Steve Lilienthal argues the GU Pivot program should be demonstrated in other schools throughout the U.S.
Content categorized as Opinion
Georgetown’s new program prepares returning citizens to be entrepreneurs.
K-12 schools should follow GU’s lead.
How Washington, DC, has become the medieval church
Street Sense Media vendor Jeffery McNeil is frustrated as a conservative in D.C.
Homelessness must end first
Street Sense Media vendor Gwynette Smith sympathizes with members of the migrant caravan but worries there are not enough resources for people already suffering in the U.S.
Save and help the caravan of people coming to our border
Street Sense Media vendor Colly Dennis says many people in the migrant caravan face the same struggles homeless people do in the U.S.
D.C. leads the way with public bathrooms
D.C. could lead the way in preventing unsanitary practices that spread diseases like hepatitis A.
Good news for seniors
New legislation passed by the D.C. Council this year funds basic dental services for older people whose yearly income is below $100,000.
Building Trust
A Street Sense Media volunteer writes about the vulnerability arising from experiencing homelessness.
In response to Tyrone Chisholm Jr.’s column “Product of Progression: When I ask for help, what do you see?”
A Street Sense Media reader responds.
Where is the empathy in gentrification?
A Washington resident writes about the effects of gentrification on the city he first visited only four years ago.
Losing Nobly Vs Winning Ugly
A vendor and columnist offers his hope for the political future.
Don’t Sleep On This Election
An artist/vendor explains the importance of every vote.
Public transit needs public restrooms, too
A call for a common-sense approach to nature’s call.
My most reliable assistance
Local man experiencing homelessness shares the benefits and limits of Social Security.
“How High?”: How the rules miss the mark
An uncomfortable truth about shelters for those experiencing homelessness.
Bathrooms should be public
A plea for a common sense policy on public restrooms.
My friendly advice to House Democrats
A few thoughts for incoming House Democrats to consider.
Product of Progression: When I ask for help, what do you see?
One man undergoing homelessness wants people to know he is not whatever thoughts they may have of him.
Tell the DC Council: We need more public bathrooms downtown
Everyone needs ready access to a clean, safe restroom when nature calls. Access to a clean, safe restroom is a human right. It’s fundamental to human dignity, is key for personal and public health, and contributes to livable cities for everyone.
Should Black celebrities meet with President Trump?
Divided opinions on a recent, high-profile Oval Office visit
Prejudice and bias of the news media covering crime in my neighborhood
Not all victims of violent assault in D.C. get the same media coverage. There’s a reason for that.
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Home for the Homeless: Funk and ...
@ Howard Theater
Dec 16 @ 5:30 pm – 8:30 am
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