The numbers will continue to rise throughout this year and for the years to come if this problem is not solved. Policymakers show little, if any, intent to do just that. The issue of gun violence, unfortunately, is nothing new. Observers who have studied gun violence trends talk about the ebbs and flows of violent …
Homelessness has increased by more than 5 percent over the past few years – but, that’s not even capturing the full picture. Despite the specter of evictions, we’re paying scant attention to it. One of the most under-reported issues in America is the homeless crisis. Even with a major spike in evictions looming – as …
We all know where to get vaccines, but many, struggling, still don’t know where to get rental relief for their homes… A viral scourge strikes the economy as many become unemployed. The current global crisis is causing families to fall back on rent and bills. The fear of homelessness and inability to provide for their …
Why is this a thing? The problem with heavy youth incarceration, the lack of restorative supports and the absence of a mental health focus… With this many incarcerated young people in the United States, it’s hard not to see a future in further crisis. According to a 2019 Prison Policy Initiative study … Every day, over 48,000 youth are …
It’s one thing to have access to healthcare – but, it’s not always quality healthcare & it’s not designed for everyone in need. As the pandemic rages on, and the repercussions of an inequitable crisis response are on vivid display, the lack of health care for low-income communities is one of the most pressing issues …
As more online misinformation spreads, we’ll continue to see low rates of vaccination from high levels of vaccine hesitancy. Despite the wide availability of COVID-19 vaccines in the United States, along with ambitious public education campaigns, just 49.1 percent of the U.S population is vaccinated, according to the most recent data at the Washington Post . Among states, the …
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