homelessness

In New York, Lhota leans right

October 22, 2013 By Gabe Falsetta And Jarvis Tyner

Lhota has a big problem: he wants to continue Bloomberg's pro Wall Street policies, but to get votes he must paint himself as a liberal. It appears that tactic is not going to fly.

Memphis: Project Homeless event draws 1,200

July 17, 2012 By James Raines

Organized by the Community Alliance for the Homeless, and part of the city and county plans to end homelessness, the event brought together over 825 volunteers and 1,200 people seeking services.

There is HOPE for Memphis homeless

May 25, 2012 By James Raines

The Shelby County Commission, in a 9 to 1 vote, agreed to provide $450,000 to help fund programs and housing for people currently experiencing homelessness.

Blame the brain?

January 2, 2012 By Thomas Riggins

Some scientists believe they have discovered why people commit human atrocities. It's our brains, they say.

Occupy Memphis: Sixteen days and counting

November 1, 2011 By James Raines

Occupy Memphis features several caucuses devoted to women's rights, diversity, homelessness, LGBT, anti-Capitalism, and Agnosticism/Atheism. The protests have been peaceful and widely supported by the citizens of the Mid-South.