The local housing market has been on a wild ride this year. Earlier in the year, the market seemed to be closely following the ups and downs of mortgage rates as the Fed tried to slow the economy and get a handle on inflation with a series of interest rate hikes. Now, as we enter the...

“The best argument against democracy is a five-minute conversation with a constituent,” said Winston Churchill. While no one should prohibit voting by legislation or fiat, it should be incumbent upon voters to determine whether they are informed enough to exercise their franchise or whether their vote will hurt our government or democracy. Here is a...

One of the most vital goals of our work to end homelessness is to reduce barriers to services, shelter and housing. We know that these solutions work, but for a variety of reasons, people don’t always seek or accept them. One of the barriers to shelter or housing for people experiencing homelessness is pet ownership....

A 2022 report, updated in March, found that firearms recently became the No. 1 cause of death for children and teens in the United States, surpassing motor vehicle deaths and those caused by other injuries. Additionally, child abuse persists, leading to injury, harm and sometimes death. National Child Abuse Prevention Month recognizes the importance of families...

On April 28, 1970, the OSH Act went into effect. Since that time, workplace safety and health conditions have improved. But despite the progress, too many workers are still at serious risk of injury, illness or death at work. Workers’ Memorial Day, a day of remembrance for workers killed, disabled or injured on the job,...

There was a time in the not so distant past when the topic of homelessness was not the soup du jour of so many council chambers, community meetings, and letters to the editor. The issue has always been around, of course, but the intense focus on what we are or aren’t doing to meet the...