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EPISODE 4: When Having No Home Becomes A Crime

EPISODE 4: When Having No Home Becomes A Crime

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In 72% of American cities, it's now illegal to sleep outside. But what happens when you have nowhere else to go?This episode examines how homelessness became criminalized, why the UN calls our approach "cruel and unusual," and what actually works to solve this crisis. We share stories of veterans, families, and seniors forced to choose between jail and the streets, and explore proven solutions like Housing First.Episode highlights:• How sleeping became a crime in America• The human cost of criminalization• Cities successfully reducing homelessness• Why housing is cheaper than jailingJoin the fight for housing rights:🌐 americanhumanrightsinitiativefoundation.org💝 Support our housing advocacy: givebutter.com/GC53X

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