Wendell Williams writes a story about addiction, recovery, and the random acts of kindness that gave him a second chance at life.

Erica Downing offers a firsthand reflection on the issues and policies covered at the 2026 National Alliance to End Homelessness Conference.

At the National Alliance to End Homelessness Conference, advocates called for housing solutions over the criminalization of homelessness.

Dominique Anthony writes about the difficulties of being homeless and living with HIV.

Wayne Hall argues that taxing tech companies could help finance universal basic income and reduce poverty.

Vendor Jeffery McNeil argues minimum wage hikes hurt businesses, raise prices, and fail to improve affordability.

Invisible Prophet writes about the story Giséle Pelicot, who suffered sexual violence at the hands of her husband and fought back in court.

Wendell Williams tells the stories of the children he’s met as a Street Sense vendor and remembers the experience of watching them grow up.

Street Sense interns, vendors, and editors won seven awards at the D.C. Chapter of the Society of Professional Journalists’ Dateline Awards.

Vendor and artist Vincent Watts II offers a review of Justice League vs. the Fatal Five and thoughts on the future of DC superheroes.

Street Sense vendor Lillie Thomas II argues that a hopeful attitude is healthy and offers three methods of staying positive.

Street Sense vendor Reginald Black gives his thoughts on candidates’ responses at a forum hosted by the National Coalition for the Homeless.

A brief dissent of social media dating advice from vendor Sasha Williams.

Street Sense vendor Jeffery McNeil writes about his rejection of tribal partisan politics and calls for more conversation.

William Hargrove questions why politicians don’t seem to address the needs of their constituents. Why do politicians ignore the people?

Street Sense vendor Andre Brinson discusses what the youth in D.C. need to live a better life and not end up in jail.

Invisible Prophet outlines issues they’ve seen in the housing system with how programs treat tenants.

A construction manger speaks on the pitfalls and roadblocks of building affordable housing in the District.

An ode to the president of the United States, letting him know that we know all their indiscretions.

A community advocate explains why they’re voting for Janeese Lewis George in the upcoming mayoral election.