When "Compassion" Is Contempt

Washington State legislators might soon legalize homeless encampments on streets, sidewalks, and parks.

The Washington legislature is one step closer to legalizing homeless encampments statewide. Last week, Democratic lawmakers passed through committee legislation, introduced by Representative Mia Gregerson, that would usurp the authority of city governments and legalize camping in all “plazas, courtyards, parking lots, sidewalks, public transportation fa…