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Sentences for misdemeanor crimes typically include fines and probation. While it's easy to say those sentences aren't harsh, for the poorest people in Arizona, the effects of these penalties often far outweigh the seriousness of their crimes. For the large number of Americans who are one unexpected expense away from losing everything, a fine or probation could be what makes them homeless.&nbsp;
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Are homelessness, and affordable housing in Arizona connected?&nbsp; Housing in the Phoenix area has become hard to afford. However, it's often the institutional barriers that keep people homeless.&nbsp; UnSheltered and UnAffordable podcasts explore the obstacles that can make surviving and thriving in the Valley a challenge.&nbsp;

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