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“Homelessness is the canary in the mine. It’s the prophetic call to all of us that there’s something radically wrong in our society if anybody is living on our streets.” – Sister Mary Scullion After 50 years of campaigning, Joe Biden has learned to avoid every sensitive issue he is faced with. He’s gone as …
In 2023, Gavin Newsom announced a $15 billion plan to address homelessness in California, emphasizing accountability. However, a state audit revealed that California had spent $24 billion on homelessness over the past five years without consistently tracking how the money was used or its effectiveness in reducing homelessness. This audit highlighted significant gaps in accountability …
The Supreme Court on Friday ruled that a local ordinance to bar anyone without a permanent residency from sleeping outside does not amount to “cruel and unusual” punishment under the Eighth Amendment. The 6-3 opinion authored by Justice Neil Gorsuch reversed an appeals court ruling that found an outdoor camping ban in Grants Pass, Oregon …
In downtown Los Angeles, the Weingart Center Tower has recently opened as a high-rise homeless shelter. Here are the key details: The tower comprises 228 studio apartments, 47 one-bedroom apartments, and three apartments for onsite managers. Each unit costs an estimated $600,000 and is funded by taxpayers. Residents will have access to amenities such as a gym, an art room, a music room, and …
Cori Bush says she cured a homeless woman’s tumors by putting her hands on them. Look how the interviewer asks respectful followups. Imagine the freak out if MTG said she was a faith healer! Cue the misinformation experts. This is pathetic. pic.twitter.com/gbXhVWKDqI — Richard Hanania (@RichardHanania) June 17, 2024
With foothills rising above, Boise, Idaho is a place of beauty. But it’s the city’s less scenic quarters, dead ends and back alleys that were Robert Martin’s home, on and off, for 15 years. On nights when Boise’s homeless shelters were full, Martin got sleep wherever he could. “There were times I’ve slept in garage …
Newsom’s promise of 1,200 tiny homes shattered; homeless left abandoned and desperate. Bureaucratic chaos and broken commitments leave those in need without shelter. Irontown Modular’s shock echoes the despair of the homeless, as funds and support vanish. The dream of stable housing crumbles, highlighting the stark reality of unmet promises in California’s homelessness crisis. In …
San Francisco’s controversial “Managed Alcohol Program” provides free booze to homeless alcoholics, sparking criticism from a tech CEO and raising ethical questions about enabling addiction. This program is a misguided attempt at addressing the complex issue of homelessness and addiction. While the intention may be to prevent harm and reduce strain on emergency services, providing …
In the heart of San Francisco, a battle brews over the city’s approach to homelessness, as residents grapple with sky-high costs and dwindling economic opportunities. Key Points: San Francisco’s homelessness crisis mirrors challenges in other major U.S. cities, exacerbated by soaring housing costs and limited inventory. Controversy erupts over the construction of tiny houses for …
Imagine spending $80k tuition to learn how to be homeless 🤣 pic.twitter.com/y0aGYFJjm0 — X Citizen Journal (@xcitizenjournal) April 29, 2024
The tornado basically wiped out the town of Sulphor in Oklahoma. More than 5,000 people lost their homes. The number of victims is being determined. Looks like a war zone. How many billions will Biden send? Wait…this is a red state… 🇺🇸 Looks Like a war zone now … pic.twitter.com/gf2vm3d6Gq https://t.co/PiObSr8c6g — Lord Bebo (@MyLordBebo) …
Did you think Wisconsin would be immune to the problems that plague the rest of the country? Cause they aren’t.
