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International Network of Street Papers @theinsp.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

Changing the Narrative participant Raven explains why deathcore is not as overlooked as an offshoot of metal music as some might believe: www.insp.ngo/articles/liv...

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International Network of Street Papers @theinsp.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

On the afternoon of 14 August 2025, DC police walked the streets surrounding the White House looking for encampments. The week that followed caused confusion and chaos among people experiencing homelessness. @streetsensedc.bsky.social reports: www.insp.ngo/articles/new...

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International Network of Street Papers @theinsp.bsky.social · 16/09/2026

To mark the opening of the 2026 International Network of Street Papers Summit at Civic House, Glasgow – a former printing press – poet and friend of INSP Brian Connolly penned an original poem, ‘Word on the Street’: www.insp.ngo/articles/str...

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International Network of Street Papers @theinsp.bsky.social · 15/09/2026

To close the INSP Awards 2026 in Glasgow, poet Ambreen Bonnet penned an original poem, titled ‘One Voice, One Night’. Read it here: www.insp.ngo/articles/str...

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International Network of Street Papers @theinsp.bsky.social · 09/09/2026

On 3 September, at the close of this year’s INSP Summit in Glasgow, Scotland, delegates gathered in the theatre of the Social Hub hotel for the INSP Awards 2026. We are now thrilled to announce this year's shortlist and winners: www.insp.ngo/articles/str...

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International Network of Street Papers @theinsp.bsky.social · 02/09/2026

Cologne-based sociologists Nicole Bögelein and Gina Rosa Wollinger co-host the podcast True Criminology. They spoke to DRAUSSENSEITER about crime in Germany, perceived and actual safety, and their new book: www.insp.ngo/articles/opi...

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International Network of Street Papers @theinsp.bsky.social · 28/08/2026

No arrests, warnings, or barring notices have been issued to people experiencing homelessness since DC’s MLK Memorial Library began its 90-day pilot to enforce regulations preventing people from sleeping outside the building on 6 July. @streetsensedc.bsky.social reports: www.insp.ngo/articles/liv...

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International Network of Street Papers @theinsp.bsky.social · 20/08/2026

Content about helping people experiencing poverty and homelessness is trending on social media. But is that a good thing? @isonumero.bsky.social reports: www.insp.ngo/articles/liv...

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International Network of Street Papers @theinsp.bsky.social · 12/08/2026

Perhaps the most powerful thing we can do in divided times is not speak more persuasively, but listen with more cultural intelligence, argues Lucy Butters: www.insp.ngo/articles/opi...

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International Network of Street Papers @theinsp.bsky.social · 06/08/2026

@streetsensedc.bsky.social vendor and artist Erica Downing reflects on this year’s National Alliance to End Homelessness Conference, held in Washington DC, US: www.insp.ngo/articles/liv...

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International Network of Street Papers @theinsp.bsky.social · 04/08/2026

Circo Volador, a renowned arts and cultural centre, is one of Mexico City’s most iconic spaces for underground culture. Now, its Art Gallery is home to a very special photography exhibition: The Other Side of the Pitch. @mivaledor.bsky.social reports: www.insp.ngo/articles/liv...

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International Network of Street Papers @theinsp.bsky.social · 23/07/2026

With 80 percent rental apartments and heavy subsidies for low-income earners, the Vienna Model has for decades been the model for housing policy. Since 2010, it has been strengthened with a national Housing First programme. But homelessness is rising. Faktum reports: www.insp.ngo/articles/liv...

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International Network of Street Papers @theinsp.bsky.social · 22/07/2026

The climate crisis is a social crisis. Globally, the impact hits people living in poverty much harder and further exacerbates social inequality. bodo reports: www.insp.ngo/articles/liv...

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International Network of Street Papers @theinsp.bsky.social · 15/07/2026

Social networks are full of videos of people experiencing homelessness, addiction and poverty – often without the consent of those affected. It is difficult to take action against it. @hinzundkunzt.de reports: www.insp.ngo/articles/liv...

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International Network of Street Papers @theinsp.bsky.social · 02/07/2026

A cross-section of MPs gathered at Portcullis House at Westminster on Wednesday 24 June, when INSP hosted a special parliamentary drop-in session to gather support for independent journalism as part of the charity’s mission of tackling homelessness and poverty: www.insp.ngo/articles/ins...

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International Network of Street Papers @theinsp.bsky.social · 01/07/2026

In conversation with representatives from the Mexican street paper @mivaledor.bsky.social and the Colombian Revista La Calle, it becomes clear that while locations and circumstances may vary, many of their aims are similar: www.insp.ngo/articles/str...

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International Network of Street Papers @theinsp.bsky.social · 17/06/2026

"When Slanj launched the Homeless Tartan in 2019, it began with a simple idea rooted in a growing crisis. Now, our new International Homeless Tartan is supporting the International Network of Street Papers," writes Calum Grant: www.insp.ngo/articles/str...

