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Tent City at UPenn

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begins: Jan 21, 12:00 pm

ends: Jan 22, 10:00 am

location: Locust bet. 34th and 36th St.

Student group Penn Haven is teaming up with the Kensington Welfare Rights Union and the Poor People's Economic Human Rights Campaign to raise awareness about homelessness and housing issues. Some people will be spending the night outside in tents.

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Philly Protesters Seize Street to Demand Housing Rights

by Jeff Rousset | 12.05.2009

Police watched as more than 100 people blocked a busy intersection at 6th and Market yesterday, near the Federal Building, to call attention to the nation's housing crisis. Speakers questioned national priorities, with President Obama sending 30,000 more soldiers to Afghanistan as thousands of Americans continue to be pushed into poverty and homelessness. The group, organized by Kensington Welfare Rights Union and the Poor People's Economic Human Rights Campaign, demanded a moratorium on evictions, and vowed massive nationwide civil disobedience at the end of January if Obama has not taken adequate steps to address the housing issue. Read More | Related: PPEHRC Opening National Education, Organizing and Cultural Center