The Big Issue

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Nordic countries often top the lists of best places to live, but they still struggle with the same big issues we do. Ahead of elections next month in Sweden, Gothenburg-based street paper Faktum fires tough questions at the politicians. It asks about overcrowded housing, people – including children – being evicted, begging and drug policy.

There’s also an in-depth exploration of Housing First, told through vendor Larry’s story, who secured his own home through the innovative model.

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