Richard Shiver

City Commissioner of Daytona Beach, Florida

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City Commissioner in Daytona Beach, Florida

Richard Shiver 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.

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

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