Tag: America's Homelessness

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Can homelessness become a focus issue in an election year?

Instead of waiting for a federal solution to homelessness, some states are working on their own to alleviate the homelessness problem.

Why All of America Could See a San Francisco-Style Homeless Crisis

Overwhelmed with homeless people, cities and towns seek relief from the trap of having to either provide housing or leave encampments alone.

Homelessness Soars to Record High in America

The number of homeless people in the United States has jumped by 12 percent to a record high, in part due to rent inflation, per a new report.
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US Supreme Court to Make Decision on Case as 20 Attorneys General Weigh In

A group of 20 attorneys general requested the Supreme Court to overturn a lower court's ruling on enforcing bans on homeless encampments.

Chart of the Day: California and New York City Lead the Nation in Homelessness

There are shabby tent encampments in city parks, along streets, and beneath overpasses. America’s homelessness scourge is huge and shows few signs of getting better.