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A Place to Sleep Albany Democrat-Herald
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Do people without housing have a constitutional right to rest?
The controlling court for nine Western states said yes, so now Oregon requires cities to set aside places to sleep.
We sent reporters across the state to see what it’s like to sleep in these sanctioned spaces.
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Wrap-up
Goodnight!
The Albany Democrat-Herald reporters sign off and put A Place to Sleep to bed.
We take a last look at the very weird and very serious way policy and rest overlap for thousands of folks in Oregon.
Also, hear the entire theme song, "Safe Shelter": https://youtu.be/7KEVw1WWXks?si=WqJm4jIBnY5r2J-O
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Sleep
This podcast is called “A Place to Sleep,” and so far, we’ve put a big emphasis on the word place. In this episode we focus on sleep and the consequences of a lousy night's rest.
New episodes every Tuesday.
Plus, hear the entire theme song, "Safe Shelter": https://youtu.be/7KEVw1WWXks?si=WqJm4jIBnY5r2J-O
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Portland
Does it matter that Portland has the national spotlight for visible tent encampments and open drug use?
Probably not for the people most affected by public sleeping rules in PDX.
Plus, hear the entire theme song, "Safe Shelter": https://youtu.be/7KEVw1WWXks?si=WqJm4jIBnY5r2J-O
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Grants Pass
This city in Southern Oregon was sued for its local laws that prevented people from camping anywhere on public property. Now people without housing can stay at almost any park in Grants Pass, but they have to move every three days.
Plus, hear the entire theme song, "Safe Shelter": https://youtu.be/7KEVw1WWXks?si=WqJm4jIBnY5r2J-O
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Brownsville
The tiny city in Oregon raises some big constitutional questions about where to allow people without housing to sleep (Brownsville put them on Main Street to make them a spectacle).
A look at how we got here, from Martin v. Boise, Johnson v.Grants Pass and the 8th Amendment to Oregon HB 3115.
Read more about the decisions by city elected leaders in Brownsville, and the rest of the series, here.
New episodes every Tuesday.
Plus, hear the entire theme song, "Safe Shelter": https://youtu.be/7KEVw1WWXks?si=WqJm4jIBnY5r2J-O
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Lebanon
How did the last couple of elections change the way East Linn County interacts with its unhoused residents?
Well, a Capitol insurrection attendee is on the city council in Sweet Home. And in Lebanon, three elected officials ran with Constitutional conservative branding for non-partisan positions.
Plus, hear the entire theme song, "Safe Shelter": https://youtu.be/7KEVw1WWXks?si=WqJm4jIBnY5r2J-O
See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Customer Reviews
A little bit of compassion goes a long way.
I really appreciate this podcast. My Mom, long gone now, used to say, “there but for the grace of God, go I.”
While I do not subscribe to the religious tone, the sentiment is nonetheless perfect.
We, as a society, treat the houseless abhorrently. A little bit of compassion goes a long way.
People are tired of dealing with this issue
The current situation in Washington State involves long-standing efforts to address homelessness by providing housing, which has led to increased taxation and challenges for local residents. Despite the provision of low-barrier housing, some individuals prefer living outdoors, and I talk with those people who come into Jail and refuse assistance that social workers are offering. This has contributed to safety concerns in public spaces like parks, with reports of drug paraphernalia, high crime rates, and individuals with mental health issues present, leading to a sense of insecurity among the community. Additionally, the rise in deaths related to drug use highlights the pressing need for improved access to mental health and addiction treatment services. The community is questioning the effectiveness of existing approaches, urging for more comprehensive solutions to tackle these complex issues and prevent further tragedies. I'm not sure why your reporters aren't more focused on saving people's lives and advocating for MH, treatment centers, and housing for clean.
Sometimes you have to wonder how much people are paid, like for a job in the King County Regional Housing. People were getting paid over 100,000 a year to be on the board and yet nothing was getting fixed and if anything things seemed to get worse.