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Podcast: News For Reasonable People
Episode: San José Mayor Aligns with Trump on Homelessness Crackdown
Description: San JosĂ© Mayor Matt Mahan is making headlines for supporting a Trump-era approach to homelessnessâone that prioritizes clearing encampments and pushing treatment over permanent housing. In this video, we break down:The âResponsibility to Shelterâ law and what it meansHow San JosĂ©'s policy mirrors Trumpâs executive orderThe drop in unsheltered homelessnessâand whatâs behind itWhy critics call it âcriminalizing povertyâThe growing tension between city and county officialsIs this a bold step toward public safety, or a setback for housing justice? Let us know your thoughts in the comments.