“The Internet is not a luxury, it is a necessity.” These were the words of President Barack Obama during his announcement in Oklahoma of a… Read more »
Opinion
Bridging D.C.’s Digital Divide Is About More Than Internet Access
The Limousine Liberal
There is a huge disconnect between Beltway elites and the working class, when it comes to asylum for refugees and illegal immigration. Many outside D.C…. Read more »
Displacing the Displaced
On a rainy morning a week before Thanksgiving, with a cold front moving in, dozens of homeless people who stayed in an encampment located across… Read more »
Letter to the Editor: I Hear You, and Others Should Too
Dear Mr. Williams, I am writing in response to your article “Perception or Reality: Are You Hearing Me?” as posted in the Nov. 4 edition… Read more »
REVIEW: “Oliver!” Has a New Twist!
Charles Dickens published the serial “Oliver Twist” from 1837-39, inspired by his own experiences as a young boy living on the impoverished streets of London….
Gathering Our Opinions
In this issue, the first of our 13th year of publication, we are launching a more formalized opinion and editorial section of the paper. Our… Read more »
We Should Matter to Each Other
Being a black man in America and old enough to have experienced racism, I know we have come a long way in this country as… Read more »
The Pursuit of Privacy
I’m not spoiled, but privacy is a life essential. Epidemiology, as in public health and safety, dictates appropriate sanitary conditions for the safety of self… Read more »
D.C.’s Rent Is Too Damn High
The District of Columbia is a wonderful place to live – if you can afford it. I am very concerned that our city’s housing is… Read more »
Homelessness Is Not A Crime
There is an affordable housing crisis in America. This fact is well-known to Washington, D.C. residents. Indeed, the Washington Post reported in March of this… Read more »
Legal Beat: The D.C. Bar Pro Bono Center
Let me tell you about the D.C. Bar Pro Bono Center. Its mission is to provide free legal services to individuals, non-profits and small businesses. … Read more »
MOVING UP: Paying for Christmas Without Breaking the Bank
As the Christmas season approaches, many people begin thinking about shopping for gifts. This is especially tough for those with little discretionary income. There are…
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