More families with children are becoming homeless as they face mounting economic pressures, including mortgage foreclosures, according to a USA TODAY survey of a dozen of the largest cities in the nation. Full Story »
Posted by Kaizar Campwala
A story from USA Today already has a sort of prestige to it. It is a trusted publication nationwide. The facts at the very bottom help the reader make a decision. I found it also yanked on the heart strings a little bit with explaining that children are becoming homeless as well. It's an issue American's can't ignore and by giving percentages and numbers, it brings the issue to life
The economy DOES have an effect on real people, believe it or not. Lots of Americans like to turn a blind eye to the issue.