Monica Hanson
photogal7.bsky.social
Monica Hanson
@photogal7.bsky.social
@Barbiebus68 on the app formerly known as Twitter. @Photogal7 on IG.
Still-recovering broadcast news photojournalist. Loves music, art, traveling, and movies. Hoping one day David Lynch will rise from the dead and save us all from ourselves.
Anyone heading to The Hold Steady at First Ave tonight?
May 2, 2025 at 9:53 PM
Reposted by Monica Hanson
Finland just seems to get it right - education, housing. #TaxTheRich #ClassWar
April 21, 2025 at 9:19 PM
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As the federal government shrinks to “essential functions,” @kayleefabulous.bsky.social is about to lose her job as a park ranger supporting public safety and maritime education.
Lake Superior Maritime Visitor Center to face peak season with skeleton crew
President Trump's federal hiring freeze is costing the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers facility one of its few rangers. The Corps acknowledges the popular attraction's operating hours may be affected.
www.duluthnewstribune.com
April 22, 2025 at 1:05 PM
Reposted by Monica Hanson
The local paper has been following a pilot program in St. Pete FL. At the 1yr mark, it’s been a success. www.tampabay.com/news/st-pete...
Success goes beyond statistics at St. Petersburg’s housing experiment
One year in, the radical project giving homeless people a new start shows promise as a national model.
www.tampabay.com
March 8, 2025 at 3:27 AM
Reposted by Monica Hanson
“In Finland, the number of homeless people has fallen sharply. Those affected receive a small apartment & counselling with no preconditions. 4 out of 5 people affected make their way back into a stable life. And all this is CHEAPER than accepting homelessness.”
Finland ends homelessness and provides shelter for all in need - scoop.me
In Finland, the number of homeless people has fallen sharply. Why? The country applies the "Housing First" concept agains homelessness.
thebetter.news
March 6, 2025 at 5:45 AM
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February 28, 2025 at 5:00 AM