homelessness

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Counting unhoused populations is difficult due to the transient nature of homelessness, but the most recent analyzed data from the U.S.

From Los Angeles Times • May 13, 2026

Through her work she has seen that "experiences in early childhood are often the root cause of today's hardest social challenges, such as addiction, family breakdown, poor mental health, suicide and homelessness," the foundation says.

From Barron's • May 13, 2026

Seattle and much of Washington face serious problems: chronic homelessness, disorder in core business districts, persistent budget deficits, declining public-school outcomes and a slowing technology hiring cycle.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 11, 2026

Mayor Karen Bass’s office said the incident illustrates why she is “determined to end street homelessness, which is often the cause of fires.”

From Los Angeles Times • May 6, 2026

She knew the feeling of being faced with homelessness.

From Anya and the Nightingale by Sofiya Pasternack