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A group of people gathers in front of a neoclassical-style building during a protest or rally. A person in the foreground holds a bright yellow sign that reads "Drag is Beautiful" with a heart symbol. Another yellow sign partially visible on the left says "No LGB [without] the T." The crowd consists of diverse individuals, some wearing LGBTQ+ pride-related clothing and accessories. The setting is outdoors with trees and a blue sky in the background

First Amendment win: Federal judge blocks Texas A&M's drag ban

The students said while their fight isn’t over, they were overjoyed by the decision and vowed to share that joy by putting on the best show possible Thursday.

A handful of tents sit on a lawn under an overpass

Michigan city develops 'temporary legal encampment sites' for homeless: 'We decided to be proactive'

Saginaw City Council has established a partnership to help confront rising rates of homelessness.

A 1915 craftsman home called Q'mmunity House in Seattle with a Pride flag waving from the front porch

Seattle home transformed into first-ever shelter for homeless LGBTQ+ veterans: 'Healing to be part of something again'

King County and Minority Veterans of America signed a 50-year contract to operate the home for LGBTQ+ veterans in need.

A person stands outside of a red tent in a Safe Sleeping lot in San Diego, California

San Diego safe-sleeping 'camps' offer urgent alternative to overcrowded homeless shelters

The low-barrier option gives people a safe place to stay in the face of a rising homelessness crisis.

The exterior of The Alvarado shelter in Los Angeles, with a blue and white geometric paint job and a sign that reads "hope."

'Blighted' LA motel gets new life as colorful housing for mothers and children facing homelessness

The brightly colored space is designed with dignity and joy in mind.

A man opens a door to a large bus, called The Dignity Bus, while another man steps off of the vehicle

Cities use 'dignity buses' to combat homeless shelter shortages: 'Safe, temporary, and comfortable'

The “shelters on wheels” cost far less to operate than a brick-and-mortar alternative.

El Roser Social Center in Tarragona, Spain. It has red metal beams and triangular structures that stand out against a blue sky

This abandoned prison is now a homeless shelter and soup kitchen

The historic building has taken on a new life to support people in need.

New tiny home 'recovery village' designed to promote sobriety in homeless residents

The low-barrier community will provide shelter to residents for up to 24 months as they work to maintain sobriety.

A former Stay Inn Hotel in Denver, Colorado. It is surrounded by green trees and a bright blue sky

This hotel is on the market for $10. The catch? A buyer must convert it into affordable housing

The deal comes with a 99-year commitment to maintaining the property as affordable housing.

An aerial view of the Harris Community Village in Tooele, Utah

Vacant school transformed into first-of-its-kind housing, food pantry for homeless people

The Harris Community Village has 66 permanent supportive housing units and 44 emergency shelter beds — but it was once an elementary school.

Denver Mayor Mike Johnston stands at a podium giving a press conference

A year into new initiative, Denver no longer has any homeless veterans living on the street, mayor says

The city has reached an exciting milestone in its All In Mile High initiative, led by Mayor Mike Johnston.

A 3D-printed transitional housing unit in California, appearing like a small white trailer with colorful doors, a deck, and a ramp for accessible entry

Temporary 3D-printed housing helps homeless Californians get back on their feet

With a number of “prefab temporary housing” communities across California, nonprofit DignityMoves continues to scale this solution.