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Cities crack down on homeless encampments. Advocates say that’s not the answer
Claire Rush, Janie Har and Michael Casey Associated Press//November 28, 2023//[read_meter]
Roxanne Simonson, 60, removes her long-sleeve shirt after being told by Rapid Response Bio Clean that she has 72 hours to vacant her illegal campsite in Portland, Ore., on July 27, 2023. Simonson has been homeless for two years. Cities across the U.S. are struggling with and cracking down on tent encampments as the number of homeless people grows, largely due to a lack of affordable housing. Homeless people and their advocates say sweeps are cruel and costly, and there aren't enough homes or beds for everyone. (AP Photo/Craig Mitchelldyer)
Cities crack down on homeless encampments. Advocates say that’s not the answer
Claire Rush, Janie Har and Michael Casey Associated Press//November 28, 2023//[read_meter]
PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — Tossing tent poles, blankets and a duffel bag into a shopping cart and three wagons, Will Taylor spent a summer morning helping friends tear down what...
