Content categorized as Opinion

Remembering the Robert L. Christian Community Library

Street sense media vendor Ken Martin shares his memory of why the RLC Community library was important to the homeless community long before it was turned into affordable housing.

Lessons from my work

By Marcellus Phillips As a Street Sense vendor I have many new and unexpected experiences when I’m selling the paper. I learn more about the… Read more »

Tolerable life

In my life, each day can be kind of crazy. The same can be said for yesterday and tomorrow. Up and down round and around… Read more »

Advice to those hurt by the hurricanes

Street Sense vendor Latishia Graham gives personal advice to those affected by the hurricane in Puerto Rico.

Keeping Puerto Rico in poverty

Street Sense vendor Aida Basnight writes about how politicians need to support Puerto Rico’s economy in the wake of the hurricane.

Solving homelessness

Solving homelessness seems as infinitely complex as preventing wars. Redistributing wealth is a fearful and uncomfortable suggestion to policymakers and the more financially comfortable. But… Read more »

Poor communication should never lead to a war

Donald Trump and Kim Jong Un should strengthen their communication for the sake of everyone’s safety.

Turning professional athletes into snowflakes

Jeffrey McNeil states his opinion on the recent NFL players’ protest.

Nice and kind-hearted

By Charles Davis It is a very special gift that God has given to us, this ability to express love and kindness. Being nice and… Read more »

What defines you?

by Sheila White My manners define me. When I walk through a door, I hold it for the next person. I say “thank you” when… Read more »

How to Avoid Homelessness

Don’t just listen to the homelessness; hear them. Understand their situations. Offer realistic and affordable housing. Provide them with choices. Give people information about how… Read more »

The Urgent Need for Public Toilets

Gary Minters discusses the need for public toilets in D.C, and how the lack of them has effected the community.

A Guide For Dealing With Trump-Haters

Vendor and artist, Jeffery McNeil give his opinion on the backlash against Donald Trump.

On Colin Kaepernick

It’s not about the song. Which it could be. It’s not about the taking a knee. Not making a big to-do about a man’s right… Read more »

Why I’m Not a Snowflake Anymore

The majority of people I interact with are Never Trumpers, Hate Trumpers, Resist Trumpers or those suffering from Trump Derangement Syndrome. The rage and hysteria… Read more »

Moving Up: The Minimum Wage Battle Faces a Hurdle

Many cities and states have passed laws increasing their minimum wage well above the federal level of $7.25 an hour. But now, some state legislatures… Read more »

Getting ready for recovery

Tony and Sally are two examples of people who reached rock-bottom before making the decision to reclaim their lives from addiction. Recovery is difficult, but the effort pays off in the long run.

I voted for Donald Trump. I feel conned.

Vendor columnist Jeffery McNeil says that Trump “conned” him, but that he’d probably still vote for him again.

This Is How You Raise Up a Community

Street Sense Vendor Angie Whitehurst comments on the Shaw Community Center’s impact in the neighborhood.

The MLK Mural Will Return. Will The Homeless?

On June 8, 2017 D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser and, former mayor Anthony Williams spoke about the 3-year renovation of D.C.’s downtown library branch while the historic 56 ft x 7 ft mural of Martin Luther King Jr. and the Southern Christian Leadership Conference was removed.