Democratic presidential candidate Barack Obama has a great twofer pitch: "green jobs." It sounds like a winner. In one fell swoop he can promise to end unemployment and fix and save the planet from climate change. picked by JoshSF49 1 month ago

A man wielding a chain saw and a knife attacked residents at a homeless shelter where he was staying, leaving two people in critical condition and injuring two others. picked by MandolinOrange 9 months ago

How do you make helping the homeless interesting? You create some eye-popping ads picked by deepcleanfun 10 months ago

The nation's foreclosure crisis has led to a painful irony for homeless people: On any given night they are outnumbered in some cities by vacant houses, and some street people are taking advantage of the opportunity by becoming squatters picked by indisguise 8 months ago

Because they're engaged in a First Amendment-protected protest, the homeless people are exempt from Portland, Oregon's new sit-lie law, and the police are therefore powerless to move them on during the day.

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"This isn't camping, this is a protest." picked by Daftgretel 5 months ago

A lady isn't happy that homeless people are sleeping on public benches. Decides that getting people to sit on them all day long in 30-hour shifts is the best way to prevent the homeless from using the benches. picked by 2manyusernames 7 months ago

CLEVELAND - Volunteers supporting Barack Obama picked up hundreds of people at homeless shelters, soup kitchens and drug-rehab centers and drove them to a polling place yesterday on the last day that Ohioans could register and vote on the same day, almost no questions asked. picked by ImNotBlue 4 days ago

Every homeless person living in San Francisco will be given a phone number and voicemail to help them get back on their feet, Google says. The internet giant has promised to provide the life-long services to the city's entire homeless population in order to help them get a job and build self-esteem. picked by AutumnLotus 8 months ago

The surge in food prices could push 100 million people into deeper poverty, World Bank President Robert B. Zoellick said at the International Monetary Fund-World Bank Spring Meetings in Washington. picked by kErObErOs32 6 months ago

There are nearly 3 billion people living in extreme poverty around the world; 70% of the world's poorest are women and children. Limited schooling and lack of appropriate health education are just some of the chronic issues that are strongly correlated with high poverty rates in women. Help raise awareness by adding a Unitus banner to your website. Spread the word. Changing the world - one woman a... read full post picked by Zaahn 1 year ago

The past two years have seen a dramatic increase in poverty and its effects. One of these "effects" is hunger.(welcome to third world Amerika) picked by Bornbad 1 year ago

This all weather coat can be stuffed with newspaper for extra warmth or used as a pillow or a backpack in warmer times.

Designed by Lida Baday, 3,000 will be made and distributed to the homeless across Canada and the US in March 2008. picked by leopoldogolba 10 months ago

George Michael and Elton John had a fight. John made a negative statement about George Michael's lifestyle which led to him being badgered by the press. Now, John says they made up. picked by musicgirldani 2 years ago

Several homeless people were evacuated yesterday after a wildfire burned their encampments in an undeveloped shoreline area on the Waianae Coast. Waianae Brushfire Destroys 12 Acres The brushfire happened near Waianae Boat Harbor and left many homeless people scrambling for safety. Firefighters said the cause of the 12-acre fire was undetermined, but one homeless woman said she believed it was st... read full post picked by muppet 3 weeks ago

The Scrooges of this world now have an excuse for holding on to their money. Generosity is determined by our genes, according to scientists. Research suggests that those with a variant of a certain gene are significantly more likely to give their money away. picked by AutumnLotus 10 months ago

Purely rumour at this stage, but a juicy one, nonetheless - according to AICN, Christian Bale is set to take on the John Connor role in John McGinty Nichol's next installment of the franchise, Terminator Salvation.

And that can only be good. picked by pocksucket 11 months ago

Alleges that he lost business due to homeless people loitering in front of his shop. No word on if he'd accept payment in recycled cans. picked by Wingnut 2 years ago

"Dear Paul, Good Samaritan Haven will no longer support individuals volunteering for the Salvation Army. We provide housing for those trying to get their lives in order. You have until Dec. 1st, to find alternative housing." picked by hisidea 11 months ago