New York/Los Angeles — November 30, 2025 :
A rising working homelessness crisis is gripping the United States, with journalist Brian Goldstone shedding new light on the plight of 650,000 Americans who are employed yet unable to secure stable housing. His latest book, “There Is No Place for Us,” discussed in a PBS interview on November 29, 2025, paints a stark portrait of urban struggles, from Los Angeles tent cities to New York City subway sleepers.
Goldstone’s reporting emphasizes the crushing burden of skyrocketing rents—often $2,000 or more per month—which forces working individuals and families into precarious living conditions despite regular employment. Through personal narratives, the book highlights the invisible hardships of teachers, nurses, and gig economy workers who are on the frontlines yet living without safe shelter.
Advocates are calling for urgent government intervention, including a proposed $100 billion expansion of housing vouchers, to provide immediate relief and reduce the growing number of working homeless. Experts warn that without systemic change, urban areas may see homelessness continue to rise, disproportionately affecting communities already vulnerable to economic pressures.
Goldstone told PBS that his work aims to humanize the crisis, challenging policymakers and the public to confront a growing societal problem: “These are our neighbors, co-workers, and friends. We cannot ignore them.”
