Fix Homelessness How to rebuild human lives
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drug addiction

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post
Author
Jonathan Choe
Date
June 7, 2022
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Crime, Law, and Order
Street Report
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Broken Down at the First Ave Bridge

Jonathan Choe
June 7, 2022
Crime, Law, and Order, Street Report
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The view from high above the First Avenue Bridge is breathtaking, with downtown Seattle on the horizon. But as you get closer to the ground, it looks like a third world country below.  Read More ›
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People support each other in a rehab session
People support each other in a rehab session
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post
Author
Marvin Olasky
Date
June 3, 2022
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What Works
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Human Lives

Marvin Olasky
June 3, 2022
What Works
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If you've seen the TV show "Welcome Back, Kotter," you may sense a bit of what I'm feeling now. During the 1990s I wrote a lot about homelessness, and I’m jumping back into the subject now with Fix Homelessness and the crucial subtitle of this website, "How to rebuild human lives." Read More ›
Robert Marbut in Seattle
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post
Author
Jonathan Choe
Date
June 1, 2022
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Street Report
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Robert Marbut on Seattle Mayor’s Homeless Plan

Jonathan Choe
June 1, 2022
Street Report
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Right after the Mayor of Seattle unveiled his plan I turned to former federal homelessness czar Dr. Robert Marbut Jr. for analysis. He’s worked for the Bush, Trump, and Biden administrations and says mental health and addiction support must be more of a priority. Read More ›
California street at sunrise
Downtown San Francisco with California Street at sunrise, San Francisco, California, USA
Downtown San Francisco with California Street at sunrise, San Francisco, California, USA
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post
Author
Debra J. Saunders
Date
May 19, 2022
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Governance
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California’s Epic Homeless Nightmare

Debra J. Saunders
May 19, 2022
Governance
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What’s the matter with California? “It’s suffering from San Fransickness,” which is “pathological altruism,” answers Michael Shellenberger, author of the book “San Fransicko: Why Progressives Ruin Cities.” Read More ›
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Hangers with clothes and sizes on rail
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post
Author
Caitlin Cory
Date
November 24, 2021
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What Works
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Homelessness Will Not Be Solved With a One-Size-Fits-All Solution

Caitlin Cory
November 24, 2021
What Works
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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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post
Author
Caitlin Cory
Date
November 18, 2021
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Fixers
Housing
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Solutions to Homelessness: Orting Veterans Village

Caitlin Cory
November 18, 2021
Fixers, Housing
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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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post
Author
Caitlin Cory
Date
November 2, 2021
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Fixers
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President of Orange County Rescue Mission Explains Homelessness

Caitlin Cory
November 2, 2021
Fixers
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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 ›
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Drug abuse with people sharing the same syringe
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post
Author
Debra J. Saunders
Date
February 10, 2020
Categories
Drug Epidemic
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Crack Pipes and Free Needles

Debra J. Saunders
February 10, 2020
Drug Epidemic
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Every well-intended public policy taken to an extreme leads to misery and dysfunction. A case in point is the Washington Free Beacon story on $30 million grant for “safe smoking” kits. According to the story, a Department of Health and Human Services spokesman said the kits would include pipes for users to smoke crack cocaine.” Read More ›