'Hard hearts': people in Hamilton need help, not harsh words Letters: 'We should do all we can to fix those problems, but not by sticking the boot into the most vulnerable.' Newcastle Herald · Jun 17
'Tone-deaf effort': community clash over push to remove Hamilton pantry Supporters of a petition with more than 500 signatures say the pantry attracts violent people to the park. Newcastle Herald · Jun 5
'Really careless': food pantry pulled as council revamps troubled Hamilton park 'It's a lot easier for people to care about society when society cares for them.' Newcastle Herald · May 22
Body Cam Video: Tulsa Police Arrest Food Not Bombs Volunteers for Feeding Homeless People Food Not Bombs argues it has a First Amendment right to feed the needy without a permit. That's led to crackdowns and lawsuits around the country. Reason · May 20
Drugs, dumping and sleeping rough at Hamilton hotspot The many factors at play in reports of increased crime in Hamilton. Newcastle Herald · Apr 22, 2024
Federal Judge Temporarily Blocks Enforcement of Houston Ordinance Against Feeding the Homeless The judge found that Food Not Bombs' activity was clearly expressive conduct under the First Amendment. Reason · Feb 16, 2024
Houston Faces First Amendment Lawsuit for Cracking Down on Feeding the Homeless Food Not Bombs activists argue that feeding the needy is core political speech, and that they don't need the city's permission to do it. Reason · Feb 2, 2024
A Courtroom Drama About Feeding Unhoused Houstonians The Observer follows volunteers fighting against Bayou City's anti-food sharing ordinance, despite the legal consequences. Texas Observer · Aug 31, 2023
US cities criminalize feeding the hungry Political and religious nonprofits are pushing back against the ordinances, saying they violate their rights Salon · Aug 7, 2023
Houston volunteers face thousands in fines for feeding homeless Police have issued 44 tickets in a crackdown on food sharing after the mayor vowed to ‘retake’ the downtown public library The Guardian - US · Aug 4, 2023
Consensus decision-making is surprisingly effective in both communities and workplaces If you’re in a leadership position — at work or in the community — you make decisions and oversee decision-making processes. Often it’s best to consult the people you are leading to reach a group decision. The Conversation · Jan 23, 2023