A Place to Sleep
Albany Democrat-Herald
Do people without housing have a constitutional right to rest?
The controlling court for nine Western states said yes, so now Oregon requires cities to set aside places to sleep.
We sent reporters across the state to see what it’s like to sleep in these sanctioned spaces.
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Grants Pass
A Place to Sleep
11/21/23 • 30 min
This city in Southern Oregon was sued for its local laws that prevented people from camping anywhere on public property. Now people without housing can stay at almost any park in Grants Pass, but they have to move every three days.
Plus, hear the entire theme song, "Safe Shelter": https://youtu.be/7KEVw1WWXks?si=WqJm4jIBnY5r2J-O
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Brownsville
A Place to Sleep
11/14/23 • 30 min
The tiny city in Oregon raises some big constitutional questions about where to allow people without housing to sleep (Brownsville put them on Main Street to make them a spectacle).
A look at how we got here, from Martin v. Boise, Johnson v.Grants Pass and the 8th Amendment to Oregon HB 3115.
Read more about the decisions by city elected leaders in Brownsville, and the rest of the series, here.
New episodes every Tuesday.
Plus, hear the entire theme song, "Safe Shelter": https://youtu.be/7KEVw1WWXks?si=WqJm4jIBnY5r2J-O
See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Albany, part II
A Place to Sleep
10/03/23 • 22 min
What's Dusty Bryant been up to?
He's due in court. And he's back to a nomadic way of life after Albany, Oregon, police removed him from Marvin's Garden — the city-designated site for legal overnight camping.
Catch up with Dusty, and the rest of the series here.
New episodes every Tuesday.
Plus, hear the entire theme song, "Safe Shelter": https://youtu.be/7KEVw1WWXks?si=WqJm4jIBnY5r2J-O
See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
We're still sleeping
A Place to Sleep
10/13/23 • 1 min
We'll be back next week to learn what happens when you lose your housing in Corvallis.
It’s the most rent-burdened city in Oregon — which is one of the most rent-burdened states in the Country.
We’re really excited about it and we think you will be, too. Until then, our reporters are still visiting overnight in cities around Oregon.
See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Lebanon
A Place to Sleep
11/07/23 • 33 min
How did the last couple of elections change the way East Linn County interacts with its unhoused residents?
Well, a Capitol insurrection attendee is on the city council in Sweet Home. And in Lebanon, three elected officials ran with Constitutional conservative branding for non-partisan positions.
Plus, hear the entire theme song, "Safe Shelter": https://youtu.be/7KEVw1WWXks?si=WqJm4jIBnY5r2J-O
See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Portland
A Place to Sleep
12/05/23 • 36 min
Does it matter that Portland has the national spotlight for visible tent encampments and open drug use?
Probably not for the people most affected by public sleeping rules in PDX.
Plus, hear the entire theme song, "Safe Shelter": https://youtu.be/7KEVw1WWXks?si=WqJm4jIBnY5r2J-O
See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Sleep
A Place to Sleep
12/12/23 • 18 min
This podcast is called “A Place to Sleep,” and so far, we’ve put a big emphasis on the word place. In this episode we focus on sleep and the consequences of a lousy night's rest.
New episodes every Tuesday.
Plus, hear the entire theme song, "Safe Shelter": https://youtu.be/7KEVw1WWXks?si=WqJm4jIBnY5r2J-O
See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Wrap-up
A Place to Sleep
12/19/23 • 22 min
Goodnight!
The Albany Democrat-Herald reporters sign off and put A Place to Sleep to bed.
We take a last look at the very weird and very serious way policy and rest overlap for thousands of folks in Oregon.
Also, hear the entire theme song, "Safe Shelter": https://youtu.be/7KEVw1WWXks?si=WqJm4jIBnY5r2J-O
See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Corvallis
A Place to Sleep
10/17/23 • 30 min
Does anyone know where they're supposed to be?
Corvallis, Oregon, is trying to get through to the folks sleeping in public with colorful brochures that show where they're not supposed to be: near creeks, rivers, wetlands, sidewalks or within 20 feet of trees.
Read more about Corvallis camping rules, and the rest of the series here.
New episodes every Tuesday.
Plus, hear the entire theme song, "Safe Shelter": https://youtu.be/7KEVw1WWXks?si=WqJm4jIBnY5r2J-O
See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Trailer: A Place to Sleep
A Place to Sleep
09/12/23 • 2 min
Do people without housing have a constitutional right to rest? The controlling court for nine Western states said yes, so now Oregon requires cities to set aside places to sleep. We sent reporters across the state to see what it’s like to sleep in these sanctioned spaces. Our series, A Place to Sleep, launches September 26.
See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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How many episodes does A Place to Sleep have?
A Place to Sleep currently has 12 episodes available.
What topics does A Place to Sleep cover?
The podcast is about News and Podcasts.
What is the most popular episode on A Place to Sleep?
The episode title 'Brownsville' is the most popular.
What is the average episode length on A Place to Sleep?
The average episode length on A Place to Sleep is 25 minutes.
How often are episodes of A Place to Sleep released?
Episodes of A Place to Sleep are typically released every 7 days, 5 hours.
When was the first episode of A Place to Sleep?
The first episode of A Place to Sleep was released on Sep 12, 2023.
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