homelessness. poverty

book cover against a background of suburban sprawl

It's often said that housing is a human right. Kevin Bell's new book takes some first steps towards making it a reality in the Australian context, writes Andrew Chuter.

protester and police tape

In the March 5 primary elections in San Francisco, a city long hated by conservatives for its liberal and progressive image, voters adopted two propositions (E and F) to increase police powers. Both passed by large margins, reports Malik Miah.