Why I started Unhoused and Unheard

 Hi! My name is Morgan D’Costa, and I’m a 16 year old activist for the unhoused. Also, with an interest in law, I’m ready to uncover the unjust policies of today’s society that result in housing inequality. Combining personal opinions with official legislation, I will analyze and interpret what must be changed. I believe that everyone deserves the right to basic necessities, and I will prove this in Unhoused and Unheard. So, follow me on this investigative journey into today’s injustices.



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