I was still kvelling about earning my Ivy League degree when the glow of that parchment dimmed.On Tuesday, the presidents of Harvard, M.I.T. and the University of Pennsylvania put on a pathetic display on Capitol Hill when they were asked if calling for genoci... More »
Homelessness is an American tragedy, but it’s not hopeless. In a recent column, I explored how Houston has become a national model by reducing homelessness by more than 60 percent.One takeaway is that homelessness, above all, reflects a shortage of cheap housi... More »
I’m delighted to invite university students to apply for my 2024 win-a-trip contest. I’ve been holding these contests since 2006, and taking the winners along with me on a reporting trip to cover global poverty and social justice issues. My aim is to get more ... More »