Florida police nab men who posted homeless beatdown on Facebook
Police arrested two men in Vero Beach, Fla., for posting a video of themselves beating up a disabled homeless man to Facebook.
On Dec 13, 2012 by Jordan Valinsky
MIT student shuts down HoboJacket, apologizes to the homeless
Founder Jin Pan said his site that made fun of rival schools by donating their jackets to the homeless was “insensitive.”
On Nov 29, 2012 by Chase Hoffberger
Homeless youth use social networks almost as often as college students, study finds
75 percent of homeless 19-year-olds surveyed said they used social networking sites, suggesting that the “digital divide” isn’t as big as previously assumed.
On Aug 31, 2012 by Jordan Valinsky
Ted Williams celebrates year of sobriety on NBC’s “Today”
The formerly homeless man with a “golden voice” told anchor Matt Lauer, “I have a new rooted background.”
On May 14, 2012 by Jordan Valinsky
“The Truth About Stanley” approaches homelessness from alternate angle
Producer Tom Clark discusses his somber 20-minute film circulating on YouTube.
On Apr 19, 2012 by Austin Powell
Forgiving student loans in Wednesday’s Reddit Digest
Today on Reddit, learn about the natural kingdom’s most amazing eyes and why the federal govermnent should forgive student debt.
On Mar 14, 2012 by Kevin Morris
Have Ted Williams record your personal Valentine’s message
The “man with the golden radio voice” is taking part in a Twitter campaign for Kraft, and it’s not too late to take part!
On Feb 10, 2012 by Kris Holt
Teen punches homeless man, faces Internet’s wrath
Several years ago, the video series Bumfights spread like cancer online. Now, Internet vigilantes are banding together to help bring a teen to justice for punching a homeless man.
On Nov 7, 2011 by Fruzsina Eördögh
Hard times for the other 99 percent
People are turning to a new Tumblr to share their stories about hard times, including unemployment, homelessness and job loss. And they also support each other.
On Oct 5, 2011 by Fernando Alfonso III
Homeless poet given voice — or at least a video
When a redditor meets a homeless poet on the beach, he brings a camera and films the guy.
On Aug 9, 2011 by Fernando Alfonso III
What’s $3 billion worth? Skipping 12 years in jail
A comparison of the 15-year sentence a homeless man received for stealing $100 to the 40-month term handed down to former Taylor Bean & Whitaker CEO Paul R. Allen drew more than 100 retweets and 7,000 reactions on Tumblr today.
On Jun 23, 2011 by Grant Robertson
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