A graduate student at George Washington University identifies how to better handle homeless encampments in the District.
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The mayor and park police are mishandling homeless encampments
Putting Trump’s presidency into historical context
When people claim this may be the worst period in history, I beg to differ. I believe the period from 1929 to 1945 when we… Read more »
How the government shutdown affected me
During the shutdown my profits fell 75 percent. I didn’t see many of my usual customers because a lot are government workers and the shutdown… Read more »
Product of Progression: Struggling to rebuild
Street Sense Media volunteer contributor Tyrone Chisholm on the importance of striving to improve.
The city should use its land for its people
Street Sense Media artist and vendor Reginald Black’s thought on the role citizens and agency directors in planning for the future.
We Needed Peaceful Deterrence At the March for Life
Street Sense vendor Angie Whitehurst reflects on what we can learn from the Covington Catholic controversy.
Praying for an end to the government shutdown
A Street Sense Media vendor shares how her customers have been affected by the shutdown. It’s cutting into her sales.
My 2 Sense: Public Restrooms and Section 8
Angela Meeks responds to two letters for her advice column, My 2 Sense. One inquired about subsidized housing, the other about public restrooms in D.C.
Trickle-down shutdown-omics
Street Sense artist and vendor Colly Dennis writes about how the government shutdown affects more than just federal workers.
If you hate Trump, what are the alternatives?
Street Sense Media vendor Jeffery McNeil discusses some of the possible Democratic opponents of President Trump.
Who is sticking up for the American people?
Jeffery McNeil weighs in on the controversy over Donald Trump’s immigration policies.
D.C. is handing out tax breaks over housing
Carolyn Gallaher discusses D.C.’s need to put more money toward affordable housing.
Moving Up: How the shutdown will affect you
Arthur Johnson discusses the government shutdown and its effects on D.C. residents who depend on government assistance.
Let’s grow D.C. in 2019
Angie Whitehurst discusses improving D.C.’s finances in the new year through public advocacy and education.
It shouldn’t be this hard to recover from homelessness
Reginald Black, a vendor and representative to the D.C. Interagency Council on Homelessness, weighs in on the city’s efforts to end homelessness.
Introducing My 2 Sense
Angela Meeks introduces her new advice column, answering questions about everything from dating to finding shelter.
How would we end homelessness?
In February 2017, I became homeless. I slept on benches in the park. I walked and walked every day until I was tired of walking. I… Read more »
Thank you, Penny Marshall
Jeffery McNeil expresses gratitude for the late Penny Marshall.
True peace on Earth
Artist and vendor James Davis shares his thoughts on peace and unity.
Homeless individuals face discrimination during attempts to use public restrooms in the District
Clarence Williams, a Street Sense vendor and homeless advocate, speaks on his frustrations with accessing public restrooms in Washington, D.C.
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