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Inequities in How We View Homelessness, Part 2

But I am someone who has lived outdoors — not just for a while, but for years on end. During those years, I associated largely with others who were in the same boat. I learned how such people generally speak of themselves. As a result, I use the words "outside" and "outdoors" more than either of the other two--and I feel compelled to explain why.

Hobo? Homeless? Or Houseless?

I recently learned that the word “homeless” is no longer considered politically correct among many people currently working in related services.

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