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The five steps to becoming homeless: this could be you

By Timothy Busby on November 3, 2020

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With evictions notices becoming legal once again, tens of thousands of Americans who once believed that they would never become unsheltered are going to experience homelessness firsthand.

People living with mental illness are not represented in politics

By Jack Bragen on November 3, 2020

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As an adult with mental illness and progressive values, my primary focus is not on national politics or getting Trump out of office. My main concern is about the treatment of people who live with mental illness and our lack of opportunities to better our conditions.

Nothing to say

By Peter Moland on October 1, 2020

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When there’s nothing to say We sit in silence At least we sit together Forever and ever I think of

Wealth

By Peter Moland on September 1, 2020

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The disease of greed is what i see youve done plucked every fruit from the tree for yourself all you

Life

By Peter Moland on September 1, 2020

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Life is hard No one said that its easy Theres ups and theres downs Trust and believe me But dont

The new normal

By Peter Moland on September 1, 2020

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Coronavirus Also known as covid-19 The new normal Killer cough and killer sneeze Wash your hands And wear your masks

Everyone deserves to shelter in place, including homeless people

By TJ Johnston on May 22, 2020

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“Sheltering in place” is a privilege that over 9,000 unhoused San Franciscans do not enjoy. Yet, shelters are congregate environments where people sleep barely more than two feet away from one another, head to foot or top to bottom in bunks.

The pandemic resembles one of my psychotic episodes

By Jack Bragen on April 1, 2020

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The current pandemic makes it seem as though the world has gone insane. This time, I'm not crazy, but neither are other people. Reality has taken a surreal turn.

A taste of homelessness

By Timothy Busby on April 1, 2020

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I can’t help but think to myself, “now the general population is getting a taste of what we, the homeless, face everyday.”

The Swordwoman pt. I

By Angel Brinston on March 1, 2020

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(Angel Brinston/Youth Spirit Artworks)

Celebrating the life of Mike Zint

March 1, 2020

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Michael “Mike” Zint, an outspoken activist whose “Poor Tour” around Berkeley thrust the plight of homeless people in city officials’ faces, died on February 14. He was 53.

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