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Housing and shelter save lives. Research has found, the longer someone remains unsheltered and without access to care, the more likely they’ll die prematurely.

Ten-year review of sudden and unexpected deaths among people experiencing homelessness – PUBLIC HEALTH INSIDER

A ten-year review of sudden and unexpected deaths among people experiencing homelessness offers a heartbreaking reminder...

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the more we demonize people living under extreme poverty as society
the more society opposes the only solution to homelessness, access to a home. via @seattletimes

King County wants to add homeless housing while many of its buildings are still empty

The county has used more than $230 million from a sales tax to buy hotels and apartments to house 1,600 people...

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City of San Francisco & Mayor London Breed Sued for Harassing Unhoused San Franciscans, Violating Civil Rights to Cover Up the City’s Affordable Housing Failures - WRAP

Did you know... Starting in 1979 our federal government began slashing billions from the public housing budget. That money has never been replaced. https://www.nytimes.com/2022/09/29/magazine/rural-homeless-students.html

In case out of Grants Pass, Ore., court reaffirms right of homeless to sleep outside

In case out of Grants Pass, Ore., court reaffirms right of homeless to sleep outside

The U.S. 9th Circuit Court of Appeals expanded protections for homeless people sleeping outdoors in a decision with ...

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