Bleeding hearts, that’s the term used to describe the typical liberal. They just feel so much, and are so compassionate, that their hearts bleed for those who are suffering. Well, San Francisco has a surplus of bleeding hearts, which is why the city’s newest program, created to help the homeless, is perfectly named, the Homeless…
San Francisco: It’s a Good Thing Homelessness Only Happens Between 7 A.M. and 7 P.M.
At Least 42 Dead, Thousands Homeless After Floods in Haiti
Flooding from torrential rains in Haiti has left at least 42 people dead over the past couple days and dozens more missing and injured, officials said on Monday. Over 13,600 homes are also listed as flooded. The civil protection agency said on Twitter on Monday the death toll had risen since Sunday night after floods…
Ban on Panhandling, Loitering on Alabama Roads Officially Signed into Law
Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey, a Republican, has approved a new bill that will make it illegal to panhandle or loiter on state highways and roadways. The legislation, referred to as HB 24 (pdf), prohibits individuals from engaging in panhandling or loitering activities on specific state roads, including the Boulevard, Atlanta Highway, Vaughn Road, and Taylor Road…
Homeless Man Allegedly Attacks Woman, Stabs Man in Long Beach
LONG BEACH, Calif.—A 26-year-old homeless man was arrested for allegedly attacking a woman, then stabbing a man who intervened to help the victim, police said May 27. Officers responded to the 700 block of East Fourth Street, two blocks east of Alamitos Avenue, at approximately 1:07 a.m. Friday regarding an assault with a deadly weapon,…
‘I Want to Work, I’m Hungry’: Contractor Hires Homeless Veteran After a Makes a Heartfelt Request
A contractor who was approached by a homeless man asking for work was impressed by the man’s industrious spirit and decided to give him a chance, sparking a massive response on social media. Born and raised in the town of Lahaina on Maui, Hawaii, 43-year-old Kimo Clark has owned and run Truth Excavation since 2011….
‘I Want to Work, I’m Hungry’: Contractor Hires Homeless Veteran After He Makes a Heartfelt Request
A contractor who was approached by a homeless man asking for work was impressed by the man’s industrious spirit and decided to give him a chance, sparking a massive response on social media. Born and raised in the town of Lahaina on Maui, Hawaii, 43-year-old Kimo Clark has owned and run Truth Excavation since 2011….
San Diego to Open Safe Sleeping Sites for the Homeless
San Diego Mayor Todd Gloria and City Councilman Steve Whitburn announced last week that the city is opening two “safe sleeping sites”—meaning land where the homeless can set up tents and receive services—near Balboa Park. The cost to do so is $5 million and is part of Gloria’s 2023-24 fiscal year budget. The locations will…
A Hong Kong Elderly Homeless Woman Says That She Will Sleep on the Street Until She Dies
Homelessness is one of the things Hong Kong and New York have in common, two of the most expensive cities in the world. In New York, you often see homeless people sitting on the corners near high-end shops around Time Square or Broadway, hoping for some charitable people to walk by. In Hong Kong, however,…
Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass Unveils $1.3 Billion Homelessness Budget
Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass unveiled her $13 billion budget proposal for 2023-2024 this week, the first of her tenure. The budget prioritizes the city’s sprawling homelessness problem with a record-high $1.3 billion allocated for more housing, purchasing hotels and motels, substance abuse treatment beds, and establishing a new agency of homeless solutions in her…
Former Calif. Homeless Man Explains What It’s Like to Live on the Streets | Lang Martinez
“You think prison is bad—no … prison’s got structure … the streets. There’s what they call ‘rules of engagement.’ And if you don’t abide by the rules of engagement, you die.” Siyamak sits down with Lang Martinez, a former homeless man and gang member, and now an advocate in Los Angeles. He joins us on…
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