February 12, 2020 Dear NY Capital District Yang Gang, I arrived home to New York’s Capital District from Manchester, New Hampshire shortly after 2AM this morning. I was in shock. It felt like a dream, not because I thought we would go all the way this time around, but because…

A fictional short story about means-tested welfare programs and the possibility of a universal basic income. There is a state welfare program which offers assistance to low income people who are in need of transportation. The program is called State Bicycles. Here is the story of ten people who qualify for the program. Seven of the ten people who qualify for State Bicycles have applied for…

The director looked at me like a bug she was squishing. But when something is rotting, the bug’s family will likely be back. I have to believe there will be consequences. Years ago I made a decision to fight oppression in a way that reflected my values. Honesty is scarce…

Permanent Supportive Housing (PSH) has been touted recently as the answer to our homelessness problem. It’s only the answer to about 15–24% of our homelessness problem (depending on which state you live in). Most people don’t need PSH. Most people just need money. …

My name is Kate. Nice to meet you. Here is the story of Kindworks. I'm a social worker turned social entrepreneur. I received my BSW and MSW from Rhode Island College and have worked most of my adult life in the field of affordable housing and homelessness. After working within…

It takes persistent critical thinking to move toward truth in a world that is constantly trying to gaslight you. This may seem hyperbolic, but a basic definition of gaslighting is an attempt to make a person question their own perception of reality. …

Why am I really doing this? Why not work within a current agency or system that is attempting to create change? …