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Homelessness surged 18% to a new record in 2024 amid a lack of affordable housing across the U.S. (www.cbsnews.com)

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[–] TacoButtPlug@sh.itjust.works 1 points 6 days ago

Dems didn't care. Repubs don't care. All the same mfs.

[–] Diplomjodler3@lemmy.world 14 points 1 week ago* (last edited 1 week ago) (1 children)

And let's not forget that there are several times more unoccupied houses there than homeless people.

[–] redsand@lemmy.dbzer0.com 2 points 1 week ago

We need to map them and their owners.

[–] peteyestee@feddit.org 5 points 1 week ago* (last edited 1 week ago)

It's going to get wild here.

[–] cavtroop@lemmy.world 5 points 1 week ago

Im about 6 months from cashing my final 401k to avoid this fate. I figure by the end of the year Ill be adding to this stat.

fuck this shithole country.

[–] yuknowhokat@lemmy.world 5 points 1 week ago

The way prices are going it won't be long before a very large number of people will no longer be able to afford a home whether that be to buy or to rent

[–] Hayduke@lemmy.world 5 points 1 week ago

It’s only affordable if you can afford it.