October 10, 2022
Homelessness}

What causes homelessness? Broken relationships, mental illness, and addiction are leading indicators, but some become ill from being on the streets. Societal errors have played a part alongside individual decisions. The expressways of New Orleans, like their counterparts in other cities, eliminated hundreds of homes and destroyed many small businesses. Read More ›

^{Spencer Pauley
October 5, 2022
Economics}

Reporter Denied Entry to Controversial Seattle Homeless Shelter

_{Spencer Pauley
October 5, 2022
Economics}

When one journalist attempted to join a media tour of a homeless shelter in South Downtown Seattle, he was barred from entry, which has raised concerns of government restriction of the press. Read More ›

^{Jonathan Choe
September 28, 2022
Economics, Homelessness}

Chinatown International District Giving Back

_{Jonathan Choe
September 28, 2022
Economics, Homelessness}

^{By Editorial Board - The Washington Times
September 24, 2022
Economics}

Superabundance in the Washington Times

_{By Editorial Board - The Washington Times
September 24, 2022
Economics}

Escaping grinding deprivation has been the aspiration of humanity since the dawn of time. Now that many of the planet’s peoples are blessed with sufficient means of survival — and some with plenty — a trendy narrative threatens to turn the dream into a nightmare. Read More ›

^{Jonathan Choe
September 22, 2022
Economics, Homelessness}

Chinatown Mobilizes Against Homeless Megaplex

_{Jonathan Choe
September 22, 2022
Economics, Homelessness}

^{Frederick Hess
September 16, 2022
Economics}

Forbes: Teach the Truth and Superabundance

_{Frederick Hess
September 16, 2022
Economics}

In Superabundance, economists Gale Pooley and Marian Tupy show just how extraordinarily better off Americans are today than we were even a few decades ago—and how remarkably our well-being has improved over time. Read More ›

^{Marvin Olasky
September 16, 2022
Homelessness}

Good Intentions, Horrible Results

_{Marvin Olasky
September 16, 2022
Homelessness}

Which came first, medical panaceas (that turned out not to be so) or money incentives? Read More ›

^{Gale Pooley
September 6, 2022
Economics}

Gale Pooley and Marian Tupy Discuss Superabundance with Jordan Peterson

_{Gale Pooley
September 6, 2022
Economics}

Marian Tupy and Gale Pooley are co-authors of the new book, “Super Abundance”. They sit down with Dr. Jordan B Peterson to discuss their studies into overpopulation, the myths surrounding the subject, and how academia has created a new philosophy that demonizes modern man simply for existing. Read More ›

^{Bruce Chapman
September 6, 2022
Homelessness}

Spokane Shows the Failures of ‘Housing First’

_{Bruce Chapman
September 6, 2022
Homelessness}

The national policy of “Housing First” has been a disappointing failure at reducing homelessness overall. Housing should be only one part of a solution that includes treatment of mental illness and drug addiction. Read More ›

^{Jonathan Choe
September 1, 2022
Economics, Homelessness}

Hope Camping Out in Spokane

_{Jonathan Choe
September 1, 2022
Economics, Homelessness}

Surrounded by vast farmland and enjoying majestic sunsets, Spokane is the largest city in Eastern Washington. It’s home to Gonzaga University, an abundance of outdoor activities, and the population is booming — including at a place called, “Camp Hope.” Read More ›