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Matthew Desmond - Books

Read another book written by Desmond.

Independent Contractors

Research independent contractors and the challenges they face in the workplace. Write a few paragraphs discussing what you learn.

Map - High Poverty Rates

Create a map showing places in the U.S. that have high poverty rates.

Multi-family and SIngle-Family Dwellings

Discuss with a group the pros and cons of having multi-family housing units in neighborhoods with single-family dwellings.

Zoning

Research zoning in your neighborhood. Write a summary of what type of homes are and are not allowed to be built in your neighborhood.

Book Review

Write a review of Poverty, by America as you would for a newspaper, blog, or magazine.

Grape Strike

Research the 1965 Delano Grape strike. List reasons why the strike was successful.

Inquilinxs Unidxs por Justicia

Discover what the organization is doing today, and list some of their accomplishments.

End Poverty

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