Counterpoint: Outstate, the homeless crisis is lack of shelters

We agree that we need to invest in affordable housing and housing assistance, but shelters save lives.

Evictions expected to spike as states end moratoriums that offered relief during COVID-19

Evictions are expected to spike as more states lift moratoriums put in place to offer renters relief during COVID-19.

It’s time to demand justice for Black people in America

It’s been nearly two weeks since a Minneapolis police officer killed George Floyd by kneeling on his neck for nearly nine minutes, even after Floyd repeatedly said, “I can’t breathe.” I’m still...

How Minneapolis, One of America’s Most Liberal Cities, Struggles With Racism (Published 2020)

The Midwestern city that has been the site of unrest views itself as embracing multiculturalism. But it also struggles with segregation and racial gaps on education.

Minnesota has an executive order that stops evictions. Here's how it works.

An ‘Avalanche of Evictions’ Could Be Bearing Down on America’s Renters (Published 2020)

The economic downturn is shaping up to be particularly devastating for renters, who are more likely to be lower-income and work hourly jobs cut during the pandemic.

Tom Stevens & John Killacky: After a respite from homelessness, now what? - VTDigger

Housing individuals and families in available hotel rooms was the right thing to do, but it is not sustainable.

US homelessness worsened by pandemic, declining resources: report

In its annual report, the National Alliance to End Homelessness shared interactive charts and analysis to illustrate homelessness assistance trends and at-risk populations, among other findings.

Shelter director hopes pandemic shows failure of existing homeless system - MyNorthwest.com

Daniel Malone, executive director of the Downtown Emergency Service Center, says COVID-19 has highlighted the inadequacy of the homeless shelter system.

As Minneapolis homeless camp raises health alarms, officials move to contain its spread

As over 100 homeless people crowd tent camp in south Mpls., officials move to contain it

It took a pandemic for cities to finally address homelessness

Some cities are housing homeless people in hotels. But a long-term solution is sorely needed.