Video: Why Seattle’s new ‘Stay Out’ zones are performative, and won’t solve homelesness crisis

Sep 18, 2024, 3:26 PM | Updated: 4:30 pm

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Gee Scott explains why the Seattle City Council’s measure to create ‘Stay Out’ zones is just performative and won’t actually solve the city’s homelessness problem.

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