Opinion
OpinionBy Carlton Johnson December 31, 2013
The American Dream, Deferred
The American Dream remains elusive for many millions of adults of all ages. And those who struggle with near-poverty, with…
OpinionBy Robert Warren December 31, 2013
The Great Black Hope
How low can you go, Mr. President? More than half of Americans disapprove of how you’re doing your job. And…
OpinionBy Gary Minter December 31, 2013
Letter to David Berns
Mr. David Berns Director, Department of Human Services District of Columbia Greetings Mr. Berns (David), Hope this autumn has been…
OpinionBy Gwynette Smith December 31, 2013
Thank You
As the new year approaches, many people look back on the holidays and assess the significance of all its decorations…
OpinionBy Brian Carome December 31, 2013
Keeping Pace with the Economy
How much did you contribute to your vendor when purchasing this paper? A year ago, on January 2, 2013, the…
OpinionBy Jeffery McNeil December 19, 2013
Tear Down Walls of Hate
In a few months the Supreme Court will hear two cases regarding same-sex marriage: Proposition 8, which bans same-sex marriage,…
OpinionBy Ashley McKinley December 18, 2013
What is the True Meaning of Christmas?
What is the true meaning of Christmas? As the Christmas holiday approaches, most kids don’t know the real meaning of…
OpinionBy Sybil Taylor December 18, 2013
Stay Warm This Winter
Winter has arrived. Those cold, chilly half-fall days are gone. Winter brings snow and freezing ice! But winter also brings…
OpinionBy Angie Whitehurst December 18, 2013
A Christmas Thanksgiving
A Christmas Thanksgiving By Angie Whitehurst Christmas time is a free wheeling spirit that even the non-practicing, non-believing forget themselves…
OpinionBy Gerald Anderson December 18, 2013
The Week after Thanksgiving
The week after Thanksgiving, the Salvation Army, in Washington DC, Ward 7 and 8, was broken into. A lot of…
OpinionBy Judson Williams December 18, 2013
My State of Affairs
Dear folks who think there is nothing to fear: Let’s just say I am extremely concerned. I’m not so worried…
OpinionBy Cynthia Mewborn December 18, 2013
Homeless Women are Not Defenseless
Sexual predators might see homeless women as easy targets, but that is not the case at all. These sick and…
Opinion December 18, 2013
Minimum Wage: My Personal Narrative On Low Wage Jobs
Economics is the study of choices and the consequences of the choices one makes. As I look back on why…
OpinionBy James Davis December 5, 2013
The Mayor of Street Sense
Tommy Bennett started out at Street Sense as a no-nonsense, tough-talking and serious-minded vendor. In his early days at the…
OpinionBy Ivory Wilson December 4, 2013
Where Do We Go When We Die?
The Bible was written by man. We all believe there is a Heaven and Hell although no one has ever…
Opinion December 4, 2013
Advocacy Update
Troubles with public housing dominated the discussion at a recent empowerment circle held by the community organizers of Empower DC….
OpinionBy Claire Sloan December 4, 2013
Homeless Youth Vigil
After his relationship with his mom became tense, Dante Davis left home. He spent a year and a half couch…
OpinionBy Aida Peery December 4, 2013
Always Thankful
I am thankful for the new apartment that God blessed me with back in February of this year. recently…
A Critique of Liberatism
They say a conservative is a liberal that’s been robbed and a liberal is a conservative that’s been screwed. I…
Gifts from the Heart
On a rainy afternoon two days before Thanksgiving, dozens of local homeless individuals lined up outside of the Pepco…
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