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July 19, 2024
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Recovery Advocate Ginny Burton Walks Across WA for “Freedom from Fentanyl”

Center on Wealth & Poverty
July 19, 2024
Drug Epidemic, Street Report
Washington State candidate for U.S. Senate, Dr. Raul Garcia, is walking from central Washington to Seattle this week to raise awareness about the devastating toll of fentanyl. The walk began on Tuesday, July 16 and will end July 21. Ginny Burton — recovery advocate, former addict, and friend of Discovery Institute — joined Dr. Garcia on July 17. Read More ›
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July 17, 2024
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Homelessness
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Robert Marbut Discusses Grants Pass v. Johnson on [un]Divided with Brandi Kruse

Center on Wealth & Poverty
July 17, 2024
Homelessness, What Works
On unDivided, hosted by Brandi Kruse, Robert Marbut discusses what Grants Pass v. Johnson means for cities and their homeless populations, what cities like Seattle and San Francisco need to do, and the importance of investing in treatment for mental illness and drug addiction, and the reality behind Housing First. Read More ›
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People support each other in a rehab session
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Marvin Olasky
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July 12, 2024
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Homelessness
What Works
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Community — Not Housing — First

Marvin Olasky
July 12, 2024
Homelessness, What Works
Can people, laden with childhood traumas plus the hard experience of years of homelessness, overcome their pasts? On a Monday afternoon in May, I threw that question at Alan Graham, founder and CEO of Austin's Community First! Village (CFV), where close to 400 formerly homeless humans now live. Read More ›
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Jonathan Choe
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July 10, 2024
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Drug Epidemic
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Street Report
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Fentanyl Fuels Drug-Riddled Streets in Seattle’s Chinatown

Jonathan Choe
July 10, 2024
Drug Epidemic, Homelessness, Street Report
Another disastrous summer underway in Seattle's Chinatown-ID. The Little Saigon hood is overwhelmed with drug addicts and a robust black market of stolen goods. No cops in sight. What will it take for Councilmember Tammy Morales to prioritize this part of her district? Read More ›
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Jonathan Choe
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July 10, 2024
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Drug Epidemic
Homelessness
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A Normal Tuesday Evening in Downtown Seattle

Jonathan Choe
July 10, 2024
Drug Epidemic, Homelessness, Street Report
Downtown Seattle remains a mess. Even on a weeknight, the black market of stolen goods is thriving at 3rd Ave & Pike St. Drug addicts are passed out everywhere. Remember this was supposed to change with the Mayor's Downtown Activation Plan and a new moderate city council? Read More ›
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Jonathan Choe
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June 30, 2024
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Crime, Law, and Order
Drug Epidemic
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Drugs Thrive a Block Away from Seattle’s Pride Parade

Jonathan Choe
June 30, 2024
Crime, Law, and Order, Drug Epidemic
As Sunday's Seattle Pride Parade made its way through downtown, the drug dealers and addicts were operating just a block away on 3rd Ave & Pike St. How is this still being allowed? Read More ›
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Inside of a homeless shelter
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Marvin Olasky
Date
June 28, 2024
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Fixers
Homelessness
What Works
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Homelessness is Exceptionally Hard to Solve

Marvin Olasky
June 28, 2024
Fixers, Homelessness, What Works
Sunrise pastor Mark Hilbelink said its navigation center last year helped more than 800 people get off the streets. Michael Busby was typical among those who benefited. He told the press that Sunrise staffers "helped me out a lot. They helped me restore my sanity. They help out with housing, they help out with medication, they keep your meds for you, and they give them out to you every day or every week." Read More ›
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Jonathan Choe
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June 24, 2024
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Crime, Law, and Order
Drug Epidemic
Street Report
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Fentanyl Addiction and Prostitution in Broad Daylight on Seattle’s Aurora Ave

Jonathan Choe
June 24, 2024
Crime, Law, and Order, Drug Epidemic, Street Report
In under two minutes, watch what happens on Seattle's Aurora Ave N. on a daily basis. Fentanyl addicts and prostitutes still dominate this hood. Btw, there were kids in this Arco gas station when I rolled up Monday afternoon to get a soda. Read More ›
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Caitlyn McKenney
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June 19, 2024
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Homelessness
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Dow Constantine Is Wrong on Homelessness

Caitlyn McKenney
June 19, 2024
Homelessness
If you think addiction or mental illness contribute to homelessness, King County Executive Dow Constantine is here to tell you you're wrong. But what does his source of authority, University of Washington researcher Gregg Colburn, actually say? Let's unpack "Homelessness is a Housing Problem." Read More ›
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Jonathan Choe
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June 10, 2024
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Seattle Building Destroyed by Fire Regularly Used by Homeless and Drug Addicts

Jonathan Choe
June 10, 2024
News, Street Report
Seattle Fire crews still dealing with hot spots inside a vacant building at the corner of 10th Ave & Jackson St. in Chinatown-ID. At this point, investigators say the cause of the Monday morning fire is still unclear. But neighbors say homeless people and drug addicts have been breaking into this property and squatting. No reports of injuries. Read More ›