Homeless

Violence in Haiti and war in Gaza, Palestine Territory is leading to famine, an extreme scarcity of food. World Food Program update: https://www.wfp.org/ Three Famines: Gaza, Sudan and Haiti https://www.bangordailynews.com/2024/03/25/opinion/opinion-contributor/three-famines-gaza-sudan-and-haiti/ Confronting famine the violence in Gaza...

Florida Rep. Anna Eskamani (D) says the new law to prevent houseless people from sleeping in public places is "making a bad situation worse."

DeSantis says the law 'will keep sidewalks from becoming “tent cities” and “ensure that Florida streets are clean.'

The Florida bill would bar cities and counties from allowing people to sleep in places such as public buildings and in public rights of way.

Sharon Streater has led a fascinating life. She met Mother Teresa, marched with Cesar Chavez and even dressed as a soup can to call attention to farmworker issues. But perhaps her greatest, sustained impact has...

A bill to prevent homeless people from sleeping in public while requiring local governments to address the issue is headed to the Florida Governor.

Democrats contended the bill would increase local government costs and force homeless Floridians into wooded areas.

Listen: A bill that restricts people experiencing homelessness from sleeping on public property moved forward in the State House Thursday. The bill faced support and pushback for various reasons. The bill is sponsored by Republican...

We continue our review of 2024 legislative proposals with today's focus on efforts at criminalizing "sleeping in public" and establishing homeless tent camps around the state, and the problems of private equity firms buying up...

Florida Supreme Court denies expedited review The Florida Supreme Court rejected a request to expedite a challenge to the congressional redistricting plan implemented by Governor Ron DeSantis in 2022. HB 1 A State Senate committee...

A motley crew: Frank Crum, Patró Mabíli, Annie Miles and host Walter L. Smith II. City of Tampa’s Frank Crum returns to reiterate the huge Black History movie and soul food event currently underway. Social...

Gov. Ron DeSantis supports legislation to prevent homeless people from sleeping in public places such as streets, sidewalks and parks.