Homelessness in America: A National Crisis in the Wealthiest Nation

As winter sweeps in with its biting chill, it is impossible not to think about those who will spend tonight on city streets or in crowded shelters. The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) recently reported an alarming 18% increase in homelessness this year, following a previous rise of 12% in 2023. The harrowing statistics reveal that…