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Communities risk a slow collapse in public safety that spreads beyond any single neighborhood. “We had two mass shootings in one day. One of them was at an encampment where people were sleeping in tents. Some were shot in the head. This is not just tragic—it’s horrifying. And it’s happening in a city that claims …
Holy crap they aren't messing around!!!!!! Can they come to Asheville NC and do the same thing? There are homeless encampments everywhere that need to be cleaned out. — Matt Van Swol (@mattvanswol) August 14, 2025
Authored by Charles Hugh-Smith via oftwominds, To reverse the damage wrought by financialization, we must reverse financialization. The post-election hope that festering problems can now be solved doesn’t seem to extend to unaffordable housing and homeless encampments, two blights on the socio-economic landscape. Perhaps this reflects a sense that these blights aren’t readily fixable, or an …
Authored by Charles Hugh-Smith via oftwominds, To reverse the damage wrought by financialization, we must reverse financialization. The post-election hope that festering problems can now be solved doesn’t seem to extend to unaffordable housing and homeless encampments, two blights on the socio-economic landscape. Perhaps this reflects a sense that these blights aren’t readily fixable, or an …
New: Confirmed List Of College Campuses That Have Constructed Encampments Across The United States: How did all these encampments sprout up around the same time and where are the supplies coming from? • Harvard University • Arizona State University • New York University • City College of New York • University of NC, Chapel Hill …
As the Supreme Court prepares to hear arguments on bans targeting homeless encampments, a pivotal case emerges, stirring widespread debate. This landmark case delves into the constitutional implications of laws penalizing homeless individuals for camping on public property. With homelessness soaring amidst escalating housing costs and the end of pandemic aid, the court’s decision promises …