Stories by Jin Zhao

Jin Zhao is a freelance journalist, multimedia producer and photographer. Her work has appeared in the Nation and on AlterNet. Follow her on twitter @jinealogy and visit her blog thingsyoudontknowaboutchina.com.

Why We Should Care About the Homeless Vote

Posted on: Aug 9, 2012, Source: AlterNet

Only 10 percent of homeless Americans vote each year, but they can still make a difference in local elections.

How About This for Supporting the Troops: Help Our 55,000 Female Homeless Veterans

Posted on: Jul 18, 2012, Source: AlterNet

There are 55,000 homeless women vets in the U.S. and that number is only getting bigger. What are we going to do about it?

'When Workers Work Sick, It's Unhealthy for All of Us': New York's Battle for Paid Sick Leave

Posted on: Jun 7, 2012, Source: AlterNet

The U.S. is the only rich country in the world that fails to guarantee workers some form of paid sick leave.

Conservative 'Culture of Bullying' Keeps LGBTQ Youth From Feeling Safe

Posted on: Apr 5, 2012, Source: AlterNet

When a documentary about bullied children gets a stronger MPAA rating than a film about teenagers fighting to the death, you know something is wrong with our culture.

The U.S. Is Becoming a Friendlier Place for Gay Residents -- Unless They're Immigrants

Posted on: Mar 9, 2012, Source: AlterNet

Even in the states where same-sex marriage is legal, same-sex spouses of U.S. citizens are not eligible for green cards because of the Defense of Marriage Act.

Is New York City Trying to Hide Its Homeless?

Posted on: Feb 13, 2012, Source: AlterNet

The city works hard to get chronically homeless people off the streets, but ignores those in shelters who still need permanent housing.

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