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The deeply concering and frightening work of the Cicero Institute on behalf of the extreme right--working to criminalize homelessness. A critical point in this article is at the end: the fights against criminalization and to organize tenants are "deeply intertwined." Building a large coalition to fight for housing is key to ending homelessness and itts criminalization. #HousingNotHandcuffs #Housingisahumanright https://lnkd.in/eJnaUrNg

The debate on the scrapping of #section21, continues to rage as the latest figures on homelessness shows an 11% increase in families under threat of homelessness in the last quarter of 2023. This represent about one in five of the total. Tom Darling of Renters' Reform Coalition back an immediate ban, despite the Renters (Reform) Bill promising court reform before the ban comes in. Paul Shamplina of Landlord Action has also called for a definitive timetable so the #rentalmarket can have some certainty and plan for the future. Diehard opponents are still hoping that the bill will fall because of the looming election. However it remains a top priority for the Opposition within their first 100 days, if they win the election. Setting a date now will therefore take the heat out of the panic selling up and the use it before you lose it mentality that is setting in with some #landlords. #lettingagents #propertymanagers #propertymanagers #tenants #evictioncrisis. https://lnkd.in/eScw6E7H

May is Affordable Housing Month! Unfortunately, affordable housing is something that California has a huge shortage of. #AB1657 will place a $10 billion bond on the November 2024 ballot to fund the state’s affordable housing programs These include affordable rental housing for lower-income families, homeownership opportunities, and, supportive housing for people experiencing homelessness. Learn more about #AB1657 and our other priority legislation for 2024: https://ow.ly/A1YB50S30GX

Connecticut explores a unique approach to tackle homelessness and social issues - a potential 'mansion tax' on high-value houses could generate up to $180 million per year. A recent report sheds light on this strategy. Learn more here: https://okt.to/hcgTu0

Connecticut explores a unique approach to tackle homelessness and social issues - a potential 'mansion tax' on high-value houses could generate up to $180 million per year. A recent report sheds light on this strategy. Learn more here: https://okt.to/ZicWnz

The recent endorsement by the Australian Human Rights Commission of the National Housing and Homelessness Plan Bill is a significant step forward in addressing Australia’s housing crisis. By recognising housing as a fundamental human right, this Bill not only promotes a long-term, rights-based approach to housing policy but also introduces much-needed accountability measures. It’s crucial that we move beyond viewing housing as a mere commodity and instead prioritise security, safety, and dignity for all Australians. This initiative could mark a pivotal change in ensuring that everyone has access to adequate housing—a basic human right that should be protected by law.

A race to the bottom? How are cities and towns more likely to react: 1) Invest in affordable housing and homeless shelters, or 2) Encourage homeless people to move somewhere else through punitive laws like camping bans? What’s easier? Cheaper? ... "Supreme Court decision upholding sweeps of homeless camps reverberates locally" – Press Democrat https://lnkd.in/ePRE7gSK “Local homeless advocates greet SCOTUS ruling with dismay, government officials say it gives them another ‘tool’ to address unsanctioned encampments” Happy days in wine country?… reposting CCSE's latest analysis: "Deep-rooted problems, difficult solutions: Eating away available income, the rising cost of housing is a hot point for US voters" K Polzer, Center on Capital & Social Equity https://lnkd.in/e-arX34A #homeless #SCOTUS #campingbans #affordablehousing #politicaleconomics #racetobottom https://lnkd.in/epfh-8TY

Being unhoused is enough of a punishment. Last week, the Supreme Court decided in Grants Pass v. Johnson that communities nationwide should be able to fine, ticket or arrest individuals experiencing homelessness, even when adequate shelter is not accessible. Governor Gavin Newsom and Mayor London Breed have expressed approval for this ruling, which may impact unhoused communities in San Francisco. We stand in solidarity with our allies and fellow civil rights groups like the Coalition On Homelessness and the ACLU of Northern California in opposing this decision. Homelessness is not solved by criminalization, but rather, by safe and affordable housing. This ruling diverts attention from the real issues: lack of affordable housing, inadequate social services, and systemic inequalities. We urge our leaders to focus on proven strategies like permanent supportive housing and addressing the underlying causes of housing insecurity and homelessness. We urge our community to do the same. #HousingJustice #HousingForAll #AffordableHousing #SanFrancisco #BayArea

An interesting article highlighting the explosion of homelessness in Brisbane. The coming elections will be won or lost on the priorities of the parties. We need to start factoring in a shelter first approach and transitional spaces to get people off the streets and into a safe and secure environment where people can access services and pathways out of homelessness. We need to put saving lives and changing lives as a priority. #homelesness #emptyspaces #savinglives #changinglives

Everyone needs a home. We should all be able to live somewhere in security, safety and dignity. Yet for many people in Australia, this is currently out of reach. This Bill, if passed, would help to address this. It would promote a human rights-based approach to housing policy by requiring the federal government to develop a long-term plan to prevent and end homelessness and improve housing supply and affordability. We need to treat housing as a human right, not a commodity.