New Book Sheds Light on Growing Crisis of Working Homelessness

Author Brian Goldstone's 'There Is No Place for Us' examines the troubling rise of homelessness among the working class in America.

Published on Feb. 11, 2026

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In his new book 'There Is No Place for Us,' author Brian Goldstone sheds light on the growing crisis of 'working homelessness' - people who have jobs but still struggle to afford housing. Goldstone spent six years following five working and homeless families in Atlanta, uncovering radical truths about the systemic issues driving this problem, including stagnant wages, skyrocketing rents, and the commodification of housing. His work challenges common misconceptions about homelessness and emphasizes how this crisis could affect anyone, regardless of their employment status.

Why it matters

Goldstone's research reveals how homelessness is becoming an increasingly prevalent and dangerous reality for the working class in America, driven by an economy that continues to thrive for the wealthy elite while leaving the middle and lower classes behind. His work underscores the urgent need to address the root causes of this crisis through policy changes that protect renters' rights and treat housing as a basic human right, not a commodity.

The details

In his book and speeches, Goldstone shares shocking statistics that illustrate the severity of the working homelessness crisis, such as the fact that the local minimum wage cannot afford a modest two-bedroom apartment, rents have exceeded old prices by 325%, and most people have to spend 78% of their monthly income on rent even if they have a home. He argues that homelessness is not just a growing problem, but one that is actively profitable for the wealthy, who benefit from rising rents, monopolizing extended stay hotels, and displacing lower-income residents.

  • Goldstone's book 'There Is No Place for Us' was published on February 11, 2026.

The players

Brian Goldstone

An author who spent six years following five working and homeless families in Atlanta to uncover the systemic issues driving the crisis of working homelessness in America.

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What they’re saying

“Before we can fix this crisis, we must understand this crisis.”

— Brian Goldstone, Author (scaddistrict.com)

“Having a job is no guarantee you'll have a home.”

— Brian Goldstone, Author (scaddistrict.com)

What’s next

Goldstone's book is expected to spark further discussions and policy proposals aimed at addressing the root causes of working homelessness, including stagnant wages, unaffordable rents, and the commodification of housing.

The takeaway

Goldstone's work challenges common misconceptions about homelessness and emphasizes how this crisis could affect anyone, regardless of their employment status. His research underscores the urgent need for policy changes that protect renters' rights and treat housing as a basic human right, not a commodity for the wealthy to profit from.