Washington Spectator

Although homelessness has largely faded from the public’s consciousness, the problem continues to worsen, argues the Washington Spectator in the following viewpoint. Lack of adequate-paying jobs, affordable housing, welfare, and services for the mentally ill have left society’s poorest members with no place to go. The Washington Spectator is a semi-monthly publication of the Public Concern Foundation, a nonprofit organization that champions progressive values.

As you read, consider the following questions:

1. What attitude do most Americans take toward the homeless, according to the author?
2. As stated by the author, what evidence exists that the poor live in substandard housing?
3. How many people seek homeless shelter in an average winter month, according to the Washington Spectator"

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