Why I don’t go home for the holidays
By Tiara Swearington on Reflections on the holiday season by an unhoused writer whose family lives close by
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Encampment sweeps on the rise in Berkeley
By Berkeley Copwatch on Berkeley is aggressively enforcing municipal codes that make living on the street illegal, signaling a return to pre-COVID encampment management.
A government must—
By Jack Bragen on Jack Bragen reflects on the government's responsibility to protect its people.
Staying warm and dry 101
By Ace Backwords on Some things to keep in mind about how to stay warm and dry during the winter months.
When seasons change: the nature of winter light
By Jesse Mentken on Winter is coming, and as is the case with all natural cycles, you can see so much by paying close attention.
Emerging from psychosis is like a revelation
By Jack Bragen on Jack Bragen writes about the experience of emerging from a period of psychosis, using his own experience as a guide.
Misinformation about Berkeley’s ‘homeless response’
By Berkeley Copwatch on Berkeley Copwatch writes a response correcting the misinformation in a recent letter by the Berkeley City Manager.
Staying dry during the first rains of the season
By Ace Backwords on Ace Backwords reflects on the struggle of trying to stay dry in the rain while sleeping outside.
Their original faces: a soul, not a homeless person
By Jesse Mentken on "I do not think of people as homeless; I think of people as having been betrayed," Mentken writes.
Celebrating Halloween indoors
By Ace Backwords on Ace Backwords celebrates Halloween indoors after years on the street.
From George Jackson to George Floyd
By Kevin D. Sawyer on Half a century since George Jackson was murdered, with so many Black lives slain since, remember that everyone is a potential George until wanton police violence against all people is stopped.
How COVID-inspired charity can hurt more than help
By Anita de Asis Miralle aka Needa Bee on The coronavirus pandemic inspired many to get involved with lending aid to the unhoused community. Author Needa Bee asks, are these groups truly providing mutual aid?