Tag Archives: Civil Rights
Remembering Fearless Advocate John Joyce
If homelessness is a national problem with local solutions, then John Joyce was Rhode Island’s answer to the question “Who will fight the good fight against homelessness in our community?” Continue reading
Posted in From the Director's Desk
Tagged Advocate, Civil Rights, Homeless Bill of Rights, John Joyce
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Our 100th Post!!!
It’s quite fitting that we’ve reached the big 1-0-0 during the beginning of a new year! In four years of blogging about current issues homeless communities face, we have covered stories from the everyday struggle of living without a stable home to … Continue reading
Posted in Staff Thoughts
Tagged Activism, Advocacy, Civil Rights, Criminalization, Faces of Homelessness, Feeding Restrictions, History, Mitch Snyder, Top 10
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Violence and Hatred Risky for Homeless
This week, NCH will release their annual report on biased incidences against the un-housed, “Hate Crimes against the Homeless: The Brutality of Violence Unveiled”. Take a look at an excerpt from Brian Levin, Director of the Center for the Study of Hate & Extremism at California State University, San Bernardino, which details the crucial need for federal protections for the homeless. Continue reading
Posted in News Alerts
Tagged Brian Levin, Civil Rights, Hate Crimes, Homeless, Report, Violence
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Why Membership Matters to Jake
Jake Walters believes that Membership Matters, especially to young people. Read how youth can make a difference in ending hate crimes against the homeless by becoming a member at NCH: The Coalition’s You Don’t Need a Home to Vote campaign … Continue reading
Posted in Intern Interjections
Tagged Advocacy, Civil Rights, Hate Crimes, Membership
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Why We Should Care About the Homeless Vote
by Jin Zhao Originally Printed in AlterNet Thursday, August 9, 2012 Only 10% of homeless Americans vote each year, but they can still make a difference in elections. Having a home is not a prerequisite to vote in the United … Continue reading
