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Should Shelter Be a Right?

Season 1 Episode 15 | 7m 25s

In Maslow's hierarchy of needs he lists shelter at the base of the pyramid making it one of the few things most essential for survival. Today over half a million people live without permanent shelter across the United States. If we were founding our country today, would we ensure life, liberty, and shelter for all citizens? Toussaint visits a Minneapolis shelter to find out more.

Aired: 08/27/19
Made possible with funding from The Corporation for Public Broadcasting.
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