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The 2015 National Forum on the Human Right to Housing

Posted on September 11, 2015 by homelessnesslaw

Wednesday, June 24 and Thursday, June 25 marked the Law Center’s two-day National Forum on the Human Right to Housing, hosted by the Microsoft Innovation & Policy Center in Washington, D.C. The event gathered organizers, attorneys and legal service providers, … Continue reading →

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Police Violence Against Homeless, Poor Persons, Housing & Homelessness Addressed At Global Review of U.S. Human Rights Record

Posted on May 14, 2015 by homelessnesslaw

On Monday, May 11, the U.N. Human Rights Council reviewed the U.S. for compliance with its human rights obligations as part of the U.S.’s second Universal Periodic Review raising concerns about the criminalization of homelessness and poverty as well as … Continue reading →

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Housing & Homelessness Addressed At Global Review of U.S. Human Rights Record

Posted on May 12, 2015 by homelessnesslaw

On Monday, May 11, the U.N. Human Rights Council reviewed the U.S. for compliance with its human rights obligations as part of the U.S.’s second Universal Periodic Review. Thanks to advocacy by the Law Center and others, several countries raised … Continue reading →

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We Are Alive

Posted on March 12, 2013 by homelessnesslaw

Editor’s Note: This is the final part of a series, following The Drifting Dark. “It’s about the only thing I got.  ’Cause I’ve sinned, man.  Damn, have I sinned.  And been sinned against.” It’s been a year since I last … Continue reading →

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Housing is a Right

Posted on February 28, 2013 by homelessnesslaw

One of Robert  Frost’s poems includes this exchange, part of a winter conversation between a farmer and his wife: “Home is the place where, when you have to go there, They have to take you in.” “I should have called … Continue reading →

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Using Privilege To Give Voice To The Vulnerable

Posted on January 31, 2013 by homelessnesslaw

Editor’s note: The author composed this piece in mid-January, on one of the coldest days of the month. With the wind chill, it’s about 15 degrees outside this morning.  This week is shaping up to be the coldest DC has … Continue reading →

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Domestic Violence a Leading Cause of Homelessness for Women and Youth

Posted on October 24, 2012 by homelessnesslaw

October is Domestic Violence Awareness month, and it’s an important occasion for anyone concerned about homelessness.  As we note below, domestic violence is a leading cause of homelessness—for women, in particular, as well as unaccompanied youth.  For many, the only … Continue reading →

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Poverty & Politics: Three Things Obama and Romney Must Address Tonight

Posted on October 3, 2012 by homelessnesslaw

Join us on Twitter tonight, as Law Center Policy Director Jeremy Rosen “live-tweets” during the presidential debate at 9 pm EST.  Use hashtag #TalkPoverty. With the presidential election less than six weeks away, President Barack Obama and former Governor Mitt … Continue reading →

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New Poverty Data Sobering, Reveals Need for Government Programs

Posted on September 24, 2012 by homelessnesslaw

This month, the Census Bureau released data on poverty in 2011.  If you turned on the news, you might have missed the stories on this.  That’s because they weren’t there.  There was important and somber news from the Middle East, … Continue reading →

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Youth and Children the Focus of Federal Plan to End Homelessness Amendment

Posted on September 13, 2012 by homelessnesslaw

An update to the U.S. Interagency Council on Homelessness’ Federal Strategic Plan to Prevent and End Homelessness, released on September 12, provides more detail on what must be done for young people experiencing homelessness, including unaccompanied youth. The amendment to … Continue reading →

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