Matthew Desmond, a distinguished professor of sociology at Princeton University and the principal investigator of The Eviction Lab, is known for his extensive research on poverty in America, racial inequality, city life, and housing insecurity. He asserts that America cannot truly embody freedom until it confronts the morally urgent issue of poverty. The American public seems to believe the poor should change their behavior to escape poverty. However, as Matthew fiercely argued, it is economic security that leads to better choices. In his latest book – Poverty, by America – Desmond draws upon historical insights and research to educate readers about the traumatic nature of poverty and the American welfare state as a leaky bucket. He then advocates for readers to adopt the role of poverty abolitionists.