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In 1789 a charming five year old chimney sweep toiled through tough days in the bustling streets embodying the spirit of a spirited eighteenth century street urchin
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Marvin Olasky
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May 17, 2024
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Homelessness
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Caring for Orphans in New York City

Marvin Olasky
May 17, 2024
Homelessness, What Works
Two columns ago I mentioned Charles Brace's concern about high rents in New York City. When Brace founded the New York Children's Aid Society in 1853, he began by setting up religious meetings aimed at orphaned or abandoned boys from 10 to 18 who slept in alleys. Read More ›
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Manhattan Midtown Skyline with illuminated skyscrapers at sunset. NYC, USA
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Marvin Olasky
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May 3, 2024
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Helping the Manhattan Poor: A History

Marvin Olasky
May 3, 2024
Homelessness
Much of what we hear in national media concerning homelessness originates in the salons of Manhattan, and if we want to understand why our policy savants sometimes go far off course, we should understand the history of New York City’s successes and failures. Read More ›
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Cops Clearing Out A Homeless Encampment
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April 25, 2024
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The Dirty Little Secret About Homelessness Is the Key to Ending It

Center on Wealth & Poverty
April 25, 2024
The US Supreme Court recently heard oral arguments about what cities can and cannot do to end homelessness. What everyone agreed on was that homelessness is a difficult problem. I think most people listening to the Supreme Court would agree: it isn’t going to solve homelessness. That is a job for state legislators. So why haven’t they? Why has homelessness gotten worse? Read More ›
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overhead view of city of Los Angeles lit up at night
city of Los Angeles at night
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Marvin Olasky
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February 3, 2023
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How Much Do You Know About Homelessness?

Marvin Olasky
February 3, 2023
Homelessness
Six in ten, defined as “sheltered homeless,” sleep in emergency shelters, safe havens, or transitional housing programs. These sites are often unpleasant but usually not dangerous. Four in ten are unsheltered, some in tents or cars not for recreational reasons but because they have no alternative. Read More ›
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Businessman giving bribe money in the envelope to partner
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Caitlin Cory
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October 5, 2022
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Governance
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Homelessness: A Profitable Business

Caitlin Cory
October 5, 2022
Governance
James A. Brown III has turned sheltering the homeless into a lucrative business for himself, reaping more than $1 million a year in profits. By starting and managing his own security guard company, catering company, and management company — all of which service his shelters. Read More ›
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Two Seattle police at Seward Park
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Caitlin Cory
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December 2, 2021
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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 ›