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Being homeless means not being free − as Americans are supposed to be

  • Written by Paul Schofield, Associate Professor of Philosophy, Bates College
imagePortland, Maine, officials ordered that a park be cleared on Sept. 28, 2022, of people who were homeless and that any trash be removed before a visit by a candidate for governor. AP Photo/Robert F. Bukaty

Homelessness is a state of deprivation. Those who are homeless need shelter to be safe; they don’t have it. They need a toilet for basic...

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