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Oak Park Sol

by Sally Ooms It’s the first evening of summer, the end of a long, fairly  hot day, but the community garden is a welcoming spot. Families, couples and single folks are strolling in for the third in a series of cooking … Continue reading

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DOJ says Criminalization of Homelessness is Cruel And Unusual

August 11, 2015 Press release from Western Regional Advocacy Project: DOJ Determines Criminalization of Homelessness As Cruel And Unusual Punishment, Homeless Community and Advocates Applaud Department of Justice Briefing Acknowledging This On-Going Torture San Francisco, CA– On Thursday, August 6, 2015, … Continue reading

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WRAP Press Release #R2R

Contact: Northern California Paul Boden 415.430.7358 Southern California Eric Ares 213.458.3909 Right to Rest Coalition Looks to Build Support over Next Year for Legislation Protecting the Civil Rights of Homeless Individuals California Homeless , anti-poverty, and civil rights advocacy groups will … Continue reading

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Right to Rest Act Update

The Right to Rest Act, SB608, was heard in California Senate’s Transportation and Housing Committee on April 7. The vote was postponed. Before the vote comes up again next session we have a lot to do, such as growing our coalition, … Continue reading

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Right to Rest Rally & Hearing!

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Right to Rest

The Right to Rest Act, SB608, was introduced into California’s State Legislature by Senator Carol Liu this past February. This bill includes the following protections: 1. Right to move freely, rest, sleep, pray and be protected in public space without discrimination.;  2. … Continue reading

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