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One year after SCOTUS decision allowing cities to criminalize sleeping in public, advocates say homelessness is worsening
A year after SCOTUS ruling, advocates say criminalizing homelessness worsens housing crisis and cuts key support programs.
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Homelessness advocate’s new book, “And Housing for All” centers housing as a human right
Longtime homelessness advocate and lawyer Maria Foscarinis’ new book, “And Housing for All: The Fight to End Homelessness in ...
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D.C. needs more affordable housing. Why does no one want to build it?
Landlords, city officials, and housing advocates debate how public policy impacts affordable housing for better or worse.
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For income-qualified residents of Washington, D.C., there is still time to go solar at no cost
Sustainability can come with a daunting price tag, but a local program says it can help Washingtonians reduce their ...
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Remembering Vennie Hill: a writer, singer, and friend
Vennie Marie Hill, a writer, singer, friend, and Street Sense vendor, died Feb. 26. She was 55.
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Use TikTok to fund basic income
One vendor's plan proposes taxing TikTok’s advertising revenue to fund $500–$700 monthly basic income and create community jobs.
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Encampment Updates: Cat and mouse game continues as the same residents experience repeated closures
In late April and early May, they scheduled nearly three encampment clearings every week. Many of these encampments had been previously closed, and residents expressed anger and frustration at what is ...
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Eastern Europe in 5 days, Part 4: Christmas Eve in Salzburg “And I never liked the Sound of Music anyways”
Christmas Eve in Salzburg, snow-capped beauty, tourist chaos, and dislike of The Sound of Music in this humorous and ...