Tag Archives: Phoenix

How Bureaucrats Stand in the Way of Releasing Elderly and Ill Prisoners

Posted on December 5, 2013 by The Soul Brother

By Christie Thompson Former inmate Veronica Barnes had three years left to serve in federal prison when she found out in January 2011 that her husband John was dying of pancreatic cancer. Doctors said it was inoperable. They gave him … Continue reading →

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Program gets homeless off streets, into own apartments

Posted on July 26, 2013 by The Soul Brother

By Michelle Ye Hee Lee Two weeks ago, Betty Kelleher was sleeping with one eye open in a noisy, putrid downtown parking lot with about 250 other homeless people. Today, she sleeps on a full-size bed in a studio with … Continue reading →

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How long it takes to cover rent in major U.S. cities

Posted on April 19, 2013 by The Soul Brother

By Matthew Tarpey Most experts agree that about one-third of your salary should go toward paying rent. Unfortunately, in some cities that’s a tough goal to achieve. Using data from Economic Modeling Specialists International, along with average rent costs provided … Continue reading →

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