Content categorized as Maryland

Culture, Classism and Cash Shape America’s Oral Health

Mary Otto’s new book, “Teeth,” explains why the oral health care system in America is in need of desperate repair.

Urban Centers are Contested Territory in Fight to End Veteran Homelessness

D.C. is still on track to end veteran homelessness but housing affordability and availability remains a big issue.  

Timebanks Encourage Building Communities Over Giving Handouts

D.C. Timebanking offers itself as a possible alternative to traditional charities as a way to sustainably uplift and build communities.

D.C. Homelessness on the Rise, According to HUD Report

In a new HUD report, D.C. tied with Idaho for the highest percentage increase in homelessness.

Maryland Students Want All Birthdays Celebrated Equally

Two Montgomery County students founded a chapter of Birthday Cakes 4 Free, a national charity that bakes and distributes cakes to low-income children.

Rising Costs Complicate Options for Voucher Holders

Despite ongoing efforts to streamline the housing voucher system, the way the vouchers are structured and calculated often causes confusion and limits choices available to recipients.

U.S. Vice Presidential Candidate Sleeps on the Streets of Baltimore

Green Party vice presidential candidate Ajamu Baraka joined two Maryland Green Party officials and several dozen homeless Baltimore residents at a tent encampment for an overnight sleep out in September to learn how to better advocate for unhoused people.

Things We Do for Our Children

Ken Martin recalls spending time with family at an event at My Girlfriend’s House.

How the Housing First Model Can End Homelessness, in the Words of its Founder

When people are given housing, they are more likely to recover from drinking or drug use problems and be productive. Eighty-five percent of people in Housing First are successful in their first year.

Song in Crescendo, for the Liberation of the Free

Street Sense vendor, Juan Callejon, shares a song dedicated to someone special.

Where is She Now?

Street Sense volunteer has started an blog, focusing on living unsheltered with Rheumatoid Arthritis. She hopes to spread awareness about the disorder and one day publish her written works.

Street Sense: [dot] org meets [dot] com

Street Sense vendor and artist uses his creative writing style to articulate the difference between the non-profit organization and the real estate agency.

If You See Something, Say Something:
More shutdowns

Street Sense vendor shares his concerns of safety and construction on the Metro.

Turning a Blind Eye: Who is Really Responsible for Metro Rape?

May 23, a woman was sexually assaulted while riding the Metro. Author shares their opinion in regards to accountability and bystanders of actions as such.

END AIDS: Free Testing Available June 27

We celebrate June 5, Long Term Survivors day, for those living with HIV/AIDS. Advocate, author, and survivor Nancy Duncan, offers her support to survivors of HIV/AIDS.

Longer, Hotter 2016 Ramadan Challenges Impoverished Muslim Washingtonians

Monday, June 6 marked the start to the Islamic holy month of Ramadan, which will bring its own set of challenges to impoverished and homeless members of the… Read more »

To The Girl With the Fresh, Plain Face

Just a few things I would like to say – Thank you, firstly, for entering my life; Didn’t think to ask your name or number,… Read more »

A Personal Lesson in Sexual Assault Awareness

In September, 1968, I was 18 years old. I became a freshman, one of approximately 100 black students, at Ole Miss (the University of Mississippi)…. Read more »

Keeping Quiet

My place in Forestville is quiet. I am usually in my house. I do not talk with my neighbors very much. I live around the… Read more »

The Me I’d Like to See

I am looking forward to a year of good health! My eyes are improving and my ability to do more is welcome! I will vigorously… Read more »