James and Mia talk to Sarah, a mutual aid organizer facing felony littering charges in Asheville, NC.
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02/22/23 • 41 min
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It Could Happen Here - Asheville's Crackdown on Mutual Aid Part 1
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Hi everyone, it could happen here and today it's near and myself and we're doing two interviews, which is going to split over two different episodes. What we're talking about is a case in Ashua, North Carolina where a group of people doing mutual aid work with and How's people have been charged with felony littering. Now we're going to get a little bit in the episode into what felony littering is. Unfortunately, I don't think any of us can explai
Asheville's Crackdown on Mutual Aid Part 1 Top Questions Answered
What is the proposed ordinance in Asheville that restricts food sharing in public places?
The proposed ordinance in Asheville aims to restrict food sharing in public places and requires permits for such activities.
How do some council members refer to those who engage in food sharing?
Some council members refer to those who engage in food sharing as "problem children."
Who is the city attorney mentioned in the episode?
The city attorney mentioned in the episode is John Maddox.
Why are there concerns about the city's intention to keep certain individuals out of the park?
There are concerns about the city's intention to keep certain individuals out of the park because it disproportionately affects poor individuals and those living on the streets.
What potential consequences are mentioned in the episode?
The potential consequences mentioned in the episode include endangering professional licensure and the right to vote, housing, and employment.
How many individuals are being taken to trial?
Five individuals are being taken to trial.
Where can publicly available communications between council members be found?
Publicly available communications between council members regarding the situation can be found.
What charge were the group of people doing mutual aid work facing?
The group of people doing mutual aid work in Asheville, North Carolina, were charged with felony littering.
How did Sarah describe their work in the parks?
Sarah described how they distributed food, gear, and engaged with the community in parks, providing support to both housed and unhoused individuals.
How did the mutual aid workers respond to the city's hearing offer?
The mutual aid workers were uncertain about the city's hearing offer, as it seemed like a trap to them.
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