This makes me so angry. It adds unnecessary disadvantage and hurdle to being homeless. What would you do if you got arrested for charging your cell phone in a public park?Police harassment of homeless man
Tag: housing
Recognizing what homeless really means
During the recent storm, thousands and thousands of people lost their homes either permanently or for an extended period of time. These people span the socioeconomic spectrum; many have assets, good jobs, and degrees from a university. They are, by definition, homeless. The HUD definition of homelessness includes: People who are living in a place… Continue reading Recognizing what homeless really means
The State of Young America
Some interesting breakdowns here. An excerpt: Jobs & The Economy Only workers with at least a BA degree saw earnings increase over the last generation Median earnings for young African-Americans are 75% of the earnings of whites; 68% for Latinos Young women earn less than men at every level of education. Twenty-nine percent of 18-24 year… Continue reading The State of Young America
Jen Bokoff 