Opinion
OpinionBy Peggy Sands Orchowski October 11, 2016
As Grandparents, We’re All One
A contributor reflects on the way grandparenthood has the power to unite people from senators to the homeless.
OpinionBy Angie Whitehurst October 5, 2016
An Invitation to Honor America’s Black History
A Street Sense vendor revels in the importance of Obama’s presidency and the opening of the Museum of African American History and Culture.
OpinionBy Tom Reed October 5, 2016
A Better Way to Fight Poverty
Tom Reed describes growing up in poverty
OpinionBy Gwynette Smith September 27, 2016
Republicans Should Have Dumped Trump
Street Sense vendor Gwynette Smith doesn’t think Trump’s personal success will translate to the presidency.
OpinionBy James McGinley September 21, 2016
Discovering DC’s Job Oases
Local activist and Street Sense contributor James McGinley describes his experience at a “mini-clinic” hosted by the D.C. Interagency Council on Homelessness.
OpinionBy Jeffery McNeil September 19, 2016
They Only Smear You When They Fear You
Vendor/artist Jeffery McNeil shares his views on the upcoming presidential election.
OpinionBy Greg Evans September 19, 2016
On “On Food”
Vendor Greg Evans offers his opinion on whether it’s appropriate for people to buy vendors food.
OpinionBy Michael Lee Matthew September 14, 2016
Every Day, Life Goes On
Vendor/Artist Michael Mathew laments the poor health and lack of support for several people on the streets of downtown D.C.
OpinionBy Marie-Louise Murville September 13, 2016
Human Needs First
D.C. must become better at allocating resources to people experiencing homelessness, Marie-Louise Murville writes.
OpinionBy Robert Williams September 9, 2016
Perception or Reality: Things to Do
Robert Williams greets the community, recommends D.C. food stops and calls readers to action.
OpinionBy Conrad Cheek Jr. September 7, 2016
Metropolitan Transit Police from the perspective of a veteran Street Sense vendor, pt 2
Vendor-contributor Conrad Cheek Jr. describes some of his experiences with Metro Police.
OpinionBy Jeffery McNeil September 7, 2016
Not Ready for Hillary
Vendor-contributor Jeffery McNeil explains why he cannot vote for Hillary Clinton in the upcoming election.
OpinionBy Arthur Johnson September 7, 2016
Moving Up: The Mixed Bag of Minimum Wage Increase
Volunteer writer Arthur Johnson argues that the D.C. minimum wage increase will have some unexpected consequences for employees.
OpinionBy Ken Martin September 2, 2016
On Food
I can only speak for myself, but I’m certain I’m not alone. There are some homeless folk that prefer to…
OpinionBy Robert Williams September 1, 2016
Perception or Reality: Stability
Robert Williams challenges taxpayers and elected officials to take action against homelessness
OpinionBy Ken Martin August 24, 2016
D.C. Government’s “Coffee & Capital” Lives Up to the Name
Vendor and artist Ken Martin attends an event for local entrepreneurs
OpinionBy Conrad Cheek Jr. August 16, 2016
Metropolitan Transit Police from the perspective of a veteran Street Sense vendor, pt 1
Vendor and artist Conrad Cheek writes about his experiences dealing with Metropolitan Transit Police Officers while trying to sell Street Sense
OpinionBy Phillip Black August 16, 2016
If You See Something, Say Something: A bad look for employees
Vendor and artist Phillip Black voices his concerns about D.C.’s metro system
OpinionBy Gwynette Smith August 16, 2016
Help the Clinic Help You
Vendor and artist Gwynette Smith recommends people experiencing homelessness utilize the Washington Legal Clinic
OpinionBy Jeffery McNeil August 16, 2016
Trump May Be Crazy, But #NeverHillary
Vendor and Columnist Jefferey McNeil writes about his support of Donald Trump
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