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Treat Root Causes Rather Than Symptoms

Here in Seattle, we have lots of problems. Homelessness, property crime, terrible traffic, poor-performing schools, etc. In almost every case, the touted solution is more money. We are told we need more money to house homeless people, we need more money for police to reduce crime, we need more money for transit to reduce congestion, we need to fund our schools better, etc. Read More ›
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Oakland Residents Demand Accountability and Change

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 ›

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San Francisco: From Doom Loop to Boom Loop

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 ›

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Springs Rescue Mission: More Than Food and a Bed

After some residents complained that those who join the Hope program get better food and the same bed every night, Leinweber asked, "There are some things we've put around this population that makes life harder; is that compassionate?" Then-CEO Jack Briggs responded, "It depends on what you want to incentivize." He criticized approaches that let people settle into victimhood with no sense that they can change their lives: "I don't think that's compassion." Read More ›
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Homelessness CEO Spends 24 Hours Unsheltered in Seattle

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 ›

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Homelessness Data Suggests Economic Factors Not a Main Driver

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.