"Nickelsville" is a controversial homeless camp that moves from location to location in Seattle, Washington. Nickelsville is named after former Seattle mayor Greg Nickels.
Many have claimed that the organizers of Nickelsville promote homelessness as an acceptable lifestyle, others say that the organization provides essential services to those in need.
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