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America From Scratch

Should Shelter Be a Right?

Should we ensure life, liberty, and shelter for all citizens?

08/28/2019

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America From Scratch

Should Shelter Be a Right?

Episode 15 | 7m 25sVideo has Closed Captions

Should we ensure life, liberty, and shelter for all citizens?

In Maslow's hierarchy of needs he lists shelter at the base of the pyramid making it one of the few things most essential for survival. Today over half a million people live without permanent shelter across the United States. If we were founding our country today, would we ensure life, liberty, and shelter for all citizens? Toussaint visits a Minneapolis shelter to find out more.

08/28/2019

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America From Scratch

Should Shelter Be a Right?

Episode 15 | 7m 25sVideo has Closed Captions

In Maslow's hierarchy of needs he lists shelter at the base of the pyramid making it one of the few things most essential for survival. Today over half a million people live without permanent shelter across the United States. If we were founding our country today, would we ensure life, liberty, and shelter for all citizens? Toussaint visits a Minneapolis shelter to find out more.

08/28/2019

FromDigital Studios

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