Philip F. Clark: The Beggar’s Welcome
He stopped and asked if I could spare some change. I thought, Oh yes, I could spare so much: another job, a new home, other clothes, better weather, more chances, … Continue reading
February 26, 2019 · 2 Comments
Carolyn Gregory: Leper
She wears her hat on her sleeve, bleeding badge of all she has suffered, arrow piercing the aorta when she lives out here. The alley becomes her nest in a … Continue reading
January 7, 2019 · Leave a comment
No Safe Place: How Cities Are Making It Illegal to be Homeless
Tonight, thousands of homeless people in the United States will face the possibility of arrest because they do not have a safe place to sleep. Thousands more could be arraigned … Continue reading
August 15, 2014 · Leave a comment
Nadia Prupis: US Cities Criminalizing Sharing Food with Homeless
At least 21 cities have adopted ordinances restricting where and how nonprofits and individuals can share food with homeless. A report released Monday by the National Coalition for the Homeless … Continue reading →