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International Network of Street Papers @theinsp.bsky.social · 16/06/2026

The International Network of Street Papers is set to host a special parliamentary drop-in reception for UK MPs on Wednesday 24 June: www.insp.ngo/articles/str...

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International Network of Street Papers @theinsp.bsky.social · 10/06/2026

The International Network of Street Papers seeks sponsors and partners for 2026’s Global Street Paper Summit: www.insp.ngo/articles/str...

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International Network of Street Papers @theinsp.bsky.social · 09/06/2026

In the sobering, Oscar-winning short documentary All the Empty Rooms, US photographer Lou Bopp welcomes us into four bedrooms. But the inhabitants are nowhere to be seen – and the reason why is heartbreaking. The Big Issue Australia reports: www.insp.ngo/articles/new...

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International Network of Street Papers @theinsp.bsky.social · 05/06/2026

Two years ago, Metro Nashville’s Office of Homeless Services promised Carrie and her partner Greg housing. What came instead of stable housing were evictions, lost documents and a return to the woods. The Contributor reports: www.insp.ngo/articles/liv...

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International Network of Street Papers @theinsp.bsky.social · 20/05/2026

Washington DC knows him as “The Cowboy Poet”. Street paper @streetsensedc.bsky.social knows him as Frederic John. He shines in new documentary Billy Luck: www.insp.ngo/articles/ven...

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International Network of Street Papers @theinsp.bsky.social · 15/05/2026

Homelessness and poverty are not individual problems, but complex social phenomena caused by a multitude of economic, institutional, and social factors. @liceulice.bsky.social have produced new guidelines to improve reporting on these issues: www.insp.ngo/articles/liv...

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International Network of Street Papers @theinsp.bsky.social · 07/05/2026

Young people are living on the streets in Switzerland. A new study aims to shed light on their exact numbers, the reasons for their homelessness and possible preventive measures. Surprise reports: www.insp.ngo/articles/liv...

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International Network of Street Papers @theinsp.bsky.social · 29/04/2026

Faktum vendor Uffe was evicted from the home where he has lived for almost 15 years. Faktum followed him from clearing out his flat to sleepless nights in storerooms and temporary accommodation in Gothenburg: www.insp.ngo/articles/ven...

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International Network of Street Papers @theinsp.bsky.social · 22/04/2026

Denver's Harm Reduction Action Center (HRAC) provides clean syringes, naloxone, fentanyl test strips, safer use supplies, and a range of support services to people who use drugs - all without judgement. @denvervoice.bsky.social reports: www.insp.ngo/articles/liv...

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International Network of Street Papers @theinsp.bsky.social · 17/04/2026

“If you look at the way the media reports on homelessness, it’s always with the same stigmatising images of a guy sitting with a cup begging,” says James Stampfer, a participant in our Changing the Narrative Journalism Training Academy. Here’s how we can change that: www.insp.ngo/articles/str...

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International Network of Street Papers @theinsp.bsky.social · 08/04/2026

When Slanj launched the Homeless Tartan in 2019, it began with a simple idea rooted in a growing crisis. Now, their new International Homeless Tartan will support the International Network of Street Papers: www.insp.ngo/articles/str...

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International Network of Street Papers @theinsp.bsky.social · 01/04/2026

Finland used to be one of the leading countries in Europe for managing homelessness. But last year, homelessness rose for the second year in a row. Paula Saikkonen of the Finnish Institute for Health and Welfare tells @isonumero.bsky.social where solutions might lie: www.insp.ngo/articles/new...

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International Network of Street Papers @theinsp.bsky.social · 27/03/2026

L’Itinéraire vendor Lynn Champagne and @megaphonemagazine.com vendor David Deocera met via video call to discuss their backgrounds, sales techniques and shared desire to one day join the workforce: www.insp.ngo/articles/ven...

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International Network of Street Papers @theinsp.bsky.social · 18/03/2026

“Safety”, “order”, “cleanliness”. Dortmund’s mayor, Alexander Kalouti, won his election campaign on law-and-order issues and has focused on combating visible poverty in the city centre to raise his profile since the beginning of his term. Local street paper bodo reports: www.insp.ngo/articles/new...

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International Network of Street Papers @theinsp.bsky.social · 16/03/2026

Nikola Repec has been selling @liceulice.bsky.social magazine in the centre of Belgrade for years. At first glance, Nikola’s everyday life seems simple, but behind it is persistence and the desire to make the most of every moment: www.insp.ngo/articles/ven...

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International Network of Street Papers @theinsp.bsky.social · 10/03/2026

After years in the homelessness services system, a DC resident was just a few weeks away from having permanent housing through his newly received housing voucher. Then came the federal takeover of DC. @streetsensedc.bsky.social reports: www.insp.ngo/articles/new...

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International Network of Street Papers @theinsp.bsky.social · 27/02/2026

Chair of INSP North America, Will Connelly, gives his analysis of the main discussion points of the Knight Media Forum in Miami: www.insp.ngo/articles/str...

