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Watercolor painting of medieval castle at sunrise landscape
Watercolor painting of medieval castle at sunrise landscape
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Marvin Olasky
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August 12, 2022
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What Works
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Different Time and Place, Same Dilemmas

Marvin Olasky
August 12, 2022
What Works
In the 33 years since I’ve been on-and-off writing about homelessness issues, many readers have asked the same questions and reported the same challenges to conscience: Should I give to the person at the street corner or the freeway entrance? How can I discern who will use a dollar for food and who will use it for drugs? When I give, am I doing it primarily to feel good or to help a fellow human? Read More ›
Community First Village
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Marvin Olasky
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August 5, 2022
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Leadership
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A Second Look at Community First! Village in Austin

Marvin Olasky
August 5, 2022
Leadership
I wrote last week about Community First! Village, located on relatively cheap land just east of Austin and getting national applause as the coolest homelessness project in what some call America’s coolest city. Read More ›
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Sun shining through tall palm trees. Summer, fashion, travel, vacation, tourism, lifestyle and weather concept.
Sun shining through tall palm trees. Summer, fashion, travel, vacation, tourism, lifestyle and weather concept.
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Debra J. Saunders
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July 27, 2022
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Governance
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Like a Dystopia, Only California

Debra J. Saunders
July 27, 2022
Governance
For years, the left argued that not enforcing "quality of life" laws was the humane and enlightened approach that would lead to more livable cities. But all they got was a toxic stew. Read More ›
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The Roman Forum in Rome at sunset
The Roman Forum in Rome at sunset
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Marvin Olasky
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July 15, 2022
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Homelessness
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Debating Sinfulness and Homelessness in the Declining Roman Empire

Marvin Olasky
July 15, 2022
Homelessness
Two of the most influential theologians in world history and the history of homelessness were born in (or maybe around) 354 A.D. I could announce it like a heavyweight championship boxing match: “From the north of the Roman empire, from an out-of-the-way island called Britain, stalks the preacher of perfection, Pelagius. From the south of the British empire, the province of Numidia in Africa, comes the master of disaster, Augustine.” Read More ›
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The golden apse of the Basilica of Saint Paul outside the walls in Rome, Italy.
The golden apse of the Basilica of Saint Paul outside the walls in Rome, Italy.
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Marvin Olasky
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July 8, 2022
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Homelessness
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Homelessness and Early Christianity

Marvin Olasky
July 8, 2022
Homelessness
In my notes from the 1990s are two well-intentioned church bulletin announcements: “Thursday night: Dinner for the homeless.  Medication to follow,” and “Don't let homelessness kill you...let the church help.” 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
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Marvin Olasky
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July 1, 2022
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Homelessness
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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 ›
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Young poor skinny anorexic bald homeless man sitting on the urban street in the city or town near old wall trying to hide his face, homelessness social documentary concept
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Bruce Chapman
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June 27, 2022
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Mental Illness
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Republicans Could Lead on Mental Health Treatment

Bruce Chapman
June 27, 2022
Mental Illness
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 ›