Veteran journalist Kevin Fagan, in his book 'The Lost and the Found', shares his firsthand experiences with homelessness and explores its complexities through personal stories. He highlights two individuals, Rita Grant and Tyson Feilzer, whose lives have been profoundly affected by homelessness and addiction. Fagan reflects on the historical context of homelessness, noting how the dismantling of social aid programs and mental institutions in the 80s contributed to the crisis. Despite decades of reporting and public debate, he maintains that hope remains for addressing the issue.
"The root of it all, it seemed clear to me, was the decimation of social aid programs under Reaganomics."
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