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Criminalized for Being Homeless: The Hidden Harm of State Laws
by Sofia Dirawi Currently, 48 out of 50 states have implemented bans on basic survival activities for individuals, including sleeping, eating, sitting, or living in one’s own car (United States Interagency Council on Homelessness, 2022). Anti-homeless laws are widespread laws across the U.S. that aim to criminalize homelessness and make it more difficult for homeless people to carry out the basic daily activities necessary to survival (Western Regional Advocacy Project, 20
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5 Myths About Homelessness Debunked
by Varshini Viswanathan Homelessness is one of the most visible and misunderstood social issues today. At Living Outside, we engage with...
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The Power of a Stamped Postcard
Walking past someone living outside, it's easy to forget that they are someone's brother or uncle, sister or parent. They didn't just...
Oct 16, 20242 min read
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The Power of Acknowledgement
Have you ever walked past a homeless person and looked the other way so you didn’t have to feel guilty about not giving anything? Or...
May 10, 20242 min read
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