As the Supreme Court prepares to hear arguments on bans targeting homeless encampments, a pivotal case emerges, stirring widespread debate. This landmark case delves into the constitutional implications of laws penalizing homeless individuals for camping on public property. With homelessness soaring amidst escalating housing costs and the end of pandemic aid, the court’s decision promises …
Ilhan Omar’s daughter, Isra Hirsi, complains that her anti-Israel protest group “is 100% targeted” by university administration Ilhan Omar's daughter, Isra Hirsi, complains that her anti-Israel protest group "is 100% targeted" by university administration pic.twitter.com/PuOd4g7KWA — Julia 🇺🇸 (@Jules31415) April 22, 2024 Rep. Ilhan Omar’s daughter Isra Hirsi, 21, says she is now homeless and …
Democrats are playing a dangerous game with public health by objecting to drug contamination testing in homeless housing. It’s a baffling stance that could keep addicts in toxic conditions. Why? Because they falsely claim there’s no clear evidence that drug contamination is harmful. This head-scratcher of a policy comes as the county uses taxpayer dollars …
NYC is so expensive, a new report shows that 78,000 have left the city in the past year, and that half of families rely on assistance programs to make it. This is very sad, but it seems like nothing is being done to address the middle class’s needs. What do you think?
A scathing new report claims California can not meaningfully track or measure the results of the $20 billion it spent on the homelessness crisis.
‘This is getting sinister now. People are being told their houses will be forcefully purchased to give to asylum seekers, which essentially tears up property rights in Britain.’ ‘This is getting sinister now. People are being told their houses will be forcefully purchased to give to asylum seekers, which essentially tears up property rights in …
San Diego City Councilman Stephen Whitburn, with the support of Mayor Todd Gloria, proposed a new ordinance on Thursday to ban tents and other makeshift structures from public property while also not giving them a chance to say “No” to any city official demand to move. Recent reports found around 4,800 homeless within San Diego, …
NYC is America’s hardest city to live in, and the housing prices are so high pretty soon nobody will be able to afford the crazy rents, unless the state acts to get affordable houses built… fast.
As the housing crisis deepens, the corrosive impact of Airbnb on communities becomes increasingly evident. With over 1,000 San Diegans falling into homelessness each month, the question arises: How many Airbnb properties sit empty, exacerbating the crisis? Complicating matters further is a colossal loophole in the ordinance meant to regulate short-term rentals (STRs). While cracking …
by Ed Driscoll HOW IT STARTED: AG Healey Statement on President Trump’s Executive Order to Remove Federal Funding From Sanctuary Cities. Attorney General Maura Healey today issued the following statement in response to the Trump administration’s announcement that it will strip federal funding provided to so-called “Sanctuary Cities” in Massachusetts and across the country. “Strong, independently-governed communities …
The 9th circuit court of appeals affirmed the constitutional right of vagrants to sleep on sidewalks, in parks, and even on the steps of court houses. Please consider the Coalition on Homeless v. the City of San Francisco, San Francisco Police Department filed January 11. 2024. In the ruling, the court sided with the Coalition …
Oh, what a stellar strategy! NYC bankrupt and thousands of homeless migrants – truly the pinnacle of governance! Migrants evicted from NYC hotels: Nearly 5,000 eviction notices issued by Mayor Adams administration “NEW YORK — Migrant families were moved out of a midtown Manhattan hotel on Tuesday as part of Mayor Eric Adams’ plan to …
One problem is that they allow residential condos and housing to be bought by off shore individuals, which then sit vacant or be used as short term rentals. This money is coming from places like HK and Macau. It's driven up prices on the west coast and Toronto for that matter to… — Croxxed Out …
This is the guy who was fired for filming himself bonking another dude in the Senate hearing chambers. Deeply unwell. pic.twitter.com/n2amqIfTD1 — Ian Miles Cheong (@ianmiles) December 31, 2023 Former Democratic Senate Staffer Aidan Maese-Czeropski is back at it again with his sexually deviant nature, this time publicly fantasizing about letting homeless people in Baltimore …
By Martin Armstrong The deliberate invasion of America was permitted by the same people who want to give illegals the opportunity to vote. Nonprofit shelters will be required to provide non-citizens with paperwork to register to vote in upcoming elections, and New York has stipulated that the paperwork must be available in Spanish as well …
America is finished if this kind of bipartisan Treason continues. Will America’s Vladimir Putin please stand up and take this country back, the hard way if necessary: 🚨🇺🇸🇮🇱 60,000 HOMELESS VETERANS in the United States and the House just passed $14.3 BILLION in “aid” for Israel? pic.twitter.com/j60jiGmuSJ — Jackson Hinkle 🇺🇸 (@jacksonhinklle) November 2, 2023 …
