Two human rights organisations are warning of a potential backsliding on equality protections in Ireland as they address United Nations member states in Geneva, according to Free Legal Advice Centres and the Irish Council for Civil Liberties. The briefing precedes Ireland’s Universal Periodic Review, a UN Human Rights Council process examining member state records every … Read more
Over €60,000 has been donated to the Dublin Simon Community in memory of the late musician Glen Hansard, according to the charity. Memorial Donations Exceed €60,000 Following Glen Hansard’s Passing Hansard passed away at age 56 following a road crash. His funeral was held at St Patrick’s Cathedral in Dublin 8, drawing family, friends, and … Read more
Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass faces a challenging summer ahead of her fall runoff campaign against Nithya Raman, driven by a rise in homelessness, a major industrial fire in Boyle Heights, and high-profile staff departures, according to local political analysts and municipal reports. Boyle Heights Warehouse Fire and Community Fallout Bass returned to Los Angeles … Read more
The number of people living on the streets or in their vehicles in the city of Los Angeles rose during the latest homeless count, ending a two-year run of declining numbers and creating a significant political challenge for L.A. Released on Friday, July 24, by the Los Angeles Homeless Services Authority, the annual count revealed … Read more
McDonald, who documented her struggle on YouTube, suffered from respiratory infections while immunocompromised, with her health deteriorating after she was unable to secure stable housing or access financial aid to support her living situation. The Decline of a Vulnerable Life Caitlin McDonald’s life shifted from a recovery following a 2016 kidney transplant to a cycle … Read more
The Los Angeles Homeless Services Agency (LAHSA) is preparing for potential legal action against the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) following a June 11 suspension of the agency from federal grant activity. The suspension, which cites alleged mismanagement, has placed an estimated $150 million in federal homelessness funding at risk and threatens … Read more
The closure of the Wood Street encampment in Oakland marks a significant shift in how California cities manage unhoused populations, moving away from large-scale, self-governed communities toward temporary, city-sanctioned shelters. While recent data from the city shows a 20% decline in homelessness, the transition remains contentious as residents, filmmakers, and urban planners debate the efficacy … Read more
An outbreak of leptospirosis linked to a North Berkeley homeless encampment has resulted in two human infections, including one death, according to city officials. The cases, confirmed in May, represent the first human transmission of the bacteria in Berkeley in over a decade. While health authorities maintain the risk to the general public remains extremely … Read more
Los Angeles City Council member Nithya Raman has advanced to a November mayoral runoff against incumbent Karen Bass, according to election results confirmed this week. The matchup follows the elimination of Republican candidate Spencer Pratt, whose celebrity-driven campaign failed to secure a spot in the final round. Raman, a progressive, now faces Bass, a representative … Read more
AOTEAROA — A new report from Community Housing Aotearoa warns that homelessness in New Zealand has reached its highest level ever, driven by a persistent shortage of affordable housing. The organization, which represents community housing providers, is advocating for a significant shift in national strategy to address the crisis. Chief executive Paul Gilberd stated that … Read more