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Since my 2019 visit to Community First! Village, Austin's model for housing the chronically homeless has grown and flourished

Gotham by Susan Dyer Reynolds • 216 implied HN points • 09 Jan 24
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Homelessness Community support Policy Impact
  1. Community First! Village in Austin provides housing and support for chronically homeless individuals.
  2. Residents at the village have opportunities for employment through farming, art, and auto mechanic workshops.
  3. The village operates on principles of accountability, requiring rent payment and adherence to community rules.

1,135 days

COVID Reason • 1493 implied HN points • 11 Apr 23
🏥 Health Politics Public Health Policy Impact Children's Health
  1. The United States spent 1,135 days under a national emergency declaration due to Covid.
  2. Covid policies led to significant consequences like healthcare disruptions, flawed Covid models, and privacy concerns.
  3. The impact on child health and development, global rise in child labor, and negative effects on education were profound outcomes of Covid regulations.

A Brief History of "Homeless"

Mental Disorder • 216 implied HN points • 22 Jun 23
💾 History Language Evolution Homelessness Activism Policy Impact
  1. The term 'homeless' is imprecise and can refer to various living conditions and situations.
  2. The language used to describe homelessness has evolved over time, from terms like 'hobo' to 'bum' to 'the homeless.'
  3. The rebranding of homelessness as a policy issue has led to significant funding for housing first policies and a shift towards more politically correct terms.

Covid 'experts' are killing evidence based medicine

Vinay Prasad's Observations and Thoughts • 184 implied HN points • 12 Feb 23
🏥 Health Politics Covid response Public Health Policy Impact
  1. Evidence based medicine is important, and it's crucial to generate evidence consistently.
  2. Observational research has limitations and may not accurately determine if medical interventions work.
  3. Misinterpretations and flawed studies by so-called 'experts' can harm evidence based medicine and public health.

What happened to the kids told 'not to kill Granny'?

CIEO • 98 implied HN points • 23 Jun 23
🏥 Health & Wellness Mental health Children's Health Education Policy Impact
  1. Lockdowns had significant negative effects on children, including impacts on education, mental health, and social wellbeing.
  2. The pandemic led to a rise in mental health problems among children, such as eating disorders and self-harm.
  3. Children were burdened with sacrifices during lockdown to protect vulnerable adults, with little consideration for their own needs and well-being.
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