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Is there a right to sleep outside?: Vox article
“Five years ago, a federal court issued a crucial ruling. People experiencing homelessness, the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals said, can’t be punished for sleeping outside on public property if there are no adequate alternatives available.”
“The government cannot criminalize indigent, homeless people for sleeping outdoors, on public property, on the false premise they had a choice in the matter,” the court declared.”
https://www.vox.com/23748522/tent-encampments-martin-boise-homelessness-housing

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From the Photo Archive: Flowers at Saint-Gaudens National Historical Park
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MusicMonday: Ximena Sariñana – Frágil feat. Samantha Barrón ..
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Groundwater: A Battleground for Corporate Greed
Corporate farms are bleeding our aquifers dry. In places like Arizona and California, these massive operations guzzle groundwater without regulation. This unsustainable practice harms local residents, smaller farmers, and the environment.
Unlike individuals and small farms, corporations have the funds to drill ever-deeper wells, chasing retreating groundwater. Their unchecked extraction leads to dry wells in nearby communities, forcing people to buy bottled water or go thirsty.
Corporate farms prioritize profits, often growing water-thirsty crops unsuitable for arid environments. While fields of almonds or alfalfa may be lucrative, they deplete precious aquifers with alarming speed.
We need policies that prioritize the long-term health of our groundwater. Regulations must address unsustainable extraction, particularly by large corporations. We need to champion water-wise crops and support farmers dedicated to conservation.
The water crisis is real. It’s time we hold powerful interests accountable and demand a future where water isn’t solely a commodity for the highest bidder. -
MusicMonday: Mexican Institute of Sound – Cumbia Meguro
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Did the Camera Ever Tell the Truth? | Death of a Fantastic Machine |watch
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Cleveland Clinic: Watch “Substance Use Disorder | The Road to Recovery” on YouTube
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MusicMonday: Redbone – Come And Get Your Love



