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SPIN, February 6, 2017: The Criminalization of Poverty

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“America’s desire to prosecute homelessness, and even the act of begging, has led to policy measures implemented across the country that are aimed at attacking our most vulnerable citizens instead of helping them. This includes state restrictions on the use of public property, stern enforcement of permit requirements, and the outright banning of homeless encampments. People who want to aid the homeless are being targeted, too, with some local governments enacting sharp rises in fines, prosecution, and legislation targeting people serving food in public parks or giving money to panhandlers.”

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