Unemployment Stories, Vol. 23: ‘Only My Own Cowardice Has Kept Me From Ending it All’

When Barack Obama was inaugurated in January of 2009, the U.S. unemployment rate was 7.8%. Today, as Barack Obama is inaugurated for his second term, the U.S. unemployment rate is 7.8%. Hope, but no change. Each week, we’re bringing you true stories of unemployment, from the unemployed themselves. This is what’s happening out there. More »