Why Affordable Housing Is a Myth Without Economic Reform
The Big Lie We Keep Telling Ourselves “Affordable housing” has become one of the most common phrases in American politics. It’s plastered on campaign posters, built into state budgets, and dropped into every discussion about homelessness and poverty. And while it sounds good—who wouldn’t support more affordable homes?—the reality is, it’s a myth. Not because […]
Why Strategic Relocation Is the Key to Ending Chronic Homelessness
Rethinking the Geography of Recovery When people talk about solving homelessness, they usually focus on local shelters, public housing, and city programs. These are all important, but here’s a hard truth we need to face: you can’t always solve a crisis by keeping someone in the same place it started. In fact, the geography itself—the […]
Turning Screens Into Solutions: The Untapped Potential of Public Media in Crisis Response
Rethinking the Role of Public Screens I’ve spent much of my career in media—particularly in what’s known as place-based or location-based media. That means screens in airports, hospitals, transit hubs, and other public spaces. To some, they’re just digital billboards. To me, they’re an underused force for good. At ClearTV, we’ve always believed that public […]
Startups, Not Subsidies: Rethinking How We Fund Solutions for the Homeless
A Problem Too Big to Ignore I’ve spent the better part of my life building businesses from the ground up. I’ve worked in media, in credit, and now I lead ClearTV, a network that lives in high-traffic public spaces like airports and hospitals. But no matter what city I’m in—whether it’s Los Angeles, London, or […]
Why Accountability in Philanthropy Matters — Especially When It Comes to the Homeless
Over the years, I’ve learned a lot about business—what works, what fails, and what has real staying power. But if there’s one thing I’ve come to believe even more deeply than any business lesson, it’s this: if you’re going to give, make it count. That might sound obvious. But in the world of philanthropy, especially […]
Why Purpose-Led Brands Will Win the Future of Consumer Attention
By Henry Mauriss We live in a time when attention is everything—and harder than ever to earn. Consumers are bombarded with messages everywhere they go. On their phones. In public spaces. During commutes. While waiting at the airport or scrolling at the doctor’s office. As someone who runs a media company—ClearTV—I spend a lot of […]
The Intersection of Media and Mission: Lessons from Leading in Two Worlds
By Henry Mauriss For most of my professional life, I’ve had one foot in the media world and the other in the mission-driven space. On one hand, I run ClearTV—a network that brings high-quality, engaging content to people in places where traditional media often doesn’t reach: airports, hospitals, transportation hubs. On the other, I lead […]
California’s Homeless Folly: The Urgent Need for Accountability and Real Solutions
By: Henry Mauriss The recent audit report exposing California’s failure to reduce homelessness despite spending $24 billion over the last five years is a sobering reminder of how much we’ve lost sight of what really matters. As the article “California’s Homeless Folly” from The Wall Street Journal points out, the staggering amount of money funneled […]
California’s Homelessness Spending Crisis: Time for Accountability and Meaningful Reform
By: Henry Mauriss The recent audit detailing California’s failure to track the effectiveness of its $24 billion expenditure on homelessness programs over the last five years is a stark indictment of how we, as a society, approach one of the most pressing crises of our time. As someone who has worked in both the business […]