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... 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 ...
... 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 ...
... 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 ...
... 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 ...
... 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 ...
... 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 ...
... 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 ...
... 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 ...
... 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 ...
... 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 ...
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