Opinion

“Here to help each other”

But what does one do when those systems fail? An ongoing problem I’m working through with a client has forced me to confront this question head- on and interrogate whether these programs serve our clients in the first place.

What Should Biden Do About Trump Post-Inauguration?

Many people are asking that question. It raises concerns both about the safety of American citizens and restoration of the rule of law.

Street Sense Media vendors comment on the capitol insurrection

DC residents who have experienced homelessness share their views of the Jan. 6 riot at the U.S. Capitol.

From Our CEO: It’s up to us to defend democracy

We are, as a nation, increasingly divided. I do not think it is overstating our current state of affairs to say that our democracy is at stake

Alice Carter study is an admirable and monumental effort that falls short

Artist and vendor Jeff Taylor critiques the case study written by Street Sense Media about the life and death of Alice Carter, who he knew and lived with.

America is in uncharted waters

Artist and vendor Jeffrey McNeil offers his take on the 2020 election.

Trust the vaccine

Artist and vendor Angie Whitehurst discusses why, despite the American medical establishment’s history of racism, the COVID-19 vaccine should still be trusted.

What policing homelessness looks like

Case manager Charlie Mussoff on his experience witnessing the policing of those experiencing homelessness.

“The system is failing all the families that really need it”: How the threat of eviction has perpetuated health inequity and racial injustice during the pandemic

Worries about eviction during the pandemic disproportionately affect Black and Hispanic renters, widening the racial wealth gap.

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.

Prison libraries are critically important

Steve Lilienthal on the importance of prison libraries for the education of incarcerated persons.

A Biden administration could mark a return to evidence-based homelessness policies

Samantha Batko predicts how a Biden administration will handle policies related to housing and homelessness.

Good Riddance, Donald Trump

Artist and vendor Aida Peery celebrates Donald Trump’s loss.

Lies aren’t worth voting for

Marcellus Phillips shares why he didn’t vote.

We need full-scale rental reform

Vendor Angie Whitehurst shares her thoughts on the need for rental reform.

The coming storm

L. Morrow on the promise of young activists in politics.

No matter what happened on Nov 3, it’s gonna leave a mark

Jeff Taylor reflects on the lasting impacts of the presidential election.

Expanding child care can help Black women overcome disparities in domestic violence

Sandra Jackson from the House of Ruth on the importance of childcare for Black women.

We won’t be shut out of the system

Jeffrey McNeil gives his perspective on the election and the consequences that could arise from it.