Opinion
OpinionBy Anonymous August 16, 2016
Thank a Homeless Person Today
A commuter appreciates our vendors for their work and positivity on the streets of D.C.
OpinionBy Ken Martin August 10, 2016
Hot Days With Metro
If the heat wave was not enough — the Metro was single tracking, stations were sweltering and multiple cars lacked…
OpinionBy James McGinley August 1, 2016
More Elephants Trample Homeless Reform
A discussion of how the conservative platform has made homeless reform exceedingly difficult.
OpinionBy Jeffery McNeil July 28, 2016
The Voice of a Disgruntled Democrat
Street Sense vendor Jeffery McNeil discusses his frustrations with the democratic party.
OpinionBy Kanell Washington July 28, 2016
My Take on the World
Vendor/Artist Kanell Washington discusses his experience living on the streets, and the ways that experience has enabled him to see the world differently.
OpinionBy Robert Warren July 28, 2016
A Commentary on Today
Robert Warren writes about his view of the world in this contemporary era.
OpinionBy William Mack July 28, 2016
REVIEW: Born For This — The Bebe Winans Story
Street Sense volunteer William Mack reviews a play about family, love and faith.
OpinionBy Wendell Williams July 28, 2016
Meeting a National
Vendor/Artist Wendell Williams reflects on meeting Nats pitcher Stephen Strasburg at the Del Rey Framers Market.
OpinionBy James McGinley July 15, 2016
These Elephants Must Be Tackled
Columnist James McGinley observes D.C.’s housing and unemployment problems that cannot go unsolved
OpinionBy Jeffery McNeil July 15, 2016
Nothing Short of Regressivism
McNeil denounces white liberalism in favor of Trump, a candidate he hopes will focus less on racial issues.
OpinionBy Marie-Louise Murville July 15, 2016
New Shelter Plan, Same Old Promises?
Murville urges the community to hold D.C. government accountable for new plan to end homelessness.
OpinionBy Arthur Johnson July 15, 2016
MOVING UP: Saving Money, Getting in Shape
Columnist Arthur Johnson offers tips on free and cheap ways to stay healthy this Summer
OpinionBy Angie Whitehurst July 15, 2016
Standing with Baton Rouge
Vendor artist writes a message of solidarity for the Baton Rouge community after death of Alton Sterling.
OpinionBy Evelyn Nnam July 13, 2016
Independence Day
Vendor and artist Evelyn Nnam writes about patriotism and celebrating the Fourth of July
OpinionBy Jackie Turner June 30, 2016
Nervous and Changing America
Vendor and artist comments on terrorism and fear in America
OpinionBy Jeffery McNeil June 30, 2016
My Experience Meeting “The Greatest”
Vendor and artist Jefferey McNeil recounts meeting both Muhammad Ali and Donald Trump and compares the personalities of the two public figures
OpinionBy Ronald Turner June 30, 2016
They Say
Vendor and artist Ronald Turner discusses his political affiliation and historical American political parties
OpinionBy Phillip Black June 29, 2016
If You See Something, Say Something: Closures are too much
Vendor and artist Philip Black offers suggestions on how the Metro could operate more effectively during construction
OpinionBy Timothy Farrell June 29, 2016
The Legal Beat: Meet D.C.’s Affordable Law Firm
Columnist Timothy Farrell writes about a more affordable option for those seeking legal help.
OpinionBy Charles McCain June 29, 2016
Was Brexit Inevitable?
Columnist Charles McCain says racism led to the U.K.’s decision to leave the European Union
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