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Patrick Marquis
Longtime homelessness advocate and former deputy executive director for advocacy at the Coalition for the Homeless; author of Placeless, Homelessness in the New Gilded Age.
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Dec 8, 2025
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Homelessness In The New Gilded Age
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In this insightful discussion, Patrick Marquis, a longtime homelessness advocate and author of 'Placeless: Homelessness in the New Gilded Age,' reveals how systemic policies shape homelessness today. He argues that the term 'homeless' reflects broader issues, not individual failings. Marquis draws parallels between current inequality and the First Gilded Age, critiques the punitive treatment of the homeless, and advocates for a 'housing first' approach. He shares powerful personal stories, emphasizing the urgency for compassion and systemic change.
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