Washington, D.C. is failing those who are unhoused. Individuals and families alike are living radical expressions of persistent poverty. Despite more than two decades of… Read more »
Content categorized as Opinion
Playing Big with Homelessness
Super Bowl 49
Tom Brady led the New England Patriots to two fourth quarter touchdowns as they defeated the Seattle Seahawks 28-24 in Super Bowl 49. After trailing… Read more »
Advocate’s Notebook
Kristy Greenwalt, the new executive director of the Interagency Council on Homelessness (ICH), has unveiled changes that will be made this year to help the… Read more »
My Amazing Journey
Since the day I was born, I was taught two words that ultimately made a big difference in my adult life. I could not understand… Read more »
Passerby: Jonathan
Mr. President and Mr. Director of the V.A., To stop you in your tracks. We don’t want Jonathan falling through the cracks. Well, walking west… Read more »
What Street Sense is About
When I wake up, the first thing in my mind is thanking God for another day. After that, it’s time to get my little bills… Read more »
Do or Die Homeless
The homeless situation in the District is scandalous. When you look in Southeast and Northeast and even some parts of Southwest, you can find blocks… Read more »
On Mounted Wings
Since the last vendor profile written about me, my student loans have been forgiven. I had hopes of returning to school someday, especially since I’m… Read more »
If You See Something, Say Something:
Debt and mismanagement
Where does Metro put all its money? They already owe $502 million. Now, they’re asking for $200 million more. It sure isn’t going to track…
When the Affordable Care Act (ACA) became law in 2010, I had no understanding of healthcare. I didn’t understand what an individual mandate was or… Read more »
Conservatives Get Sick Too
The Cost of Doing Nothing
Those of us who feel we have been screaming in the wilderness for decades about the moral implications of homelessness can rest our voices. The… Read more »
Homelessness’ False Choices
Choosing between managing and ending homelessness is a false choice and irresponsible advice to give the District’s new mayor in the middle of an ever… Read more »
King Hedley is Honest
On February 12, 2015, I was invited to attend King Hedley II, a play by August Wilson performed at the Arena Stage in Southwest D.C…. Read more »
Laud the Change
The change too long in coming has happened. The adjustments were made with gaveled hands and a unanimous vote for establishing the rightful compromise for… Read more »
Take Care of Our Planet, or We Will All Be Homeless
Humanity, our planet needs our help by saying no to Hydraulic Fracturing; saying no to the Keystone Pipeline proposal; saying no to future chemical spills;… Read more »
The Problem with Obamacare
I’m not a fan of big government, but I’m a living testimony that not all government is bad. Before I started using Medicaid, I was… Read more »
MOVING UP: How to Deal With Self-Employed Salespersons Tax
As we approach tax time, many people who work as independent contractors–including street vendors–struggle with how to file the necessary tax documents. There are several…
I begged inclusion on the fifth Lessons of Hope project that would focus on mental health and homelessness after being impressed by the previous forum… Read more »
Get Off Your Apathy!
My Struggles With Life
I celebrate my birthday on Groundhog Day– February second. I was lucky enough to be able to fix up my apartment a bit. I took… Read more »
My Father
My father is doing a whole lot better and he’s looking great. Through prayers and faith and hope and a lot of love from everyone… Read more »
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