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Dr. Robert Marbut and Billy Baldwin Talk with Megyn Kelly About Fentanyl Film

On National Fentanyl Awareness Day, Senior Fellow Dr. Robert Marbut appeared on The Megyn Kelly Show alongside actor Billy Baldwin to discuss their new documentary, “Fentanyl: Death Incorporated.” They talk about the lethality of fentanyl, where fentanyl is coming from and how it is getting across U.S. borders, and the legal and social difficulties of getting people into treatment. Find out more about “Fentanyl: Death Incorporated” at fentanyldeathincorporated.com.

This Man Is Only One Reason Microsoft Pulled Its Tech Conference from Seattle

The Tent That Broke the Camel’s Back This dude living in a tent is one of the reasons why Microsoft pulled its prestigious developer’s conference from downtown Seattle. Meanwhile, Mayor Bruce Harrell remains clueless on how to address the mental health crisis on the streets. It’s costing the city millions in tourism dollars. Microsoft pulls tech conference from Seattle over crime, drug use, homelessness“The customers cited the general uncleanliness of the street scene, visibility of individuals engaging in drug use & unhoused individuals.”My latest collab with @choeshow https://t.co/sCmZU8dmNj— Ari Hoffman 🎗 (@thehoffather) June 10, 2025

Internal Memo: Urban Decay “Contributing Factor” to Microsoft Conference Leaving Seattle

Breaking I have obtained the internal memo outlining reasons behind Microsoft Build’s exit from Seattle. This is an absolute indictment on Mayor Bruce Harrell’s administration and shows his failure to get the homeless drug crisis under control. #BREAKING: Seattle restauranteur David Meinert says the massive Microsoft Build (@Microsoft) developer conference won't be returning to Seattle next year after attendees complained about urban decay, open-air drug use, and numerous tents lining the streets. 🧵👇 pic.twitter.com/PJs9VYT1TK— Jonathan Choe (@choeshow) June 6, 2025 Seeking Next Location Microsoft Build says it has “struggled to find its footing and identity post-Covid.” It appears Las Vegas and San Francisco are two locations

Microsoft Conference Leaving Seattle Due to Urban Decay

Breaking Seattle restauranteur David Meinert says the massive Microsoft Build developer conference won’t be returning to Seattle next year after attendees complained about urban decay, open-air drug use, and numerous tents lining the streets. Mayor Bruce Harrell Meinert is also torching Mayor Bruce Harrell for allowing these conditions to prosper in the downtown core and claims the Downtown Activation plan is bloated with bureaucracy and is lacking leadership. Disruptions Pro-Hamas protesters also disrupted Microsoft Build 2025 in Seattle, harassing attendees with insane glitter bombs. Lone Tent Downtown residents say this is the lone tent the city has failed to remove near the Seattle Convention Center. It has been reported to the Find It

Car Prowler Breaks into Car in Broad Daylight, Claims It’s His Car

Confronting the Prowler Seattle residents confront a suspected car prowler in broad daylight. This fella is so brazen, he continues to riffle through the vehicle with cameras rolling. 911 is called but cops don’t show up in time. This is Mayor Bruce Harrell’s lawless city. Watch Out Keep an eye out for this fella.

Drug Addicts Continue to Overrun Chinatown Park

Seattle Mayor Bruce Harrell announced a $1 million public-private partnership to revitalize Chinatown-ID. Big money coming in from The Asian American Foundation Program started this month. Look how it’s going so far.

East Oakland Filled with Trash and Barred-Up Fast Food

“Be Careful Out Here” East Oakland, CA remains a disaster. Due to high crime in the neighborhood, the Wendy’s has to operate with bars on the windows. A few blocks away, homeless encampments and shanty towns continue to thrive. This is now Mayor-elect Barbara Lee’s city. NEW: We are on the ground in Oakland, CA and some neighborhoods are an absolute disaster. A sense of lawlessness overwhelms the streets. But @SenecaSpeaks21 is leading a movement that could help bring in a new mayor and turnaround this failing city.pic.twitter.com/engKUtwaYm— Jonathan Choe (@choeshow) March 27, 2025

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Addiction Treatment Should Look Like This

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In this episode of Restorations, Caitlyn McKenney is joined by the founder of Battlefield Addiction Art Dahlen. As a former addict, Art shares personal insights on addiction treatment, the policy environment in Seattle, and the power of language.

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Discovery Institute’s Fix Homelessness initiative offers innovative research and compassionate solutions to the growing crisis of homelessness, addiction, and mental illness facing many American cities. Our mission is to serve as a resource for policy leaders, business owners, and neighborhood organizations trying to meaningfully reduce homelessness and to help those suffering realize their full human potential.

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Discovery Institute’s Fix Homelessness Initiative pairs journalism with research on homelessness, addiction, and mental illness. Our mission is to help city leaders, service organizations, and business owners meaningfully reduce homelessness and improve lives. 

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National Report

“Housing First” — and often only — has demonstrably failed. Congress and the Executive Branch must shift the focus onto untreated mental illness and substance abuse to reduce homelessness, drug overdoses, jail overcrowding, and misuse of emergency rooms. Herein we make policy recommendations to Congress to truly help rebuild human lives.

Legal Guide

We have created a legal guide for cities to maintain compliance with the Martin v Boise decision. The guide outlines best practices for compliance and provides models for successful ordinances that balance enforcement, housing, and legal requirements. The guide is written by Joseph Tartakovsky, attorney for the City of Boise in the Martin v Boise case.

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We have created case studies of cities that have delivered cost-effective and rapid results on homelessness. We’ll show you how San Diego built an emergency shelter and moved 700 people off the streets, how Burien eliminated camping in public parks, and how Modesto reduced quality-of-life crimes associated with homelessness by 83 percent — all within 60 days. 

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