LOS ANGELES—A coalition of civic leaders called May 19 for the city and county of Los Angeles to create an independent entity to address the homelessness crisis through data, measurable outcomes and greater accountability. The “Homelessness Governance in Los Angeles: Centering the System” report was commissioned by the Committee for Greater L.A. in partnership with…
Committee for Greater L.A. Calls for New Entity to Address Homelessness Crisis
May 19, 2021
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Santa Ana Considers Home Occupancy Limits
May 18, 2021
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Santa Ana is considering a ban on homes that are occupied by more than four families. The proposed ban on such “boarding houses” came after the city received more than 50 complaints from residents and neighborhood association representatives regarding noise, parking, litter, altercations, and more. Others complained of poor property maintenance, and smoking. The ordinance would affect households…
LA County Approves Pilot for Guaranteed Basic Income
May 18, 2021
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LOS ANGELES—The Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors voted 4-1 May 18 to approve proposals for a pilot guaranteed income program, one of which calls for $1,000 per month to be paid to 1,000 residents for at least three years. Supervisor Kathryn Barger was the dissenting vote, expressing concerns about lack of research into the…
China’s ‘Victory’ Against Poverty Draws Skepticism
The Chinese communist regime has made much fanfare of its apparent success in lifting tens of millions of rural residents out of poverty. But leaked internal documents obtained by The Epoch Times show that Beijing’s strategy is reliant in part on directing state-owned and private enterprises to buy a range of goods from China’s poorest…
Experts and Citizens Skeptical About Chinese Regime’s Poverty Eradication Claim
February 28, 2021
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The Chinese communist regime recently put out high-profile propaganda claiming success in “Comprehensive Poverty Alleviation,” resulting in public outcry. Experts and Chinese citizens expressed their skepticism with The Epoch Times. On Feb. 25, the regime held a National Poverty Alleviation Summary and Commendation conference. Xi Jinping, the leader of the ruling Chinese Communist Party (CCP),…
Beijing’s New Policy Reveals Poverty and Food Security Are Top Concerns for 2021
February 25, 2021
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The Chinese Communist Party (CCP) on Feb. 21 released its first main policy document of the year, known as “Document Number One.” Poverty alleviation and food security are the Chinese regime’s top concerns for 2021. A press conference was held on Feb. 22 with regards to Document Number One. China’s minister of agriculture, Tang Renjian,…
China Insider: Live Streamer in Impoverished Chinese County Died from Starvation
January 28, 2021
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After the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) announced that “all counties previously designated as impoverished in the country have been removed from the poverty list,” a video uploader “Mocha” from Liangshan Prefecture in Sichuan Province was found to have died of poverty and illness. The state media quickly “dispelled the rumors,” claiming that “Mocha” is under…
Hebei Virus Outbreak Underscores the CCP’s Lies About an Affluent China
Commentary The surge of COVID-19 cases in Hebei Province since the year began has now become a new focal point of China’s epidemic. Up to now, Shijiazhuang, Xingtai, and Langfang—the cities with the most CCP virus infections—have implemented “sealed off management.” Thousands of villagers have been taken away for “centralized isolation.” It appears the Chinese…
Faith and Family Are ‘Values Upon Which We Should Build Our Lives and Our Nation’: Bob Woodson
Bob Woodson, an American civil rights activist and community development leader, detailed some of the principles that he has gleaned from decades of work to help heal and uplift America’s hurting communities in an interview with The Epoch Times’ American Thought Leaders. Woodson, founder and president of the Woodson Center, which has for four decades worked…
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