by Christiana Stalnaker I listened with profound sadness to the recent Supreme Court decision Grants Pass v. Johnson, which opens the door for people to be arrested simply for lacking shelter. This decision makes it legal for local governments to target, fine and even incarcerate ...
The subject of homelessness and how best to handle it has been front and center in local discussions for well over a year now, but the conversation has taken a more urgent tone since winter. First, it was the struggle to open a warming shelter during the coldest months. Then it was the ...
by Morgan Philbin While Pride Month may be over, we must remember that LGBTQ+ rights remain under persistent attack. Consider family expulsion, rising hate crimes, discriminatory state policies and negative rhetoric from politicians. This discrimination — coupled with funding cuts ...
MORGANTOWN -- The city of Morgantown has more laws on the books about sleeping in its parks than it does about sleeping on its downtown sidewalks. As long as you're not blocking a public right of way, city code contains no specific prohibition on camping or sleeping anywhere other ...
by Noah Feldman In a defeat for advocates of the unhoused, the Supreme Court has rejected the argument that it is cruel and unusual punishment to outlaw sleeping outdoors in urban spaces. The 6-3 decision broke down along ideological lines, with the conservatives refusing to apply the ...
MORGANTOWN — Members of the Monongalia County Commission on Wednesday reiterated their belief that it’s not solely the responsibility of government to solve social issues, like homelessness. As has been the case in recent weeks with Morgantown City Council, the last two commission ...