Opinion

The United States of America is in need of a fresh start to achieve the leadership status it once held in the global economy. But… Read more »

Mental hospitals are supposed to help those who are sick. This is a story from inside a mental hospital in New York from a person… Read more »

I rarely watch cable news, but occasionally I watch Fox. Outside of Tucker Carlson, Fox News to me is no different than CNN and MSNBC…. Read more »

Earlier this month, the Department of Housing and Urban Development released a 72-page audit regarding the D.C. Housing Authority. The audit highlighted a range of… Read more »

On my quest to see as much of the world as I can with the time I have left on this planet, I have mastered… Read more »

In Prince George’s County, there is a curfew for people under age 17 to be off the street before midnight on Fridays and Saturdays, and… Read more »

I arrived on this planet on December 3rd, 1962 as a gay male in conservative middle America. I was fortunate to have the opportunity to… Read more »

A friend I have known for years called the other day to share with me about an experience that changed her life.  My friend wholeheartedly… Read more »

The last time Democrats were this angry at Republicans was when Abe Lincoln freed the slaves. In 2016, Americans who didn’t carry water for Hillary… Read more »

How are we going to be able to help our returning citizens come back into society? They’re not bad people. They were taught wrong, or… Read more »

On top of the fact that any race besides white is already deemed as disturbing in America, being homeless and Black is another. From my… Read more »

My mom, sister and my 15-year-old nephew were all killed by guns. I used to like guns, but now I’m scared of them. Or am… Read more »

Walking is cool because I get to see what’s going on in my city. Is it safe? In some parts of the city, yes, and… Read more »

I have walked to Farragut North every morning for the last ten years to sell Street Sense.  As my morning customers arrive, I try passing… Read more »

This May, Prince George’s County used its Right of First Refusal (ROFR) program to protect affordable housing at Bedford and Victoria Stations, a troubled housing… Read more »

“I’m so glad I ran into you guys, it’s been weeks. Where have y’all been?”  This is a sentiment any HIPS outreach worker will hear… Read more »

Dear readers, the government offers a tablet to the public for a $20 fee. And it is one of the most amazing devices I’ve ever… Read more »

During an event going on downtown on July 1, people were engaging themselves and a crowd gathered to listen to a group of bucket drummers…. Read more »

Everyone knows that going to the bathroom is a basic human need. People have no choice in answering this most fundamental call of nature. Any… Read more »

I’m calling for a war.  This nation seems to love spending its money on wars. Right now it already seems to be waging war on… Read more »