• Migrant crisis highlighted in pope's Greece-Cyprus trip

    Migrant crisis highlighted in pope's Greece-Cyprus trip

    Nov 30, 2021 02:35 PM EST

    ... large numbers of asylum-seekers while failing to protect their rights. "Thousands seeking refuge in Greece are violently pushed back to Turkey. Migrant children face homelessness and a lack of access to health care, education and food. And nongovernmental groups face legislative restrictions and criminal harassment by officials.” Greek authorities ...

  • COVID relief for thousands of foster youth has expired. Will lawmakers renew it?

    COVID relief for thousands of foster youth has expired. Will lawmakers renew it?

    Nov 03, 2021 06:40 PM EST

    ... who accessed extended care until they were 21 are three times more likely to be enrolled in school, nearly three times less likely to experience homelessness as they age out, and overall see better outcomes than those who do not access the extended care. But according to Child Trends, staying ...

  • LGBTQ seniors fear discrimination when searching for housing

    LGBTQ seniors fear discrimination when searching for housing

    Oct 10, 2021 07:52 PM EST

    ... the fact that Stonewall House welcomes gay and trans seniors is important to Nottingham. For decades, she says she faced housing discrimination, and at points, homelessness, due to her sexual orientation. It began at 14, when she came out as lesbian and her family kicked her out on the street ...

  • The Census Bureau’s first ever data on LGBTQ+ people indicates deep disparities

    The Census Bureau’s first ever data on LGBTQ+ people indicates deep disparities

    Oct 01, 2021 03:12 PM EST

    ... mind. It’s why trans people, for example, are helping each other pay for medical procedures that aren’t covered by insurance, housing those experiencing homelessness and creating mutual aid networks, Spade said. “We’re helping each other survive right now,” he said. And there are still significant challenges with ...

  • London honors Princess Diana with blue plaque at former home

    London honors Princess Diana with blue plaque at former home

    Sep 30, 2021 03:52 PM EST

    ... birthday."Diana was one of the world's most famous women and she used her fame and influence to raise awareness of issues such as homelessness and landmines," said Anna Eavis, the curatorial director at English Heritage. "It is fitting that our blue plaque remembers her at this place where ...

  • Here are this year’s MacArthur fellows and ‘genius grant’ recipients

    Here are this year’s MacArthur fellows and ‘genius grant’ recipients

    Sep 28, 2021 04:36 PM EST

    ... GOP-led Legislature that Florida felons must pay all fines before regaining their right to vote. Meade noted that he struggled with drug addiction and homelessness and has served time in prison himself. "The country needs to see stories of triumph and everyday regular people who are impacting their communities ...

  • U.S. Rep. Karen Bass enters race for Los Angeles mayor

    U.S. Rep. Karen Bass enters race for Los Angeles mayor

    Sep 27, 2021 06:16 PM EST

    ... nation,” a statement on her website said. “Karen is running for mayor because she knows that solving this crisis means addressing the root causes of homelessness: lack of affordable housing, health care, job training, mental health services, and drug and alcohol counseling,” the statement said. Bass’ entry into the race ...

  • Trump may be losing popularity, but is 'Trumpism?' Here's what California's recall shows

    Trump may be losing popularity, but is 'Trumpism?' Here's what California's recall shows

    Sep 15, 2021 10:40 PM EST

    ... have voted overwhelmingly to keep Democratic Governor Gavin Newsom in office until the end of his term, this in a recall election where COVID and homelessness were big concerns. Ballots are still being counted, but Newsom improved on his share of the vote from his first election three years ago ...

  • California Gov. Newsom crushes Republican-led recall effort

    California Gov. Newsom crushes Republican-led recall effort

    Sep 15, 2021 01:24 PM EST

    ... friends, stirring outcry. Supporters of the recall expressed frustration over monthslong business closures and restrictions that kept most children out of classrooms. Rising homicides, a homelessness crisis and an unemployment fraud scandal further angered Newsom's critics. But the broader public stayed on his side. Polling from the Public Policy ...

  • Despite concerns about voter enthusiasm, Newsom's fate looks good in California recall

    Despite concerns about voter enthusiasm, Newsom's fate looks good in California recall

    Sep 14, 2021 10:35 PM EST

    ... California Resident: Have you been to L.A. Lately? It looks like a Third World country. Stephanie Sy: Their concerns range from rising crime and homelessness to high taxes. But supercharging their zeal, the coronavirus pandemic and Newsom's strict public health measures that shuttered businesses and schools at the ...