Anthropologist and author Brian Goldstone to speak on working homelessness in America

Anthropologist, journalist, and acclaimed author Brian Goldstone will deliver a talk on his groundbreaking book, There Is No Place for Us: Working and Homeless in America, as part of The Lens Webinar Series.

Goldstone's reporting shines a light on the hidden struggles of working families experiencing homelessness across the United States. Through vivid storytelling and on-the-ground research, he challenges common assumptions and exposes the urgent realities of this national crisis. His work uncovers the economic forces driving families into precarious living conditions while also honoring the resilience and humanity of those navigating them.

This Lens Webinar offers a powerful opportunity to examine the intersection of labor, housing, and inequality in America today. Attendees will gain unique insight into how housing insecurity is reshaping the lives of working families - and the nation as a whole.

Event Details

• Date: Thursday, Oct. 16, 2025
• Time: 11:30 a.m. - 1 p.m. CST
• Format: Online webinar (Lens Series)

About the Speaker

Brian Goldstone is a journalist and cultural anthropologist whose work has appeared in The New Yorker, Harper's, The Atlantic, The New Republic, and other leading publications. His reporting focuses on inequality, labor, and housing in contemporary America, blending deep ethnographic research with compelling narrative storytelling.

Don't miss the chance to hear directly from one of today's most insightful voices on the realities of housing insecurity in America.

Register through the event's Zoom page.

If you need disability-related accommodations to participate in this program, call phone number 319-356-5022 or email [email protected]. Early requests are strongly encouraged to allow sufficient time to meet your access needs.

Disclaimer: The views expressed during this program are those of the presenter and do not necessarily reflect the views of the Office of Human Rights or the City of Iowa City.