Philosopher John Sanbonatsu joins Patrick Newman, founder of Chico Friends on the Street, and host Robert C. Jones to discuss the failures of the left. Broadcast August 2, 2019. (90m)
The Failure of the Left
Homelessness is a Human Rights Issue
Robert C. Jones and Patrick Newman, founder of Chico Friends on the Street deconstruct the oppression of homeless humans and nonhuman animals in Chico and the world.
CSU Chico Panel on Homelessness
On May 9, 2019, California State University hosted a panel discussion on homelessness sponsored by the Chico State California Faculty Association and Slow Theater. Participants on the panel included Angela McLaughlin, Board President of Safe Space; Rob Berry, Chico First; Robert C. Jones, Department of Philosophy, Trevor Guthrie, Associated Students; and Patrick Newman, founder of Chico Friends on the Street.
Listen to a recording of the event!:
• Susanna Boxall (Introductions)
• Angela McLaughlin
• Rob Berry
• Robert Jones (excerpt)
• Trevor Guthrie
• Patrick Newman
• Q&A (Rob Davidson, moderator)
Bill Such, Patrick Newman, Chris Roff: The “Worthy” vs. “Unworthy” Homeless
Join KZFR 90.1FM Peace and Social Justice host Robert Jones as he welcomes Bill Such, Patrick Newman, and Chris Roff to discuss the new reality of homelessness in post-Camp Fire Chico. Who among the homeless are “worthy” or “unworthy” of our aid and compassion? Click here to listen to this compelling discussion.
Former Jesus Center Executive Director Bill Such and CFOTS Founder Patrick Newman to appear on KZFR radio tomorrow
The aftermath of the Camp Fire is forcing Chicoans to confront the issue of the “worthy” versus “unworthy” poor. Join former Jesus Center Executive Director Bill Such and CFOTS Founder Patrick Newman in discussion with Robert Jones on the Peace and Social Justice show, KZFR 90.1FM, tomorrow (Friday), December 14, from noon to 1pm.
If you’re not near a radio, you can tune in online or on your smart phone here:
https://tunein.com/radio/KZFR-
or here:
http://www.kzfr.org/
CFOTS Founder Patrick Newman Named Chico News and Review “Local Hero” of 2018
Chico Friends on the Street founder Patrick Newman was named a Chico News and Review “Local Hero” of 2018. The paper notes that “Newman and his allies…do a lot for the city’s down and out,” highlighting the fact that “over the course of the past nearly three years, they’ve collectively handed out somewhere in the range of 7,000 bagged lunches, hundreds of blankets and sleeping bags, and hundreds of boxes of clothing and toiletries.” By his own admission, Newman does not claim to be offering permanent solutions to Chico’s homeless problem. Rather, “[h]is efforts are to offer a counter-narrative to the criminalization route the city has adopted. The main goal—even with the food distribution—is to make it clear that homeless folks have a right to exist.” Read the full story here. Bravo Patrick!
Chico Friends on the Street Discuss Love, Charity, and Social Justice on KZFR Radio
CFOTS members Angela McLaughlin and Patrick Newman joined host Robert Jones, July 13, 2018, on KZFR’s Peace and Social Justice program to discuss McLaughlin’s recent essay in the Enterprise Record, the work of Father Greg Boyle, and the tension between love, charity, and social justice activism.
Why there are so many unsheltered homeless people on the West Coast
New research from UCSF explores the causes of homelessness in California. According to the author of the study, Prof. Margot Kushel, “[s]ome assume that homelessness is so common on the West Coast because people move here when they become homeless, but data do not support this. Most people experience homelessness close to where they lost their housing….Instead, the high rate of homelessness can be attributed to the lack of affordable housing…”
Read the entire piece here (5-minute read): Why there are so many unsheltered homeless people on the West Coast
CFOTS Debrief of the City Council Uprising on KZFR Radio
CFOTS members Angela McLaughlin and Patrick Newman join host Robert Jones on KZFR’s Peace and Social Justice program. They discuss the successful disruption of the most recent Chico City Council meeting, the homeless hatred from the authoritarians over at of Chico First, and talk about future CFOTS campaigns. Listen now!
Speak up on June 5th; CFOTS on KZFR
Friends,
We urge you to show up on Tuesday, June 5th at the Chico City Council and make your voice heard. The meeting begins at 6pm, and is located on 421 Main Street (enter on 4th Street).
Chico Friends on the Street is back on the radio, on KZFR’s Without a Roof:
Without a Roof, May 16th
Patrick Newman and Prof. Robert C. Jones discuss the systemic aspects of poverty and homelessness with host Guillermo Mash. (Starts at 9:25 mark).
Without a Roof, May 30th
North State Voices columnist and CFOTS member Angela McLaughlin discusses the renewal of Sit-Lie, and the importance of showing up on June 5th (2:51 mark).
Patrick Newman and Prof. Robert C. Jones dismantle Chico First’s 10-point plan against the homeless (7:48 mark).
Thanks to Guillermo Mash.