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International Network of Street Papers @theinsp.bsky.social · 19/02/2026

The International Network of Street Papers (INSP) has launched a new report showing the impact of its journalism training academy, aimed at providing skills training to people directly experiencing homelessness and poverty: www.insp.ngo/articles/ins...

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International Network of Street Papers @theinsp.bsky.social · 10/02/2026

Misconceptions aren’t a rare occurrence for those at risk of homelessness. In 2023, YouGov found that 32% of people think that ‘most homeless people have themselves to blame’. Organisations such as @bigissuenorth.bsky.social and INSP are fighting back: www.insp.ngo/articles/liv...

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International Network of Street Papers @theinsp.bsky.social · 04/02/2026

Join us from 6pm on Thursday 17 February at The Social Hub, Glasgow for the launch of a new report that celebrates the impact of our Changing the Narrative Journalism Training Academy: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/insp-chang...

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INSP Changing the Narrative Report Launch

Join the International Network of Street Papers (INSP) to celebrate the impact of the Changing the Narrative Journalism Academy

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International Network of Street Papers @theinsp.bsky.social · 28/01/2026

Holly Norris, 73, has lived unsheltered for more than a decade. Her story cuts through one of the most common myths about homelessness: that people living on the streets choose to be there. @denvervoice.bsky.social reports: www.insp.ngo/articles/liv...

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International Network of Street Papers @theinsp.bsky.social · 21/01/2026

On 17 February at 6pm at Glasgow's Social Hub, we will be launching a new report on the impact of our Changing the Narrative Journalism Training Academy, which worked with people with experience of homelessness and poverty. Join us: www.insp.ngo/articles/new...

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INSP to launch new report looking at impact of journalism training academy

INSP will launch a new report at a special event in Glasgow on 17 February 2026. The report explores the impact of the Changing the Narrative Journalism Training Academy, which was launched by the cha...

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International Network of Street Papers @theinsp.bsky.social · 14/01/2026

The press has dubbed the residential complex at Groner Landstraße 9, 9a and 9b in Göttingen the “worst apartment building” in Germany. But people still live there, without heating, including vendors of Asphalt magazine: www.insp.ngo/articles/liv...

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International Network of Street Papers @theinsp.bsky.social · 09/01/2026

Evan first experienced homelessness at the age of 17, when his family relationships broke down. This was exacerbated by anti-Roma racism. But, seven years on, he is living in supported accommodation and looking positively to the future: www.insp.ngo/articles/liv...

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International Network of Street Papers @theinsp.bsky.social · 08/01/2026

Amie endured poverty, parental mental illness and divorce, but when she fell into depression, sewing helped her back out: www.insp.ngo/articles/liv...

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International Network of Street Papers @theinsp.bsky.social · 07/01/2026

In the late 2010s, Andrew lost his mum and sister to cancer in quick succession, followed by the deaths of three of his closest friends. Now, he advocates for more mental health support for men: www.insp.ngo/articles/liv...

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International Network of Street Papers @theinsp.bsky.social · 06/01/2026

Today, the UK is relatively progressive on LGBTQ+ rights. But in Kenya, the law criminalises same sex acts: laws that were inherited from the British. Rose compares LGBTQ+ life in the two countries: www.insp.ngo/articles/liv...

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International Network of Street Papers @theinsp.bsky.social · 05/01/2026

Steven looks back on his journey from institutionalisation as a teenager in 1977 to this year’s @bigissue.com cover competition winner: www.insp.ngo/articles/liv...

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International Network of Street Papers @theinsp.bsky.social · 02/01/2026

Every year, the Gambian Bristol community organise a Gamou (a Muslim gathering) to celebrate the birth of the Prophet Muhammad Salalahu Alaihe Walsalam. Suna was in attendance: www.insp.ngo/articles/liv...

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International Network of Street Papers @theinsp.bsky.social · 17/12/2025

It’s not every day that someone finds their first job in their seventh decade. In the northern Serbian city of Novi Sad, Erszebet Vegse is usually found selling @liceulice.bsky.social magazine, or warming up with her first morning coffee: www.insp.ngo/articles/ven...

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International Network of Street Papers @theinsp.bsky.social · 16/12/2025

For 11 months, hundreds of thousands of people in Serbia have been protesting against the regime of Aleksandar Vučić. Their grievances are profound - and the people with the least are the most affected. Swiss street paper Surprise reports: www.insp.ngo/articles/liv...

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International Network of Street Papers @theinsp.bsky.social · 15/12/2025

Most people understand that in the event of extreme weather, people living unsheltered on the streets are at risk. But many also experience dangers and traumas that are hard to imagine. @denvervoice.bsky.social reports: www.insp.ngo/articles/liv...

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International Network of Street Papers @theinsp.bsky.social · 10/12/2025

'On 18 January 2001, nine days after my 21st birthday, the wooden shack in which I was sleeping was set alight.' Janita-Marja Juvonen told German street paper Trott-war about the lasting impact of arson attacks on people experiencing homelessness: www.insp.ngo/articles/liv...

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