Homeless

Philadelphia, homelessness and the opioid crisis

A spirited protest took place in Philadelphia’s Kensington area Aug. 11, with a large group of neighbors, concerned people and…

August 20, 2021

Cops assault housing protesters outside mayor’s condominium

Cops assaulted a peaceful protest and barbecue on July 27 outside Philadelphia Mayor Jim Kenney’s condominium. The fifth “Tuesdays at…

August 5, 2021

Homeless union forms in Atlanta

Atlanta On the evening of July 4, the federal holiday known as Independence Day, an encampment of 15 or more…

July 14, 2021

Shelter solidarity struggle wins concession

Salt Lake City Activists -- unsheltered and sheltered -- finally saw a response to their demands on Friday, Jan. 17,…

January 23, 2020

Fighting gentrifiers for the rights of the homeless

On New Year’s Eve, Cleveland City Councilwoman Dona Brady looked out her upstairs window at demonstrators outside her home. A…

January 3, 2020