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Introduction

Chapter 1: Are Poverty and Homelessness Serious Problems?

Chapter Preface

Poverty and Inequality Are Serious Problems in the United States

Homelessness Is a Serious Problem

Life for the Working Poor Is Exceptionally Difficult

Child Poverty Has Decreased

The Difficulties of the Working Poor Are Overstated

Chapter 2: What Causes Poverty and Homelessness?

Chapter Preface

Broken Families and Single Parenthood Contribute to Poverty

Single Mothers Are Unfairly Blamed for Poverty

Personal Irresponsibility Causes Poverty

Unjust Government Policies Contribute to Poverty

American Immigration Policy Contributes to Poverty

A Variety of Social Factors Causes Homelessness

Deinstitutionalization of the Mentally Ill Contributes to Homelessness

Chapter 3: Has Welfare Reform Helped the Poor?

Chapter Preface

Welfare Reform Benefits Single Mothers

The Media Downplay the Benefits of Welfare Reform

Welfare Reform Has Not Helped the Poor

Welfare Reform Has Not Reduced Poverty

Welfare Reform Will Add to the Ranks of the Homeless

Chapter 4: What Strategies Would Benefit the Poor and the Homeless?

Chapter Preface

Promoting Marriage Would Reduce Poverty

Promoting Marriage Would Not Reduce Poverty

The Affluent Should Give a Large Portion of Their Income to the Poor

The Affluent Should Not Give Money to the Poor

Increased Access to Shelters Would Help the Homeless

Handouts Often Harm the Homeless

Charity Means You Don't Pick and Choose

Yet Berbery was determined not to end up sleeping on the streets and to keep her son in school. She applied for subsidized transitional housing, but was promptly denied because she had...

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