Author: Alicia Victoria Lozano
The federal government recently adjusted a policy that prevented some disabled veterans from receiving subsidized housing, increasing income limits for eligibility. This move comes amid a 7% rise in veteran homelessness, with hopes that the change will alleviate the crisis across the nation. The policy revision, criticized for worsening veteran housing issues, aims to support disabled homeless veterans. The announcement coincided with a trial for the fate of a VA campus in Los Angeles, a longstanding center of debate on veteran homelessness. Advocates hope a new federal policy will help more disabled homeless veterans get off the streets. With increased…
The collapse of a vital road connecting Idaho workers to Wyoming jobs sheds light on the growing wealth gap in the area, where billionaires drive up home prices, forcing workers to live further away. The indefinite road closure due to a massive landslide disrupts the daily lives of employees who serve the affluent population in Jackson, Wyoming. As the tourist season kicks off, the closure of the Teton Pass affects thousands commuting from Idaho to Jackson, a sought-after destination for the elite. The disparity in home prices between the counties highlights the struggle faced by workers to afford housing in…