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Homelessness

Business

The Sharp, Sudden Decline of America's Middle Class

Profiles of people who live in their car after losing almost everything during the Great Recession.

Jeff Tietz Rolling Stone Jun 2012 40min Permalink

The Man Who Smelled Too Much

William Nowell got a windfall and got off the streets. The only problem were his neighbors – and his odor.

Gendy Alimurung LA Weekly Nov 2012 Permalink

Business

For families without options, that cheap motel may be their last resort

How the Mosley Motel, off U.S. 19 in Florida, became the temporary home to at least 27 families turned away from full shelters.

Leonora LaPeter Anton The St. Petersburg Times Nov 2011 10min Permalink

Best Article Reprints Business

Homeless in America

A breakdown of the early 80s homeless epidemic.

Jonathan Alter Newsweek Jan 1980 15min Permalink

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