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"The New Sundown Towns," from Tracy Rosenthal for The New Republic: "I went to Grants Pass, Oregon, a town of 40,000 people that’s about to re-write homelessness policy for the entire United States. I found a perfect encapsulation of our national crisis. (And I wrote my longest feature so far.)![]()
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The piece has four central characters: the town’s mayor who just survived a recall and three unhoused people just trying to survive outdoors. John Bapp went to high school with the police officer who now issues orders for him to move his tent every 72 hours.![]()
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The town took a case to the Supreme Court because they want even more powers to police people who live outdoors. But the bigger story is about the national, bipartisan backlash against encampments and against the very policies proven to house people long term.![]()
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As encampments go up across the country as a form of protest and face “time, place, & manner” restrictions on their constitutional rights, it’s a perfect time to reflect on unhoused people who live with that reality everyday."![]()
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#JohnsonVGrantsPass #HousingNotHandcuffs![]()
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As Grants Pass, Oregon—and the nation—await a Supreme Court ruling on just how far cities can police the homeless, a volunteer mayor and her unhoused constituents try to weather the backlash.
From @tracyrosenthal_ for @newrepublic: “I went to Grants Pass, Oregon, a town of 40,000 people that’s about to re-write homelessness policy for the entire United States. I found a perfect encapsulation of our national crisis.![]()
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The piece has four central characters: the town’s mayor who just survived a recall and three unhoused people just trying to survive outdoors. John Bapp went to high school with the police officer who now issues orders for him to move his tent every 72 hours.![]()
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The town took a case to the Supreme Court because they want even more powers to police people who live outdoors. But the bigger story is about the national, bipartisan backlash against encampments and against the very policies proven to house people long term.![]()
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As encampments go up across the country as a form of protest and face “time, place, & manner” restrictions on their constitutional rights, it’s a perfect time to reflect on unhoused people who live with that reality everyday.”![]()
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To read the full article, visit the link in @tracyrosenthal_ ‘s bio.![]()
#JohnsonVGrantsPass #HousingNotHandcuffs
Thank you to the 700+ people who joined our rally in front of the Supreme Court last week, to everyone who watched online, and to all the advocates across the country who organized local actions. This was a watershed moment for our movement and we’re incredibly grateful to be in this work with you all. We’re just getting started. #HousingNotHandcuffs ![]()
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By June 30th, a decision will be made in the case of #JohnsonVGrantsPass. We’ll continue to share updates and information about the case and homelessness criminalization until then and beyond. Subscribe to Law Center updates at the link in bio to stay informed.![]()
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Film photography by Sam Hozian.
Thank you to the 700+ people who joined our rally in front of the Supreme Court last week, to everyone who watched online, and to all the advocates across the country who organized local actions. This was a watershed moment for our movement and we're incredibly grateful to be in this work with you all. We're just getting#HousingNotHandcuffstHandcuffs ![]()
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By June 30th, a decision will be made in th#JohnsonVGrantsPassGrantsPass. We'll continue to share updates and information about the case and homelessness criminalization until then and beyond. Subscribe to Law Center updates to stay informed: homelesslaw.org/subscribe/![]()
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Film photography by Sam Hozian.
Hundreds of advocates and activists gathered outside the Supreme Court on Monday to denounce the criminalization of homelessness. While the court deliberated on the #JohnsonVGrantsPass case, we rallied for #HousingNotHandcuffs with collaborators from all over the country. ![]()
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The rally wasn't just a protest; it was a call to action. Advocates from as far as Hawaii participated, with some even sleeping outside the court to secure seats for the hearing. This moment underscores a national reflection on the values that underpin our approach to homelessness and housing. As legislative bodies continue to push anti-homeless laws, the need for informed advocacy and compassionate policy-making has never been more critical. Join us in rethinking housing solutions and advocating for policies that genuinely address the needs of all citizens, housed and unhoused.![]()
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Check out this incredible rally recap Invisible Peopleeople :
Hundreds Protest as Supreme Court Hears Grants Pass Case
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More than 500 activists gathered outside the Supreme Court, denouncing the criminalization of homelessness as the court deliberated on the Johnson v. Grants ...
