Austin passes right-wing referendumb to criminalize homelessness

Yet another evil policy from the same crowd that gave us the lockdowns!

In Austin, Texas, voters have just approved a right-wing referendumb called Proposition B - which reinstates policies to criminalize some activities of the homeless. Proposition B would make it illegal for the homeless to camp anywhere that isn't specifically designated by the Parks & Recreation Department, to sit on a sidewalk, or to sleep outdoors in much of the city - bringing back rules that were lifted in 2019.

The measure was put on the ballot by a well-funded right-wing PAC called Save Austin Now. Just recently, city council partially reinstated the camping ban - before Proposition B even passed. Meanwhile, Texas lawmakers are considering a statewide camping ban.

There's no guarantee that bundles of partially burned ballots won't show up in hotel rooms, given the tendency of foreign dictatorships to interfere with American elections. But as for now, the result sadly stands.