Matthew Desmond Quotes

When I was confronted with just the bare facts of poverty and inequality in America, it always disturbed and confused me.

Matthew Desmond

• America
• Poverty
• Confused

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  Matthew Desmond
  • America
  • Poverty
  • Confused