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L.A. Could Consider Parks for Sanctioned Camping Locations for People Experiencing Homelessness

L.A. residents are demanding solutions for the city's growing number of people experiencing homelessness, but they don't tend to like those solutions when they include allowing people experiencing homelessness to stay in the neighborhood.

May 18, 2021 - Los Angeles Times

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Austin Casts a Controversial Vote on Public Camping as the City Faces Growing Pains

Voters in Austin voted to reinstate a ban on public camping, taking steps to criminalize homelessness before the State Legislature could.

May 3, 2021 - Austin American-Statesman

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