The Gray Area with Sean Illing
The roots of homelessness
Jan 19, 2023
Jerusalem Demsas, a staff writer at The Atlantic and housing policy expert, dives into the complex roots of homelessness in America. She critiques the cultural obsession with homeownership and its detrimental impact on housing accessibility. Demsas discusses how various housing policies and zoning laws perpetuate social inequality, especially in racially segregated communities. The conversation also highlights the urgent need for reform and a more compassionate approach to tackling homelessness, urging a rethink of the American Dream as it relates to housing.
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