Pegeen Hanrahan

Mayor of Gainesville, Florida

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Mayor of Gainesville, Florida

Pegeen Hanrahan on KCRW

In hard times, with hunger and homelessness on the rise, cities around the country are making it harder than ever to survive on the streets.

Is Poverty Being Criminalized in the Midst of a Recession?

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The recession is driving Americans out of their homes and into poverty, increasing the need for shelters and free food.

Is It a Crime to Be Poor and Homeless in America?

The recession is driving Americans out of their homes and into poverty, increasing the need for shelters and free food.

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