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social-issues2 years ago•2 min saved

Record Number of Homeless Deaths in Portland, Oregon in 2022

A report released by Multnomah County reveals that at least 315 people experiencing homelessness died in 2022, marking a 63% increase from the previous year. The majority of deaths were accidental, with drug overdoses being the leading cause. Homeless individuals were also significantly more likely to die from traffic crashes, homicide, and suicide compared to the general population. The report highlights the multiple factors contributing to homelessness, including lack of affordable housing, racial injustice, substance abuse, mental health challenges, and limited access to healthcare. The data underscores the urgent need for better policies and support for unhoused individuals in Multnomah County.

via Oregon Public Broadcasting|

#deaths #drug-overdoses #homelessness

international-politics2 years ago•8 min saved

Unveiling Moscow's Enigmatic Black Box

Western policymakers and analysts are struggling to understand the motives and behavior of the Russian regime, exemplified by the recent case of Yevgeny Prigozhin. The lack of analytical clarity on Russian politics is symptomatic of a larger problem, as Western decision-makers rely on Moscow-centric approaches to handling the Ukraine war. The focus should shift towards strengthening Ukraine's military capabilities and resilience, closing loopholes that benefit Russia, and supporting Ukraine's economic integration and recovery. Western countries have leverage to bolster Ukraine's progress on the battlefield and protect its airspace, but attempts to influence Russian decision-making are likely to be ineffective until a better understanding of the cost-benefit analysis guiding the Kremlin is achieved.

via Foreign Affairs Magazine|

#international-politics #kremlin #policy-making

economics2 years ago•2 min saved

Navigating the Fragmented Global Economy: Insights from Christine Lagarde and Central Banks.

European Central Bank president Christine Lagarde warned that the global economy is becoming more fragmented into competing blocs, leading to lasting instability resulting in lower growth, higher costs, and more uncertain trade partnerships. The pandemic, war in Ukraine, climate concerns, and deepening tensions between the US and China could make these problems more routine. Policymakers need to focus on securing resilient supply chains with allies and diversifying energy production, rather than simply using fiscal policy to supplement people's incomes, which is inflationary.

via Axios|

#christine-lagarde #economics #fragmentation