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HUD restores transgender homeless protections dropped by Trump Homeless

HUD restores transgender homeless protections dropped by Trump

The Housing and Urban Development Department recommitted to Obama-era protections that ensure transgender people experiencing homelessness can stay in shelters that correspond with their gender identities. The department on Thursday withdrew a proposal put forward under President Donald Trump last year that would have rolled back the protections in HUD’s…
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April 23, 2021
Evictions from rental properties to resume amid homelessness fears Homeless

Evictions from rental properties to resume amid homelessness fears

Evictions of people from rental accommodation can resume from Friday as a grace period following last week’s lifting of the ban ends. Housing charity Threshold and Opposition politicians raised fears that homelessness will rise as a result but the Government defended remaining measures aimed at protecting tenants. Meanwhile, property owners…
bubmag
April 23, 2021
98-year-old grandmother takes up indoor sponsored cycle ride challenge in support of the homelessness charity that was set up by her great-grandmother in 1887 Homeless

98-year-old grandmother takes up indoor sponsored cycle ride challenge in support of the homelessness charity that was set up by her great-grandmother in 1887

98-year-old grandmother takes up indoor sponsored cycle ride challenge in support of homelessness charity WLM (West London Mission) for 80 days West Hill resident, Diana O’Flynn – 98 years old, has taken up the ‘Around the Sitting Room in 80 Days’ challenge to raise funds for her beloved charity WLM…
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April 22, 2021
In California: Relief over Chauvin verdict. And a $1 billion request to fight L.A. homelessness Homeless

In California: Relief over Chauvin verdict. And a $1 billion request to fight L.A. homelessness

Plus: Man arrested after allegedly punching elderly Asian couple. And get out your convertible, Highway 1 is about to reopen. Know someone who cares about the Golden State? Let them know they can sign up for  In California via this link. I'm Julie Makinen, California editor for the USA Today Network, bringing…
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April 21, 2021
Dr. Drew Pinsky Responds to Advocates Who Opposed Nomination to LA Homeless Commission Homeless

Dr. Drew Pinsky Responds to Advocates Who Opposed Nomination to LA Homeless Commission

Dr. Drew Pinsky, whose nomination to the Los Angeles Homeless Services Authority (LAHSA) was withdrawn earlier this week due to opposition by some homeless advocates, said moving forward, he hopes to help the homeless in a way that doesn't create distractions. Pinsky spoke to Newsweek Tuesday about the withdrawal of…
bubmag
April 21, 2021
Edmonton Mayor Don Iveson welcomes $1.5 billion in federal budget for rapid housing, but says it’s not enough Homeless

Edmonton Mayor Don Iveson welcomes $1.5 billion in federal budget for rapid housing, but says it’s not enough

Author of the article: Lisa Johnson, Dustin Cook Publishing date: Apr 19, 2021  •  April 19, 2021  •  3 minute read  •  7 Comments Edmonton Mayor Don Iveson talks about new housing and shelter supports for Edmonton's homeless and vulnerable population on Monday, Oct. 5, 2020. Photo by Larry Wong…
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April 20, 2021
‘Dr. Drew’ eyed for commission. Angry advocates wonder: Is this a joke? Homeless

‘Dr. Drew’ eyed for commission. Angry advocates wonder: Is this a joke?

Dr. Drew Pinsky made headlines last April for remarks over a two-month period that were skeptical of the pandemic's severity. He eventually apologized. (Getty Images) A Los Angeles County supervisor has recommended a celebrity doctor who has railed against California's mishandling of the homelessness crisis to a local commission, a…
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April 19, 2021