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Pandemic Poverty Governance

For most people, the early days of the pandemic will be remembered as a period of significant disruption to our daily lives. But for some of the most marginalized Americans, the pandemic afforded conditions of relative stability, safety, and privacy, as cities across the country turned to hotel rooms as a temporary solution for people experiencing homelessness.

ResearchWehida NiaziMay 16, 2023pandemic, Poverty, homelessness

“The government seems fine in just letting it happen:” Resistance and counter-narratives for change offered by youth experiencing homelessness

Youth homelessness is a violation of human rights and impacts approximately 3 million young people under the age of 25 in the United States each year. In addition to facing an array of obstacles in obtaining basic necessities on a daily basis, under-housed youth encounter injustices specifically pertaining to their reproductive and sexual health and rights.

ResearchMaria Pia TissotFebruary 20, 2023youth homelessness, homelessness

Homelessness and Dementia: An Unspoken and Complicated Epidemic in America

As the global population grows, older adults (age 65 years or older) will also increase in size, along with cases of Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias (commonly referred to as dementia). Age is one of the most significant risk factors for dementia, but numerous other risk factors exist