In the News — Right to Rest

On the sidewalk next to a park, people in red sweatshirts with "Rapid Response Bio-Clean" on them or reflective vests are carrying items like a pallet board and clear plastic bags with items in them towards the camera on the sidewalk past a tent.

Portland Mercury: The Right to Rest in Oregon

May 12th, 2023 - What happened with the controversial proposal that would allow homeless Oregonians equal access to public space?

Five tents lined up on dirt ground underneath an overpass

Oregon’s ‘Right to Rest Bill’ Dies After Significant Pushback

May 8th, 2023 - In Oregon, lawmakers canceled a public hearing set for May 4 about HB-3501 because of the bill’s significant opposition.

Woman named Hope Dryden of McMinnville, with pink hair and sunglasses wearing a fuchsia raincoat stands in front of an RV with an awning pulled out

Street Roots: Right to Rest? Not in Oregon

May 3rd, 2023 - Overview of the 2023 Right to Rest Campaign in the Oregon Legislature after the cancellation of May 4th Public Hearing.

Jefferson Public Radio: "Housing Week conclusion: Homeless advocate speaks his mind"

March 23rd, 2023 - From Jefferson Public Radio: Paul Boden of Western Regional Advocacy Project (WRAP) speaks about the historical precedent of present-day homelessness and how the Right to Rest Act will protect unhoused (and all other minoritized identities) person’s access to public space.

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illustrated toolkit labelled "police toolkit"

WRAP Blog: 'Oregon Legislature kills the Right to Rest Act (HB 2367) after 7-minute “hearing”'

April 16th, 2021 - A synopsis of the trials and tribulation in the 2021 Right to Rest Act in Oregon.

Oregon bill would allow homeless to “rest," use public space freely

From the 2017 Right to Rest campaign.

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Right to Rest Campaign Page on the Sisters of the Road Website

Right to Rest info page on Sisters of the Road’s website.