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Oregon Legislature kills the Right to Rest Act (HB 2367) after 7-minute “hearing”

The Oregon Right to Rest Act (HB 2367) would have removed laws that further entrench people into poverty and traumatize our neighbors by citing them for sleeping, sitting, and standing in public space. In spite of the overwhelming public response…

Salem, OR. Media Advisory: Right to Rest Act (HB 2367)

Media Advisory: Right to Rest Act (HB 2367) For immediate release March 2, 2021 Contact: Paul Boden | (415) 430-7358 stopthesweepspdx@gmail.com | wrap@wraphome.org Right to Rest Act (HB 2367) was reintroduced to the Oregon State Legislature. Sponsored…

San Francisco,CA. I just took this video of a Legion security guard…

I just took this video of a Legion security guard who the Union Square Business Improvement District (aka BIDs) pays to get rid of poor people. I know the man who was being targeted… he’s my unhoused neighbor who is…

Novato, CA. Violent Attacks on Unhoused People in Novato Spur Camp-In Protest at City Hall Today

For Immediate Release Contact Robbie Powelson: 415-847-7500 — Novato CA – A week after a person was caught on camera slashing tents in a Novato homeless encampment, unhoused community members and supporting activists are camping outside of Novato City Hall…

Denver, CO. Hearing for Injunction to Stop Sweeps Starts Tomorrow!! Dec 15th

Hearing for Injunction to Stop Sweeps Starts Tomorrow!! Dec 15th ★ Come to the Press Conference before the Hearing on Tuesday! Social Distanced Press Conference and Breakfast Tuesday December 15th at 8am before the hearing at 20th and Champa. We…

We give a shit about you, for reals! Attention people who are houseless and who use drugs during the covid-19 situation. Homeless Youth Alliance S.F. C.A.

We acknowledge shit is already tough for you, and unfortunately it is about to get worse. Together let’s help each other stay safe. Here are some helpful harm reduction suggestions and information. Homeless Youth Alliance Guide Covid-19 situation PDF …

Denver, CO. 100 DAYS OF ACTION for Rights, Dignity, and Housing TOMORROW, July 15, 8:30am at City Hall

100 DAYS OF ACTION for Rights, Dignity, and Housing TOMORROW, July 15, 8:30am at City Hall We will be releasing our 100 Day Plan for the Mayor and City Council Homelessness was the number one issue talked about in the…

TAKE ACTION: Support folks robbed by the city in the sweeps!

TAKE ACTION: Support folks robbed by the city in the sweeps! Art, Music and Collective Action *REQUEST FOR DONATED SURVIVAL GEAR & SUPPLIES (see here for details) Saturday, June 22, 2019, 1:30-3:30pm Hosted by Stolen Belonging and Coalition on Homelessness…

Los Angeles, CA. SERVICES NOT SWEEPS: *TODAY’S BUDGET HEARINGS RESCHEDULED TO 1PM!

Please be advised! TODAY’S budget hearings have been rescheduled to 1pm in room 340 at city hall. Please try to show up to the hall outside room 340 no later than 12:30pm to huddle up and sign up for public…

People Without Housing Chased Around and Out of Denver FOR SURVIVING: A Week and Half Before Election

Yesterday, Sunday April 28th 2019, the City sent police and public works on another rampage enforcing the Camping (Survival) Ban and stealing the property of homeless people. Over the past three days police have been evicting homeless people from…