homelessness

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A homeless encampment sits on a street in Downtown Los Angeles, California, USA.
A homeless encampment sits on a street in Downtown Los Angeles, California, USA.
Jonathan Choe and Wesley J. Smith
November 6, 2023
Homelessness

Jonathan Choe on Humanize Podcast: The Crisis of Our City Streets

Jonathan Choe and Wesley J. Smith
November 6, 2023
Homelessness
In this episode of Humanize, Choe will describes the horrors—and heroism—he encounters daily as he covers the homelessness beat. Read More ›
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San Francisco's iconic bridge wrapped in fog as seen at night. Generative AI
San Francisco's iconic bridge wrapped in fog as seen at night. Generative AI
Debra J. Saunders
August 31, 2023
Homelessness

Doom Loop City

Debra J. Saunders
August 31, 2023
Homelessness
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A homeless encampment on the side of a road
A homeless encampment on the side of a road
Wesley J. Smith
October 26, 2022
Homelessness

‘Housing First’ Caused the Homelessness Catastrophe

Wesley J. Smith
October 26, 2022
Homelessness
How did the United States end up in such a filthy state? Blame ideologically driven public policies, most particularly, “Housing First,” a fine-sounding—but ultimately dysfunction-inducing—approach that thwarts ending our homelessness catastrophe. Read More ›
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Rome, Italy: The Roman Forum. Old Town of the city
Rome, Italy: The Roman Forum. Old Town of the city
Marvin Olasky
July 1, 2022
Homelessness

Homelessness in Ancient Rome

Marvin Olasky
July 1, 2022
Homelessness
Homelessness is nothing new. Two thousand years ago Roman historian Livy described a tugurium, a made-of-scraps lean-to like the ones I’ve seen homeless people construct on trash heaps in Guatemala City and Phnom Penh. British historian Peter Brunt’s summary is blunt: “Most of the inhabitants of Rome lived in appalling slums.’” Read More ›
Poor homeless man or refugee sleeping on the wooden bench on the
Bruce Chapman
June 27, 2022
Homelessness

Republicans Could Lead on Mental Health Treatment

Bruce Chapman
June 27, 2022
Homelessness
Tucked away in the gun law President Biden just signed is a provision increasing funding for preventive outpatient treatment for mental illness. This is an important step toward solving America’s mental-health crisis but only part of what’s needed. Read More ›
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Unique at Boston's Methadone Mile
Still from Jonathan Choe, © Discovery Institute
Jonathan Choe
June 15, 2022
Homelessness

Struggling at Boston’s Methadone Mile

Jonathan Choe
June 15, 2022
Homelessness
The Boston Celtics and Golden State Warriors are in the middle of a hotly contested NBA Finals. The beauty and majesty of both cities are on full display.  As are their flaws.    Read More ›
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Man standing on street is collecting money for charity and holds jar with coins.
Man standing on street is collecting money for charity and holds jar with coins.
Marvin Olasky
June 10, 2022
Homelessness

Learning From History

Marvin Olasky
June 10, 2022
Homelessness
In helping the homeless we should be both generous and discerning. If we only provide material help in a way that enables addiction and overlooks mental illness, our generosity may be selfishness that gives ourselves a warm glow but hurts others. Read More ›