Tag Archives: Criminalization
Guest post: What are the implications of drug testing recipients of government benefits?
We are happy to share today’s guest post from NCH member Laura Epstein who interned with us this past summer. Laura is currently studying Government and Religious Studies at Claremont McKenna College. Recently, many states have introduced policies that would … Continue reading
Soup Kitchen Limits End in Gainesville
In March 2009, a city developer informed the Gainesville, Florida city Plan Board about an 18 year old ordinance that was regularly violated. The ordinance, located here in city code, limited soup kitchens to serving up to 130 meals within … Continue reading
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Tagged Civil Rights, Criminalization, Feeding Restrictions, Florida
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The 10 Most Ridiculous Anti-Homeless Laws – Part II
The National Coalition for the Homeless would like to offer a preview of our upcoming report on the criminalization of homelessness by choosing the top ten most ridiculous anti-homeless policies enacted in cities across America. Our criminalization report will offer … Continue reading
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Tagged Civil Rights, Criminalization, Feeding Restrictions, Panhandling, Tent Cities
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The 10 Most Ridiculous Anti-Homeless Laws
The National Coalition for the Homeless would like to offer a preview of our upcoming report on the criminalization of homelessness by choosing the top ten most ridiculous anti-homeless policies enacted in cities across America. Our criminalization report will offer … Continue reading
State ID Legislation Threatens to Disenfranchise Homeless Voters
“If you have to show a picture ID to buy Sudafed, if you have to show a picture ID to get on an airplane, you should show a picture ID when you vote.” This is South Carolina Governor Nikki Haley’s … Continue reading
