Dossier
encampment sweeps
Coverage of encampment sweeps in the Nexus archive.
- Whenever you hear about an encampment ‘sweep,’ first ask: Where will the people go?
The article discusses the ongoing issue of unsheltered encampments in U.S. cities, focusing on Minneapolis and St. Paul, where local governments have cleared encampments under public safety concerns. It highlights the lack of viable alternatives for displaced individuals and criticizes the absence of a comprehensive solution to poverty, addiction, and housing crises.