Trump Deploys Troops To Clear Homeless Encampments In D.C.
Advocates are condemning President Trump’s deployment of federal troops and threats to arrest unhoused people in Washington, D.C.| Invisible People
Advocates are condemning President Trump’s deployment of federal troops and threats to arrest unhoused people in Washington, D.C.| Invisible People
Young veterans face a heightened risk of homelessness due to factors like disability, rental burdens, and decreased homeownership.| Invisible People
Dr. Metraux discusses rising disability and homelessness rates among post-9/11 veterans, stressing the need for more data to develop solutions.| Invisible People
Veteran homelessness has reached a historic low thanks to federal initiatives, but challenges prevent the crisis from being fully resolved.| Invisible People
Despite progress in addressing veteran homelessness, a recent surge to a 12-year high reveals deep systemic issues| Invisible People
New study reveals that poor housing quality is a key predictor of the risk of homelessness after wildfires and other natural disasters.| Invisible People
California wildfires forced hundreds of homeless veterans into multiple chaotic relocations, highlighting the dangers of extreme weather for unhoused individuals.| Invisible People
Thousands of LA residents, displaced by wildfires, are forced to shoulder unyielding mortgage payments and the threat of foreclosure.| Invisible People
Cuts to HUD funding, staff, and housing programs are undermining Housing First nationwide but Hennepin County’s success shows what’s possible.| Invisible People
Despite clear evidence that wildfires cause spikes in homelessness, lawmakers have failed to prepare with proactive housing legislation.| Invisible People
In numerous cities and towns in the U.S., there are not enough beds available in shelters for all the people who are homeless, and some shelters close during the day. As a result, many homeless people are forced to live outside. Many communities have responded with the criminalization of homelessness.| Invisible People
The Supreme Court dealt a blow to a precedent that had prevented cities from punishing homeless people when no shelter is available.| Invisible People
From a legislative perspective, it is illegal to be homeless in virtually every state in the USA, except for two - Oregon and Wyoming.| Invisible People
The Johnson v. Grants Pass case challenges a precedent set by the 9th Circuit Court of Appeals regarding the criminalization of homelessness.| Invisible People
The criminalization of homelessness and internment camps disturbingly echo WWII camps and will not help solve the homelessness crisis.| Invisible People
Portland's Mayor Ted Wheeler proposes fining or jailing homeless people who decline available shelter, sparking controversy about its implications.| Invisible People
Oklahoma's new law criminalizes public camping and penalizes homeless people who decline police help, leading to fines and potential jail time.| Invisible People
California's conflicting legislative measures highlight the challenge of addressing homelessness and the criminalization of vulnerable populations.| Invisible People
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Involuntary treatment of homeless people by police, untrained in psychiatry, is a massive restriction of rights and completely unethical.| Invisible People
Thousands of residents in highly restrictive homeless shelters are subject to arbitrary rules made by someone to "teach them responsibility".| Invisible People
We imagine a world where everyone has a home. Until then, we aim to be the most trusted source for homelessness news, education and advocacy.| Invisible People
Veteran disability claims hit a record-breaking backlog of over 417,000 in 2024, leaving countless veterans at risk of homelessness.| Invisible People
U.S. cities are reducing veteran homelessness by using “by-name” data, an approach that helps communities understand exactly who is homeless.| Invisible People
America’s growing reliance on temporary housing leaves many unhoused individuals in limbo, facing few pathways to permanent housing.| Invisible People
Candice Turner explains how redlining, systemic racism, and generational housing trauma fuel homelessness especially among Black Americans.| Invisible People
Homelessness surged by 18% in 2024, with criminalization, insufficient affordable housing and lack of political will driving the crisis.| Invisible People
Criminalization increases as political gridlock stalls solutions, highlighting a fundamental misunderstanding of how to address homelessness.| Invisible People
The HALT Fentanyl Act promises to curb drug use, but history shows it will worsen overdose rates and disproportionately punish homeless people.| Invisible People
San Jose’s proposed “Responsibility to Shelter” policy would allow police to arrest homeless people who refuse shelter offers.| Invisible People
