Heartbreaking rendition (by @pluralistic ) of a new study of homelessness in California. "America treats housing as an asset rather than a human right, creating a world of haves and have-nots." And so does Europe.
Housing as asset aligns the economic interests of homeowners with those of landlords: restricting tenant rights and the supply of affordable housing increases home prices. It is yet another way that capitalism eats people's lives.
https://pluralistic.net/2023/07/12/because-its-too-expensive/#rents-too-damned-high