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Conceal, Criminalize, Capitalize: How government sanctioned tent cities promote the criminalization of homelessness under the guise of service

Jade Arellano / Western Regional Advocacy Project The community of unhoused Oaklanders living at Cob on Wood are anticipating the arrival of bulldozers any day now. Cob on Wood is one of the largest homeless encampments that currently exist…

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…

Oregon Right to Rest (HB 2367) Hearing April 13th – Media Advisory

Media Advisory: Right to Rest Act (HB 2367) For Immediate Release April 5, 2021 Salem, OR The bill they can’t kill, the Sweeps that do! Oregon’s houseless face life and death each day on the streets and deserve the dignity…

Los Angeles, CA. Freedom Now 2020 – Your Pete White INVITE

I have great news to share with you! This is your official “Pete White” invite to Freedom Now, LA CAN’s free virtual Fundraiser hosted by Kamau Bell (CNN host of United Shades of America), Melina Abdullah and Pete White with…

Denver, Co. Arrested for being Black and Homeless

City Arrests and Takes Property of Houseless People with No Notice Today, September 10th 2020, the police arrested two black homeless men – one for being 6 minutes late to move his stuff, the other for supposed threats – after…

Portland, Or. Sisters of the Road stands against this violence and in solidarity with Black and Indigenous people of color fighting for justice.

We need radical change that fully respects life. Police and state violence against Black and Brown people, the kind that led to the murder of George Floyd, happens everywhere, everyday. Sisters of the Road stands against this violence and in…

Letter to Governor Polis Sent Demanding Housing Be Opened for Houseless

Letter to Governor Polis Sent Demanding Housing Be Opened for Houseless After filing a Writ of Mandamus on April 1st 2020, today we sent a letter to Governor Polis demanding he take the action laid out in the Mandamus to…

Sacramento Homeless Organizing Committee Update

After a long and nervously anticipated civic response to the pandemic, Sacramento Homelessness COVID-19 Response Team, made up of the County of Sacramento, the City of Sacramento, Sacramento Steps Forward and SHRA, announced their goal to serve 1,800 COVID-19 impacted…

Mandamus Filed to Mandate Housing Be Opened for Houseless Demand Governor Polis Open Up HOUSING NOW!!

Mandamus Filed to Mandate Housing Be Opened for Houseless Demand Governor Polis Open Up HOUSING NOW!! Yesterday we filed a Writ of Mandamus in court aiming to get the State of Colorado and the Colorado Department of Public Health and…

Demands of the Unhoused Community Regarding COVID-19 Response – Denver, CO

Demands of the Unhoused Community Regarding COVID-19 Response Mayor Hancock’s declaration of the state of emergency leaves the unhoused community out with no protection. As people without housing are unable to follow the CDC’s guidelines without a house to wash…