Homelessness in the United States has increased dramatically over the last decade and is now at crisis levels in many major cities. It is also one of the most pressing issues among voters in many communities right now.
According to a new study by the Discovery Institute, the overall number of homeless people across the country is approaching 1.2 million, far greater than the half-million figure typically cited by media outlets.
Even before COVID-19, homelessness was on the rise despite huge increases in government welfare spending, the report says.
Robert Marbut, Jr., a renowned expert on homelessness and senior fellow at the Discovery Institute, believes that before the federal government can effectively combat the problem of homelessness, it must first understand the root causes….