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Homeless Camp Sweeps Can Harm Health. Some Cities Are Trying a New Way.

Some localities are addressing street homelessness with a new approach, which experts say can clear encampments while protecting the health of people who are forced to move.

Feature • 11.20.2025

The Trouble With Trump’s Homelessness Plan

The president’s new executive order defies legal precedent and proven strategies for reducing homelessness, says attorney Jennifer Mathis.

Q&A • 07.28.2025

Trump Is Backing Away From Police Reform. Here’s What That Means for 12 Places.

The administration appears set to end federal oversight of police, including agencies that have committed systemic civil rights violations.

News • 03.12.2025

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