Opinion

What does the Non-Profit of the Year do for Thanksgiving?

Carpenter’s Shelter, an Alexandria nonprofit, celebrated Thanksgiving with current and former residents.

This is What Helping People Should Feel Like

Artist-vendor Angelyn Whitehurst writes about jazz and poetry at Loaves and Fishes.

Sticking Together

Joseph Jackson shares his frustration with the outcome of the election.

Moving Up: How to Rebuild Credit

Arthur Johnson tells readers how to rebuild their credit.

Are the homeless and the poor really looking for a hand-out from the government?

Cynthia Mewborn corrects some misconceptions about government assistance.

Human Trafficking on Metrorail? A Puzzling Incident

Vendor Mustafa Kalieb saw something potentially disturbing on the Metro.

Words for Mr. Trump

Vendor and artist Frederic John wonders whether Trump will reach out to people like him.

Hello Friends!

Michael Warner writes about working on Planned Parenthood canvassing efforts in New Hampshire.

Moving Up: Should your credit matter when applying for a job?

A reflection on the use of credit checks in hiring.

Checking Out…or In

A vendor is tired of ineffective politicians.

Drain the Swamp

Vendor Jeffrey McNeil supports Donald Trump over Hillary Clinton.

Team Work is Everything

A vendor reflects on how the support of his wife has made his life richer and happier.

I’m With Her – Because She’s With Us

Hillary Clinton will defend racial equality and if elected, says lawyer and community activist Aileen Johnson.

NMAAHC: A Good Starting Point

Editor-in-chief Eric Falquero shares his thoughts about the the African American Museum of History and culture.

Donald Trump Is Gonna Win!

A vendor weighs in on the election and why he supports Trump.

Affordable Housing This Election

Vendor and advocate Robert Warren writes about the need to make affordable housing a priority this election.

Build Communities, Not Ghettos

A Street Sense vendor reflects on the segregated nature of poverty and the manner in which homelessness has been and continues to be an issue affected by housing and racial divide.

As Grandparents, We’re All One

A contributor reflects on the way grandparenthood has the power to unite people from senators to the homeless.

An Invitation to Honor America’s Black History

A Street Sense vendor revels in the importance of Obama’s presidency and the opening of the Museum of African American History and Culture.

A Better Way to Fight Poverty

Tom Reed describes growing up in poverty