The Republican convention gets underway today in Cleveland. Elizabeth Copeland, a Baltimore Republican who is the founder of the Urban Conservative Project, gives a preview.
Then, what’s the best way to end homelessness? Certain data suggest that providing homeless people permanent housing is the most effective strategy, but others argue that transitional housing, combined with counseling, treatment and training makes more sense. Jan Mitchell, a former resident of Marian House, which helped her achieve sobriety and success, and Katie Allston, Director of Marian House, one of 19 transitional housing programs in Baltimore that are facing big budget cuts, share what those cuts might portend for people facing housing insecurity.
Theater critic J Wynn Rousuck reviews the Contemporary Theater Festival.
