Oregon and Washington are among the states experiencing the largest increases in homelessness in the United States, with California not far behind. The issue is particularly prevalent in west coast states, where drug addiction and mental health problems contribute significantly to the growing crisis. According to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), the Pacific Northwest saw some of the highest numbers of people unhoused between 2020 and 2022, with nearly 18,000 in Oregon and more than 25,000 in Washington. These states rank second and third in the largest increases in chronic homelessness. In Oregon, the highest percentage of unsheltered individuals live in tents or makeshift shelters. Despite the increasing numbers of homeless people and the substantial funding being directed towards tackling the problem, little progress is being made. The root causes – mental health issues, addiction, and a lack of affordable housing – are not being adequately addressed. Solutions such as building more housing and providing affordable food and services often fall short, as they fail to address the underlying issues. Non-profits like Lantern House in Portland work with the unhoused every day, providing food and transitional housing programs, and they are continuously looking to expand their services. However, the situation will not improve until the root causes are effectively tackled. While some progress has been made, such as Oregon seeing one of the biggest decreases in unaccompanied homeless youth, the overall issue remains daunting. The focus should shift towards finding comprehensive solutions and addressing the addiction and mental health problems plaguing the homeless population, rather than merely providing short-term relief. ? JOIN our FREE Discord Community! Share stories, chat with fellow enthusiasts, and stay in the loop: https://discord.com/invite/uJGWFpgDcY ?? SMASH that LIKE button & SUBSCRIBE for daily videos that dive into the latest news! https://youtube.com/c/NewsForReasonab... ? Go PREMIUM with Reasonable+ for uncensored access to our entire content library: https://reasonabletv.com/ ? Stay connected and never miss an update! ? Discord - https://discord.com/invite/uJGWFpgDcY ? Rumble - https://rumble.com/c/NewsForReasonablePeople ? Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/newsforreasonablepeople ? iTunes - https://apple.co/2MkFziJ ? Spotify - https://spoti.fi/2Dh8EoL ... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=feCH2GUaUFY

In Sacramento, the District Attorney, Dean Ho, is raising serious concerns over the city's handling of homelessness, particularly its impact on local waterways. Ho's 48-page lawsuit accuses the city of allowing homeless encampments to contaminate the American and Sacramento Rivers with waste and debris, posing significant threats to public health and aquatic life. The irony highlighted in the narrative is the contrast between California's ban on plastic straws and the apparent neglect of more pressing environmental issues caused by these encampments. Ho, touring the sites with reporters, emphasized the double standards in environmental policies and the city's failure to address the root causes of homelessness. This situation reflects broader issues of municipal inaction and mismanagement in tackling homelessness, substance abuse, and environmental protection. #SacramentoHomelessness #DeanHoLawsuit #EnvironmentalImpactHomelessCamps ?? ??????? ???? ??????????+ ??? ?????????? ?????? ? https://ReasonableTV.com/ ?????????? 00:00 - Introduction: Sacramento DA's Lawsuit Against City Over Homelessness 02:04 - The Irony of Environmental Concerns and Homeless Encampments 04:10 - Pollution and Health Risks from Homeless Camps in Waterways 06:12 - DA's Tour of Polluted Sites and Legal Accusations Against the City 08:12 - Sacramento's Reputation and the Contrast in Camp Conditions 10:03 - The Impact of Improvised Structures and Pollution in Rivers 12:02 - The Reality of Life and Pollution in Riverside Homeless Encampments 14:05 - City's Inaction on Long-Standing Homeless Encampment Issues 16:11 - Officials' Responses to DA's Accusations and Actions 18:11 - Discussion on California's Wider Homelessness and Housing Crisis 20:05 - Comparing City and County Approaches to Homelessness 22:14 - Concluding Thoughts: The Need for Comprehensive Solutions ?️ ????? - https://Store.ReasonableTV.com/ ? ???? our ???? Discord Community! Share stories, chat with fellow enthusiasts, and stay in the loop: https://discord.com/invite/uJGWFpgDcY ?? ????? that ???? button & ????????? for daily videos that dive into the latest news! https://youtube.com/c/NewsForReasonablePeople ???? ?????????: ? Rumble - https://Rumble.com/c/NewsForReasonablePeople ? Facebook - https://www.Facebook.com/NewsForReasonablePeople ? iTunes - https://Apple.co/2MkFziJ ? Spotify - https://Spoti.fi/2Dh8EoL ... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pJ-r29PUT0c