The Post-Pandemic Epidemic

     We may be finally moving past the immediate medical concerns, but what is largely missing from the recovery conversations is the impending epidemic sitting on our doorstep: homelessness. The pandemic exacerbated an already dire housing situation, with millions struggling to find and keep shelter. Thus far, federal relief for Covid-19 managed to curtail complete disaster through the Center for Disease Control’s (CDC) eviction moratorium and the government’s limited rental assistance. With the CDC’s eviction moratorium expiring on March 31, disaster looms. […]