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This article discusses the on going struggle to manage and reform the rise of homelessness in America. Bringing attention to an organization Housing First, a group that helps to house the homeless in order to better their chances with employment and/ or income.

a plan to hike state cig tax by 32 cents was tried and house shot it down. it would have practically doubled the tax in the state of LA Mi also rejected sim bill. Money would have been put toward healthcare and education.

Homelessness is a major social issue. Housing is a basic right. Before the inalienable rights were changed to "life, liberty and pursuit of happiness" is was "life liberty and property" meaning housing is a human right.

I really hope that this issue is taken seriously and that an end homelessness. After reading the article I looked below at the comments posted, I believe that both the article and the comments make very good points.

This article discusses how people are becoming homeless. It is said that more people than ever are on food stamps showing the state of our society.The law center is working to help end homelessness.

Homelessness is an issue for nearly a million people in America. There are so many factors that lead to homelessness that is is difficult to create an all encompassing solution to the problem. What is known is that once a family becomes homeless it is extremely difficult to get them back into rental housing. This is why programs like housing first as so important.

This article provide 9 different way someone can become homeless. It is only getting more difficult for people to avoid going homeless. Growing gaps between affordable housing costs and income is the leading cause to being homeless.

This website explains how the United States is facing an affordable housing crisis. Majority of the population in America are working 40 hours a week earning minimum wage only to afford a two bedroom apartment. The cause of this issue is because of unequal opportunities, labeling it a social justice issue.

Child obesity is a serious issue that I believe isn't being addressed. Obesity is lower in high income houses but in lower income houses it increases. Obesity affects 1 in 5 children.

Should people be allowed to keep exotic animals as house pets? This article mostly talks about why people shouldn't be keeping exotic animals as pets. Some of the reasons are that many exotic animals have diseases that can be fatal and most exotic animals will attack their owns. This article also gives some other reasons of why this should not be legal. 

According to a recent study by the National Association of Hispanic Real Estate Professionals found that if Congress passes the comprehensive immigration reform bill, the U.S. economy and housing market could receive a major boost. Also, the group estimates that the reform bill will allow about 3 million buyers out of the 11 million illegal immigrants living in the country. According to the national median sales price, the 3 million buyers could afford to purchase a home worth $173,600.

Two weeks ago, the Arizona state legislature introduced HB 2120, a piece of legislation that would ban courses and events on college campuses relating to "social justice." This means that they will prohibit courses, classes, events and activities' in public schools that promote 'social justice toward a race, gender, religion, political affiliation, social class or other class of people

Article on House Bill 2120 that restricts any activities that promote division in universities and community colleges. Author cites Trump election as the cause of the increase in bills that effect freedom of speech and social injustice.

court ruling expanded the ability of state and local governments to exercise eminent domain powers to seize private property under the guise of "economic development" when the "public use" is something as non-public as a new housing development or shopping center that would generate more tax revenues even in situations where the government takes property from one private individual and gives it to another private entity. cities may now take private residencies to build shopping centers and malls.

This article defines "net neutrality," and it explains that the White House under President Barack Obama and the FCC fully support it. It covers the multiple steps taken by the FCC and the White House to maintain net neutrality over the years as well.

This article explains the growing crisis of house affordability. One reason why is because of the increasing poverty in America.

Homelessness is another social issue and its caused by lack of affordable housing and accessible jobs. Once one becomes homeless it is very difficult for them to receive help as the government lacks to have adequate funding, or any funding for that matter, to assist in decreasing the numbers of homelessness. Whether that be through more jobs, less experience/starting experience available, higher minimum wage, and more affordable living situations.

I really liked this article it explains a lot of factors that go into how people can become homeless and sometimes not be able to get out of it. I liked how they analyzed many of the subjects as well.

Talk about the bill and the fact that the DMCA tried to make such an act like unlocking your phone punishable with prison time and fines.

Critics of the two Internet bills, SOPA (Stop Online Piracy Act) and PIPA (protect IP Act), say the bills will eventually end in "Internet censorship". They were introduced to the Senate and House of Representatives as a way to prevent online piracy of movies, music, and other online media.

Our nation is riddled with debt and many states have considered relaxing drug policies to help budgets.  There are some financial benefits that would come with legalizing drugs such as taxes and savings on both persecuting and housing criminals.

Many veterans have been left without any benefits after leaving the service, some have even become homeless. The veterans bill would help those who have been struggling with suicide, depression, education, and medical benefits. There are 9 laws that are being passed to help those who have served in the military.

The compromise version of the Patriot Act to which House and Senate conferees agreed last week and for which the House voted yesterday is an unforgivable assault on basic American values and core constitutional liberties.

A mother who severely abused her children was found to also have been a victim of abuse. This abuse in her past is no excuse for her abuse of her thirteen children. Both her, and her husband are accused of shackling up their children for months at a time in disgusting living conditions.

On this site racism is talked about in sections on how it effects a persons education, housing, health care ect..