How All Americans Can Have “A Decent Home”
The documentary “A Decent Home” addresses the urgent issues of class and economic mobility, focusing on mobile home park residents.
economic inequality
What is it like photographing poverty and addiction across America?
After nearly 20 years on Wall Street, Chris Arnade left his high-paying career to document Americans living on the margins.
Personal Statement: Trailer
PERSONAL STATEMENT follows three high school seniors from Brooklyn intent on defying the odds for themselves and their classmates by becoming the very resource they don't have for themselves: peer college counselors. The film weaves together their individual struggles, family…
James and Deborah Fallows traveled 100,000 miles across America. Here’s what they learned about “Our Towns”
Renowned writers James and Deborah Fallows are known to travel to places at the forefront of change. In their latest book, Our Towns, the couple details their “100,000 mile journey into the heart of America.” They found that Americans are…
How do geography, optimism and income affect the opioid crisis?
Opioid addiction and where you live are connected. Find out how.
How to Fix Racial Inequities in the Workplace
(Editor’s Note: This story is part of a partnership between Chasing the Dream and Next Avenue.) By Richard Eisenberg As Next Avenue has noted, there are huge wealth and income disparities between blacks and whites in America (average wealth of…
Louisiana: The State We’re In – Rising Foundations
Building Foundations
Critical issues tackled at Asbury Park Community Forum
Economic inequality forum provides platform for residents’ to voice concerns.