For Los Angeles’ Homeless, Fears Persist of a ‘Cruel and Pistol-Happy’ Police Force
Despite a federal court ruling that reinforces the rights of the homeless, Skid Row residents live in fear of losing what little they have.
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The LAPD May Dismiss Old Bench Warrants for the City’s Homeless Population
A plan under consideration by the Los Angeles Police Department would toss out warrants for homeless people who don't show up in court for minor offenses.
Inside the Amazon-Led Fight Against Seattle’s Affordable Housing Tax
Critics in the city argue that the repeal of a tax that would help fund housing and homelessness initiatives is a capitulation to business interests.
Can Portable Schools in India Keep Kids Off the Streets?
Operating out of a remodeled shipping container at a busy traffic junction, Signal School is making education more accessible for homeless children in India.
The Bay Area’s Affordable Housing Crisis Is Only Getting Worse
Workers in several Bay Area counties would need to earn four times the minimum wage to pay the median rent for an apartment, a new report finds.
An Orange County Judge Threatens to Bar Officials From Enforcing Anti-Camping Laws If They Can’t Shelter the Area’s Homeless
A U.S. district court judge attempted to mitigate a political standstill regarding Orange County's growing homeless population.
Los Angeles’ Homeless Population Continues to Increase
Blame the lack of affordable housing options in the Los Angeles area.
Could Managed Consumption Be a Better Form of Treatment for Alcoholism?
Managed alcohol programs, which provide homeless alcoholics with housing and small amounts of booze, may seem counterintuitive, but they fit squarely within a philosophy of addiction treatment known as harm reduction—and they're working.
How America Uses Digital Tools to Punish Its Poor
A new book argues that America uses digital tools to sequester and punish its poorest citizens. But can we really blame technology?
The Thomas Fire Is Worsening the Housing Crisis for Vulnerable Students
Ventura and Santa Barbara County schools must prepare to help students who have been pushed into housing instability as a result of the wildfire.