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Baby it’s Cold Outside

Where to get warm when there’s no place to go By Nathan Fox Winter: The most wonderful time of the year. Whether it be the holiday gifts, loved ones, hot cocoa, or beautiful snowy days, there’s something about winter in … Continue reading

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A Letter to my Enemy

By Charles M. I am pretending that my disease (alcohol) wrote me a letter. It said very nasty things. so I am writing back. Dear Disease, I’ve been waiting to here from you. Where the f#*k have you been? It’s … Continue reading

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Students Organize Youth Homelessness Summit

By Anonymous If the youth are our future, we can look forward to great progress in the world of homeless policy. Two of my friends and I recently attended the 2nd annual Youth Homelessness Summit at Classical Magnet School in … Continue reading

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Harry’s Heart-2-Hart

By Harry Mitchell Hello to all my potential future loyal readers of the beat. Please allow me to introduce myself and my column to you. My name is Harry A. Mitchell. However, on the street I am also known as … Continue reading

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Proposed Federal Cuts Threaten Homelessness Programs & Services

By Anonymous Budget cutters in the Congress have sharpened their axes, and are striking a major blow to the federal budget. Unless reversed, slashed funding levels for housing and other critical programs THIS YEAR will result in hundreds of thousands … Continue reading

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