“…[T]he coordinated entry system is based on how traumatizing your life has been.” San Francisco’s Primary Assessment system makes many people experiencing homelessness feel like permanent housing is unattainable. Applicants are asked intrusive questions about sensitive topics and are scored based on their answers. Many find it to be a system that forces you to share your traumas for a chance at housing assistance; allegedly, refusing to answer questions — even for legitimate reasons — adversely affects their score and their eligibility for assistance. Read full article here
Technology
The First Solar-Powered Car Comes at a Hot Price
The Lightyear O is a revolutionary electric car powered by the sun. Developed by a Dutch startup, the four-door sedan has over 50 square feet of solar panels on its roof and hood, generating up to 43 miles of energy a day. With production now underway in Finland, the car does come with a hefty price tag at $262,000, but the company hopes to introduce a more affordable version, the Lightyear 2, by 2025. Read full article here
Merv
January 27, 2023
