Homelessness
Homeless Survival and Property Rights Collide in Court Ruling
Let's not ignore the ordinances and harassment of the poor that led to this.
Exchanging Anything of Value for Sex Will Soon Be a Crime in Oregon
The measure is now awaiting the signature of Democratic Gov. Kate Brown.
'The poor are better off when we build more housing for the rich,' reports Washington Post
Says the notion that expanding the housing market benefits both poor and rich sounds "counterintuitive"
How the D.C. Government Is Targeting Its Homeless Population
A reminder that unlawful property seizure and intrusive laws hurt vulnerable members of society the most
It's Winter! Time to Intern the Homeless!
New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo wants to force homeless people into shelters.
Off-Duty Hawaii Cop Harassed, Assaulted, Lesbian Couple Over Light PDA, State Left Them Homeless, Lawsuit Alleges
Attorneys says charges of assaulting a police officer were dropped five months later.
Los Angeles Isn't Fighting Poverty—It's Criminalizing It
Vendors at parks and beaches targeted with new ordinance.
Another Infuriating Crackdown on Sharing Food With the Homeless
San Antonio targets a good Samaritan, because rules are rules.
Bans on Sharing Food With Homeless Persist
It will take a concerted effort by advocates for the homeless to pressure cities to repeal these inane, mean-spirited, and un-American laws.
Indiana Restaurant Pressured to Stop Feeding Homeless
Nearby businesses complained constantly
Homelessness Down for Third Straight Year in US
A bit more than 610,000 counted in latest survey
Hawaii State Rep. Smashes Homeless People's Possessions With Sledgehammer
Democrat Tom Brower
Hackensack Welfare Official Provides Valuable Lesson to Homeless About Dangers of Being Honest, Trustworthy
Turn in found money, lose your benefts
Number of Homeless Students in US at All Time High, According to Government Data
1.2 million homeless kids in public schools in the 2011 school year
Homeless Men Sue Ohio Sheriff To Sleep at Courthouse
Say their First, Fourth, Eighth and Fourteenth Amendment rights are being violated by the sheriff's attempt to stop them sleeping there
NC Church Group Says They Were Threatened by Cops for Feeding Homeless
There's a law against distributing food in Raleigh parks
Palo Alto, California Bans Living in Your Car
Cited safety as some residents pleaded for compassion
Private Trust Offers Alternative to Miami's Scheme To Jail Homeless
Voluntary donations and programs
Conn. Barber Who Gave Free Haircuts to Homeless Kicked Out of Park
He didn't have the proper permits