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Homelessness advocate’s new book, “And Housing for All” centers housing as a human right
Longtime homelessness advocate and lawyer Maria Foscarinis’ new book, “And Housing for All: The Fight to End Homelessness in ...
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D.C. needs more affordable housing. Why does no one want to build it?
Landlords, city officials, and housing advocates debate how public policy impacts affordable housing for better or worse.
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Remembering Vennie Hill: a writer, singer, and friend
Vennie Marie Hill, a writer, singer, friend, and Street Sense vendor, died Feb. 26. She was 55.
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For income-qualified residents of Washington, D.C., there is still time to go solar at no cost
Sustainability can come with a daunting price tag, but a local program says it can help Washingtonians reduce their ...
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Opioid overdoses are a leading cause of death for D.C.’s homeless. The programs that prevent them are threatened.
In 2023, for the first time, more than half of those who died while experiencing homelessness in Washington, D.C., ...
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D.C. begins comprehensive planning with hopes to combat displacement and bolster affordable housing
D.C. launches new planning efforts to fight displacement and expand access to affordable housing across the District.
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Encampment Updates: Cat and mouse game continues as the same residents experience repeated closures
In late April and early May, they scheduled nearly three encampment clearings every week. Many of these encampments had been previously closed, and residents expressed anger and frustration at what is ...
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One year after SCOTUS decision allowing cities to criminalize sleeping in public, advocates say homelessness is worsening
A year after SCOTUS ruling, advocates say criminalizing homelessness worsens housing crisis and cuts key support programs.