California Democrats institutionalize community college homelessness
14 hours ago
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- California lawmakers are advancing AB 90, which allows students to sleep in cars on campus as a response to homelessness.
- AB 90 is criticized for normalizing poverty instead of addressing root causes like high rents and tuition costs.
- 24% of community college students in California experienced homelessness in the past year, with higher rates among immigrants.
- The bill reflects Democratic Party policies that manage rather than solve homelessness, benefiting landlords and developers.
- Opposition from community colleges highlights the bill's acceptance of mass poverty and austerity.
- Los Angeles has cut funding for homelessness services while diverting resources to private developers.
- Governor Newsom's SAFE Task Force aims to clear homeless encampments, further criminalizing homelessness.
- AB 90 is part of a broader trend of monetizing homelessness and shifting responsibility onto individuals.
- The Socialist Equality Party advocates for socialist solutions to housing and education crises.