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Two Seattle police at Seward Park
Photo by Nathan Jacobson, © Discovery Institute
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Caitlin Cory
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December 2, 2021
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Crime, Law, and Order
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Dead Body Found in Porta Potty in Seattle Park

Caitlin Cory
December 2, 2021
Crime, Law, and Order, What Works
Despite grisly scenes such as this, or the recent report that the U.S. has surpassed 100,000 drug overdose deaths in the span of a year, cities like New York City and Seattle continue to pursue failed policies to combat homelessness and drug addiction. Read More ›
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Hangers with clothes and sizes on rail
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Caitlin Cory
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November 24, 2021
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Homelessness Will Not Be Solved With a One-Size-Fits-All Solution

Caitlin Cory
November 24, 2021
What Works
Mark Horvath has interviewed a countless number of homeless people for his YouTube channel, Invisible People. Based on his own experience and these interviews, Horvath is a Housing First advocate, arguing that our efforts must be focused on housing in order to fix homelessness. Is Horvath right? Read More ›
USA flag and models of house. VA direct home loan concept.
USA flag and models of house. VA direct home loan concept.
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Caitlin Cory
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November 18, 2021
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Solutions to Homelessness: Orting Veterans Village

Caitlin Cory
November 18, 2021
Fixers, Housing
Tiny home communities such as these are doing more than simply providing a safe place to sleep. They are providing the homeless and disaffiliated with a community. Since disconnection from social supports is one of the most common traits among the homeless, this inherent communal design is vital. Read More ›
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Homeless man riding his bicycle while carrying bags and backpacks
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Caitlin Cory
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November 2, 2021
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President of Orange County Rescue Mission Explains Homelessness

Caitlin Cory
November 2, 2021
Fixers
The Orange County Rescue Mission is the largest non-profit faith-based organization in the Orange, Riverside, and San Diego Counties. Incredibly, it houses 500-600 people within their many facilities at any given time and serves over 19,800 people in the community. Read More ›
Silhouette of troubled person head. Concept image of anxiety and negative emotion. Waste paper and head silhouette.
Silhouette of troubled person head. Concept image of anxiety and negative emotion. Waste paper and head silhouette.
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Caitlin Cory
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October 15, 2021
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Mental Illness

Mental Illness and Mass Shootings: Is There A Connection?

Caitlin Cory
October 15, 2021
Mental Illness
There is a connection between untreated, serious mental illness (as distinguished from mental illness) and mass public violence. But instead of allowing that connection to instill fear, it should inspire compassion. Read More ›
man businessman in suit taking notes, bills of dollars in his pocket as a bribe. the concept of corruption and bribery
man businessman in suit taking notes, bills of dollars in his pocket as a bribe. the concept of corruption and bribery
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Caitlin Cory
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October 5, 2021
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Homelessness: A Profitable Business

Caitlin Cory
October 5, 2021
Housing
One of New York City's largest homeless shelter providers has turned sheltering the homeless into a lucrative business for himself, reaping more than $1 million a year in profits. Worse: It's all funded by taxpayers. Read More ›
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Homeless in San Francisco sheltering in place during the COVID-19 pandemic
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Caitlin Cory
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September 22, 2021
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Homelessness: The Mental Illness Thread

Caitlin Cory
September 22, 2021
Mental Illness
In the middle of the National Mall at 5:45 this morning, a man shouted at no one in particular. Dressed in pajama pants, a T-shirt, and supported by a cane, he waved around a flashlight and occasionally struck his cane on the ground, all the while belting out a disruptive sing-song melody. Read More ›