Read Mother Jones’ take on ending homelessness in Utah

It’s really a shockingly simply solution. Connecticut, too, uses the Housing First model, with great success. And thanks, John, for this link.

Want to end homelessness?

Give away homes. I wrote this for The Guardian. That’s Shannon, Cookie (the dog) and Boogie, in their new apartment, thanks to the good efforts of some activists, advocates, and others during the 100-day challenge.

Conservatives might think giving houses away is like this:

But check out this piece at The American Conservative, that argues in favor of Housing First — or getting people into housing and then dealing with their challenges — as both a morally and financially smart thing to do. They look to Utah, which they call the “fourth most conservative state in the union,” and …

When I say “women of color…”

…you’re thinking these women, aren’t you? Of course you are. And thanks, Leftover, for the link.