“Sugarmon, who represents parts of Hickory Hill & southeast Memphis, had recently visited the ‘ #Evicted ’ exhibition at the Benjamin L. Hooks Central Library & had been hearing from constituents concerned about rent hikes & #homelessness .”

“Those experiencing housing insecurity are the experts on the barriers to their housing security,”

By Jacob Steimer via MLK50: Justice Through Journalism

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Victor Shi Like every other GOP outrage this too shall pass quickly if ignored. They have to keep their grift going by inciting their rabid base.

It’s Time to Change the Way Pennsylvania Deals with Probation & Parole | Rep. Tim Briggs plans to introduce a bill that would eliminate some of the state's most punitive policies to more humanely deal w/those who run afoul of the law, reports Pat LaMarche.
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Rep. Nancy Mace Epic fail to comprehend. I would say Do better but it seems an impossible task for the GOP traitorous politicians

Want to learn more about data on corporate landlords and their practices?

Join us tomorrow at 3 pm EST/12 pm PST for a dialogue between academic researchers, journalists, and housing justice organizers.

Register here: us02web.zoom.us/webinar/regist…

Good questions! Indications of a dysfunctional approach to addressing #homelessness .

ONE FOR THE BOOKS: 'Illinois will become the first state in the nation to ban book bans — one of seven measures spearheaded by Illinois Secretary of State Alexi Giannoulias in his first year back in political office.' #ILSOS

📰 Chicago Sun-Times 👇
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Limited to a one-night tally of people experiencing #homelessness in shelters, transitional housing and encampments, the last official County of Orange tally was 700. 🚨 The reality may be closer to 30,000. Read full story by Voice of OC at bit.ly/43KNRDs [1/4]

Good for them! Wish we could get the kids to take the #homeless fight to court.

NOIDA Authority road in front of sector 152 Noida has been repaired twice yet it again needs repair

#Black4Rohingya
#SeeUs
#HearUs
#StandWithUs

Young environmentalists are suing Montana, arguing that its embrace of fossil fuels is destroying environments and robbing young residents of a healthy future.

Why could the case be a turning point? Listen to today’s episode of The Daily.
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Happening now: #OOR23 press call, hearing from the report’s preface authors, the co-chairs of new Congressional Caucus on Homelessness. Thank you Congresswoman Cori Bush Suzanne Bonamici Nanette D. Barragán for your leadership & partnership.

Read the report: nlihc.org/oor

Grand jury??? What's that about? Great concept! Because the county doesn't know how many kids are #homeless using #HUD 's definition. “most homeless families do not qualify to join the waiting lists as they are not considered homeless under the definition of ...(HUD).”

Summer bummer for #homeless students. “People don’t realize how much schools provide for kids….food at school, they’re getting shelter, proper heating, air conditioning.’ But during the summer months, most of those resources are unavailable.” kob.com/new-mexico/sta…

From eliminating preschool deserts to making community college free for Illinoisans — I've got big plans for our state.

With our budget, we’re making Illinois the best in the nation to raise a family. My administration knows that when Illinoisans thrive, our state thrives.

Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene🇺🇸 Resign before you are arrested and charged

“ #Homelessness is visible proof of the failures of our economic system.… Anti-homeless laws are part of a cruel sleight of hand in which politicians only appear to do something, anything, to solve our problems.”

My Four Moods.
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#cats

BucksCountyBeacon Rep. Tim Briggs Pat LaMarche Horribly sad and infuriating!

Season 3 of the podcast, Bigfoot Classified, takes listeners on an enthralling journey into one of the most perplexing mysteries of the 20th century—the Dyatlov Pass Incident. #bigfoot

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I can't attend but you might be able to. With #evictions causing record #homelessness , we need to get a grip on how to fight these #corporatelandlords .

The Tennessee Holler There is always a history they do nothing about.

Machuks Okonkwọ 😂😂😂 that’s mean

Pat LaMarche , your books won’t be #banned in Illinois! Can’t say the same about NC!

George brought more good to the world than most people could dream of doing. His music keeps his memory alive!

'Homelessness is visible proof of the failures of our economic system. And the spread of anti-homeless laws should provoke solidarity among all working-class people, many of whom are now living on the edge of economic security.'

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Why is the programmatic model Housing First written as a proper noun while transitional housing is not? And, why is one “evidenced-based” while the other is routinely dismissed as something less? Similarly, having failed to “end” chronic homelessness we now type “unsheltered.”

“I feel like I failed, now that he’s dead…Society, the government of PA, everyone who makes these decisions failed him. It’s a human tragedy. He still gets bills for $90,000 plus interest for restitution because of how often they violated him. He’s cremated and in the ocean.”

Honor George’s memory and celebrate the season of Summer with this playlist. Listen to a specially curated selection of Solo Piano Pieces for Summer now.

Click to listen: fanlink.to/solo-piano-sum…

Always a great report filled with bad news about #housing and #homelessness .

Gee, IL, you’re amazing! Sorry I ended up moving to NC.