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Reminder that we are in the process of transitioning executive directors. While we are sad to say goodbye to @Mariafoscarinis, @AKFasanelli is joining us with years of experience working to end homelessness at @HPRPmaryland!
The Law Center welcomes the increase in funding for housing/homelessness in @JoeBiden's budget, but in order to meet the full need of the Admin's commitment to the #right2housing, we will need to see even more in the Jobs and Infrastructure bills!
https://www.washingtonpost.com/us-policy/2021/04/09/biden-2022-budget/
H/t to @Kat_Monet @NCHVorg for sharing this agenda from @USICHgov's meeting with @DeptVetAffairs, leading with the message that "Housing is a Right for All." Still brings me joy every time I see it! #HousingIsAHumanRight
https://www.va.gov/HOMELESS/ACHV/meetings/2021-04/docs/USICH_508c.pdf
UNHOUSED PEOPLE ORGANIZED AND WON.
After a two-month encampment at City Hall, followed by a week of escalation after City Hall threatened to evict them, the Kansas City Homeless Union has won what could be the seedlings of a citywide social housing program in Kansas City. https://twitter.com/KCTenants/status/1380225359191363591
Kansas City Homeless Union made history today, winning at least 111 deeply affordable homes for people currently experiencing homelessness, good jobs, 500 hotel rooms to facilitate a transition to permanent housing, and a guaranteed seat at the table for future negotiations.
This past week, for the 1st time in nearly 32 years, the Law Center welcomed a new Executive Director. @AKFasanelli brings passion and years of experience advocating for the homeless, and we couldn't be more excited to have her!
"75% of Americans believe that housing is a human right, and two-thirds of Americans believe the government should be involved in making that happen." #HousingIsAHumanRight
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Campbell: Think of 'the humanity of families.' CT needs to treat housing as human right
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A 'right to housing' bill may not pass, columnist Susan Campbell writes. But if there was..."It’s hard to obtain sweeping verdicts that will guarantee broad rights for homeless people because they are not a protected class under federal civil rights law, nor do the courts recognize a legal right to housing." - Tristia Bauman
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From the street to the courtroom: Homeless Californians sue for their rights
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Homeless civil rights lawsuits are on the rise in the Bay Area and beyond. Some are leading to victories for unhoused communities.
