Opinion
OpinionBy Scott Lovell June 27, 2016
Extended Family
Vendor Scott Lovell reflects on his recent visit to his mother’s grave, his relationship with his son, and his appreciation for his Street Sense customers
OpinionBy Duane Foster June 16, 2016
Street Sense: [dot] org meets [dot] com
Street Sense vendor and artist uses his creative writing style to articulate the difference between the non-profit organization and the real estate agency.
OpinionBy Tyrone Hall June 16, 2016
I’m Tired
Vendor/Artist Tyrone Hall writes about the frustrations of homelessness and a bit about hope.
OpinionBy Phillip Black June 16, 2016
If You See Something, Say Something: More shutdowns
Street Sense vendor shares his concerns of safety and construction on the Metro.
OpinionBy The Anti-Apathetic June 15, 2016
Turning a Blind Eye: Who is Really Responsible for Metro Rape?
May 23, a woman was sexually assaulted while riding the Metro. Author shares their opinion in regards to accountability and bystanders of actions as such.
OpinionBy Roberta Haber June 15, 2016
BOOK REVIEW: “Evicted — Poverty and Profit in the American City”
Roberta Haber reviews Matthew Desmond’s book in which he tells the stories of impoverished families in Milwaukee
OpinionBy Henrieese Roberts June 15, 2016
END AIDS: Free Testing Available June 27
We celebrate June 5, Long Term Survivors day, for those living with HIV/AIDS. Advocate, author, and survivor Nancy Duncan, offers her support to survivors of HIV/AIDS.
OpinionBy Eric Thompson-Bey June 15, 2016
BOOK REVIEW: “I Feel Like Going On”
Vendor Eric Thompson-Bey finds parallels between his upbringing and linebacker Ray Lewis’s
OpinionBy David Pirtle June 10, 2016
Give the Homeless Their Vote in 2016
Only one out of every 10 men and women experiencing homelessness actually makes it into the voting booth.
OpinionBy David Grosso June 10, 2016
Protect and Preserve the Rights of D.C.’s Homeless
“It is my hope that Mayor Bowser embraces the council’s changes and works with us and the community to close D.C. General as quickly as possible,” wrote DC council member David Grosso.
OpinionBy Arthur Johnson June 10, 2016
Moving Up: Education Options to get you ahead
“Paying for college can seem daunting, but fortunately there are many options available to help you cover the cost of higher education,” said Arthur Johnson.
OpinionBy Micah Bales June 10, 2016
We Need More Than Shelters
“We owe it to D.C. families to ensure that homelessness becomes a rare situation,” says Micah Bales of Homeless Children’s Playtime Project.
OpinionBy Kanell Washington June 2, 2016
A Tribute to Hillary
This poem encourages people to vote for Hillary Clinton because the artist believes she is the candidate that best understands the world and will make change.
OpinionBy Robert Williams June 2, 2016
Perception or Reality: Shots at the White House
Columnist Robert Williams urges Black men to continue honoring community leaders participating in politics, despite disruption
OpinionBy Phillip Black May 25, 2016
If You See Something, Say Something: Is Metro on fire?
Two fires at the same time at Federal City Southwest. Just two days before that there was a massive food…
OpinionBy Marcus Green May 25, 2016
Racist People
Let me be clear, racists have too much time on their hands. Any race, creed, gender or sexual preference should…
OpinionBy Jeffery McNeil May 25, 2016
Voice of a Liberated Negro
I believed Barack Obama, as our first black president, would be a net positive for the black community. However…
OpinionBy Arthur Johnson May 25, 2016
Moving Up: Why Getting an Education Helps You Get Ahead in Life
As we move towards the summer, hundreds of thousands of college graduates are receiving their degrees and if you are…
OpinionBy Robert Williams May 25, 2016
Perception Or Reality: The Ball is in Your Court
To all my followers and supporters—especially Lila, I miss you my little angelic friend—I trust you have been well. The…
OpinionBy Jackie Turner May 23, 2016
Who Am I?
In 1953, when I was born, I was called Negro. The Civil Rights Act had not yet been signed; that…
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