Opinion
OpinionBy Kathy Haines December 3, 2015
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…
OpinionBy William Mack / Brittany Jagers November 18, 2015
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…
OpinionBy Brian Carome November 18, 2015
Gathering Our Opinions
In this issue, the first of our 13th year of publication, we are launching a more formalized opinion and editorial…
OpinionBy Robert Warren November 18, 2015
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…
OpinionBy Angie Whitehurst November 18, 2015
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…
OpinionBy Elissa Silverman November 18, 2015
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…
OpinionBy Tristia Bauman November 18, 2015
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…
OpinionBy Timothy Farrell November 17, 2015
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…
OpinionBy Arthur Johnson November 16, 2015
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…
OpinionBy Charles McCain November 13, 2015
You Pay a Higher Percent of Your Income In Social Security Tax Than Bill Gates
When you receive wages from your employer, they will have withheld 6.2 percent of your wages to pay your share…
OpinionBy Eric Thompson-Bey November 11, 2015
Honoring Our Veterans
Did you know that the United States has been at war for 222 of her 239 years of existence? Starting…
OpinionBy Robert Williams November 11, 2015
Perception or Reality: Are You Hearing Me?
Lately I question if I am in fact reaching others with my column. I question if anyone has changed their…
OpinionBy Charles McCain November 6, 2015
New Report: Ending Welfare As We Know It by Removing Individuals from the Rolls
Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) is a block grant to states that replaced the federal Aid to Families with…
OpinionBy Jackie Turner November 5, 2015
Dead Zone: The Other Side of the Bridge
The people of Southeast have been powerless to stop death. In the span of three days, as many bodies were…
OpinionBy Arthur Johnson October 23, 2015
MOVING UP: Dealing with Student Loans
Whether you are already dealing with repaying student loans or are considering going to school, paying back these loans is…
OpinionBy Tim Farrell October 23, 2015
Legal Beat: Safe Biking in the District
Some District commuters face over an hour in some of the worst traffic in the country each workday. Living in…
OpinionBy Jeffery McNeil October 22, 2015
Can A Liberal Be A Racist?
So much for being politically correct when African Americans stray from left-wing orthodoxy. The Democratic Party that doesn’t want to…
OpinionBy Ken Martin October 22, 2015
Washington Works Hard to “Protect” Your Indentity
Who am I? I’ve been getting that question a lot lately. Over a month ago, I made a purchase at…
OpinionBy Robert Williams October 22, 2015
Perception or Reality: Acknowledge Your Fears
Greetings my cherished and most appreciated readers. First and foremost, I would like to thank all who were in attendance…
OpinionBy Nolan Casey October 9, 2015
Last Word: Breaking the Caste, Shattering the Mold
Homelessness in the District is a monumental crisis and we have grown blind to its heights. We decide to look…
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