Tag Archives: Michael Stoops
Why Do California Governors Keep Vetoing Homeless Hate Crime Bills?
You would think that in a progressive state like California there wouldn’t be three different Governors (two Republicans and one Democrat) who have vetoed homeless hate crimes legislation. But such is the case. Disproving that the third try is a … Continue reading
NCH Headquarters Resembles a Portrait Art Gallery with a Homelessness Theme
Over the years, NCH has had many homeless-related artwork either loaned or donated to us. If you come visit us at our office located in the Church of the Pilgrims here in Washington, DC, you will find the following exhibits … Continue reading
“Voluntary Hunger in Protest of Involuntary Hunger”
By: Brian Stone Today, it seems as though there is normalized acceptance of a segment of our population not having enough food or shelter. The proof is last week’s budget cuts which will push those without food, homes and medical … Continue reading
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Tagged Activism, Hunger Fellow, McKinney-Vento Act, Michael Stoops, Mitch Snyder, Politics
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Get Out the Homeless Vote in 2010
by Michael Stoops In the early 1980’s there were successful lawsuits on the right of homeless people to vote in New York City, Philadelphia, Santa Barbara and Washington, DC. Many groups worked successfully in getting the National Voter Registration Act … Continue reading
Tourism vs. Homelessness
Each summer I notice how tourism and homelessness do not get along very well. Rather than providing day and night shelter services during the summer months, tourist cites do their best to move out homeless out of visible downtown locations. … Continue reading
