Pitman Potter: A (Homeless) Tale of Two Cities

Vicki Potter and I returned recently from Honolulu where I spent a sabbatical posting at the East West Center and the William S. Richardson School of Law at the University of Hawai’i.  In the midst of my giving academic lectures and completing writing projects, we were deeply troubled by the severity of Honolulu’s homelessness crisis.  Honolulu and Vancouver share many similarities, including a favorable climate, beautiful scenery, lifestyles focused on outdoor activities,