“America’s Playground” entertains many with its glitz and gambling, but it’s also home to many street homeless. This essay explores the paradox.
about the author
Jacob Avery is a postdoctoral fellow at the University of Michigan’s National Poverty Center. He studies urban poverty, social interaction, and culture.
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