Man is Working to Convert Cruise Ship into Supportive Housing Community for the Homeless
Kenneth Capron has presented his plans the city council for turning a retired cruise ship into a shelter for homeless people in Maine.
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LA County to Erase Over $90 Million in Debt for Old Juvenile Detention Fees
The ruling will wipe the slate clean for 52,000 parents and families who have been struggling to pay off fees from over a decade ago.
US Bans New Mining Claims on Public Land Near Yellowstone Park With Bipartisan Support
Congressmen from across the aisle were all in support of passing a ban on mining companies excavating on the beloved public lands north of Yellowstone.
Cool Tiny House Village Opens With Electricity to Care for Seattle Homeless
Volunteers have built a village of 14 insulated and heated tiny houses for the homeless of Seattle.
City Hires Team of Doctors to Treat Addicts on the Street Right Where They Are
A pilot study of the program has already shown success in treating drug-addicted homeless people who are eager to achieve recovery.
Record Number of People Have Registered to Vote in the Midterm Elections
No matter the outcome of the midterm elections, organizers are thrilled by the amount of Americans getting involved in the political process.
California Has Just Approved Law Requiring All Cosmetics to Be Cruelty-Free
In an exciting show of display for animal welfare, California will soon require all cosmetics sold in the state to be cruelty-free.
Researchers Tried to Curb Opioid Abuse By Sending Letters to the Doctors - and It Made a Difference
These researchers are trying to find practical ways to curb opioid abuse in America - and they recently found success through letters.
Congress May Soon Put a Stop to Airlines Giving Passengers Less and Less Legroom
Lawmakers are preparing to put their foot down over the ever-shrinking amount of legroom allocated to airplane passengers these days.
Seattle Judges Finally Throw Out 15 Years Worth of Marijuana Convictions
The Seattle ruling to expunge the records of marijuana convictions was unanimously approved this week, so charges will be dismissed by mid-November.
US Power Producers' Coal Consumption Falls to 35-Year Low
The new data highlights a continuous decline in coal-fired generation, which encourages optimism for America's transition to sustainability.
First Detroit Tiny House Village Lets Tenants Rent, Then Own, These Fabulous Homes
This Detroit nonprofit has set up stipulated leasing contracts for its homeless tenants so they can pay affordable rent for ownership of the house.
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