Tag Archives: poverty

The Margin Dwellers

Posted on April 4, 2017 by DBP

April 4, 2017 A word of advice to aspiring reporters: Don’t ever volunteer for the poverty beat. It’ll tear the heart out of you. Meet Jennifer Allison (on the left). She’s the manager at the Georgian Motel on Aurora Ave N. … Continue reading →

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The Thin Veneer

Posted on March 13, 2017 by DBP

March 13, 2017 In my time, I’ve been in some pretty bad places. Figuratively and literally. I was raised in an affluent home, but as a young man, I traveled to an embattled Third World country because I wanted to … Continue reading →

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Anything helps. Or does it?

Posted on February 20, 2017 by DBP

February 20, 2017 This snapshot of a Seattle panhandler was sent to me by a reader who inferred that because the woman was sitting in a comfortable chair sipping a pricey coffee, with a dog and a cushion, she’s not … Continue reading →

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Homeless Camps: Do they get people off the street?

Posted on September 14, 2015 by DBP

Do homeless camps really get people off the street? Or do they merely concentrate them in one place? One thing is for certain: The camps do attract homeless people. And not all of those people are actually in the camp. … Continue reading →

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Will a $15/hour minimum wage hurt Seattle business?

Posted on May 5, 2014 by DBP

I recently asked the Seattle City Council to share with me any data they were looking at in their deliberations on the proposed minimum wage hike for Seattle. They sent me two studies, which I have linked for you below. … Continue reading →

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