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Miniature Ethnic Cleansing: Encampment Sweeps in Oakland

It Could Happen Here

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The Homeless Industrial Complex

This chapter analyzes how funding intended to combat homelessness in California has inadvertently exacerbated the issue, benefiting landlords rather than the homeless. It critiques current programs and explores the impact of encampment sweeps on marginalized communities, while questioning the effectiveness of government policies and emphasizing the need for direct support.

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