A poem about how people experiencing homelessness sometimes treat each other, and how DC government treats them.
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The things that hurt me the most

The Streets
Don Gardner writes about the trials of living in his neighborhood.

Happy Holidays
Colly Dennis wishes readers happy holidays.

People are dying homeless — where’s the money to help them going?
Donté Turner on the importance of providing financial aid to those experiencing homelessness.

Stay safe this Christmas
Aida Peery offers some words for the upcoming holidays.

500 DC families received $1,100 a week. Here’s how it helped them.
THRIVE, a partnership between four local nonprofits, launched a basic income program in Ward 8. Participants report that the extra money has made an unimaginable difference in their financial situation.

Enjoy the holiday
Artist and vendor Daniel Ball shares his plans for Thanksgiving.

My friend was murdered on Halloween
Jemel Fleming remembers his friend who was murdered 22 years ago.

DC Central Kitchen to run new cafe in MLK Library
The nonprofit has trained people with high barriers to employment for the past 30 years and will now expand to run a new cafe in the renovated Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Library in downtown D.C.

Officials worry about an undercount of homeless people in the 2020 Census
The Census, which informs how funding for many programs, has struggled to count the homeless population. This effort has been further complicated by COVID-19.

Thinking of Dan
Artists and vendors remember Street Sense vendor Dan Hooks.

Life in the neighborhood
Jemel Fleming shares what life is like in his neighborhood.

Treading The Waters: Looking Ahead (A Special Message)
Author Gerald Anderson shares a special message with his readers.

Three bills to protect renters get a hearing this week
D.C. Council has passed a number of temporary and emergency bills to protect renters during the pandemic. Now it is considering permanent protections.

A need for peace
Angie Whitehurst links current events to advocacy for a U.S. Department of Peace.

What reopening the Martin-Luther King Jr. Memorial Library means for the homeless community
The Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial library reopens after a three-year renovation. COVID-19 has affected it, but the library is still trying to help the homeless community.

COVID-19 and crowded spaces: the not-so-easy start of virtual learning for homeless students
Teachers and local organizations are pushing for more support for homeless students so that they can successfully stay on track while taking classes.

The greatest SIN in our community
Artist and vendor Pierre Johnson points out flaws in the education system and how detrimental this can be for students.

The Handled
A piece by artist and vendor Laticia Brock.

Some D.C. libraries reopen
Months after COVID-19 shutdowns, select public libraries in the District have reopened, reconnecting homeless people to crucial daytime services.