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Finding Home

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A series of in-depth articles examining national perspectives around America’s growing housing and homeless crisis. 

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Sam Tsemberis

Sam Tsemberis has revolutionized the way we think about homelessness

The Housing First pioneer explains why the policy of housing a person before attempting to fix their underlying issues works best
By
Joanne Zuhl
November 11, 2020
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Trinkets and memorabilia at a memorial

Unpacking the complex relationship of addiction, homelessness, housing and recovery

Even if addiction isn’t what puts people on the streets, it’s often what keeps them there
By
Joanne Zuhl
November 4, 2020
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Will in front of a truck

America’s housing crisis is in ‘uncharted territory’

Affordable housing and support services fall far short of demand. And, as a surge of evictions looms, the worst is yet to come.
By
Joanne Zuhl
October 28, 2020
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Hand choosing mini wood house model

The death of public housing

From redlining to the Reagan administration to the present-day crisis, the government has spent decades shifting the burden to the private sector
By
Joanne Zuhl
October 28, 2020
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An American flag is displayed on a tent

Losing ground: How the Trump administration has reversed U.S. housing policy

The White House’s attitudes toward homelessness could grow the population it wishes to sweep away
By
Joanne Zuhl
October 21, 2020
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Housing is a Human Right sign on a post

Editorial | Housing crisis requires a federal commitment

Local government can only do so much. We expect more from our national leadership.
By
SR editorial board
October 21, 2020

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