Opinion
OpinionBy Invisible Prophet July 1, 2026
Imperatrix: Gisèle Pelicot
Invisible Prophet writes about the story Giséle Pelicot, who suffered sexual violence at the hands of her husband and fought back in court.
OpinionBy Wendell Williams June 24, 2026
From Street Sense kids to graduates
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.
Announcements and PromotionsBy Annemarie Cuccia June 24, 2026
Street Sense brings home seven journalism awards
Street Sense interns, vendors, and editors won seven awards at the D.C. Chapter of the Society of Professional Journalists’ Dateline Awards.
OpinionBy Vincent Watts II June 17, 2026
Movie Review: ‘Justice League vs. the Fatal Five’
Vendor and artist Vincent Watts II offers a review of Justice League vs. the Fatal Five and thoughts on the future of DC superheroes.
OpinionBy Lillie Thomas II June 17, 2026
Positivity and good health
Street Sense vendor Lillie Thomas II argues that a hopeful attitude is healthy and offers three methods of staying positive.
OpinionBy Reginald Black June 11, 2026
The throes of being a political candidate
Street Sense vendor Reginald Black gives his thoughts on candidates’ responses at a forum hosted by the National Coalition for the Homeless.
OpinionBy Sasha Williams June 3, 2026
Interesting side view
A brief dissent of social media dating advice from vendor Sasha Williams.
OpinionBy Jeffery McNeil June 3, 2026
I’m not a Black voter, I’m an American voter
Street Sense vendor Jeffery McNeil writes about his rejection of tribal partisan politics and calls for more conversation.
OpinionBy William Hargrove May 20, 2026
Why is nothing being done?
William Hargrove questions why politicians don’t seem to address the needs of their constituents. Why do politicians ignore the people?
OpinionBy Andre Brinson May 20, 2026
Y/N
Street Sense vendor Andre Brinson discusses what the youth in D.C. need to live a better life and not end up in jail.
OpinionBy Invisible Prophet May 20, 2026
Permanent supportive housing facade
Invisible Prophet outlines issues they’ve seen in the housing system with how programs treat tenants.
OpinionBy Zekeriye Aslan May 20, 2026
From hotel to shelter: A construction manager on the conversion of 25 E Street
A construction manger speaks on the pitfalls and roadblocks of building affordable housing in the District.
OpinionBy Warning Label May 20, 2026
Really Donald?
An ode to the president of the United States, letting him know that we know all their indiscretions.
OpinionBy Shane Sullivan May 17, 2026
Passion paired with pragmatism: Why I’m supporting Janeese Lewis George in D.C.’s June mayoral primary election
A community advocate explains why they’re voting for Janeese Lewis George in the upcoming mayoral election.
OpinionBy Angie Whitehurst / Lisa Blackburn Ullven May 16, 2026
Food for thought, thought for food: Is D.C. a gold mine of opportunity?
Angie Whitehurst and Lisa Ullven write about the promise they see for young people in D.C.
OpinionBy Jennifer McLaughlin May 15, 2026
Kenyan McDuffie for mayor
Jennifer McLaughlin explains why she’s supporting Kenyan McDuffie in the upcoming mayoral election.
OpinionBy Donté Turner April 22, 2026
God knows exactly what He’s doing!
A new piece from Donté Turner on those trying to help end homelessness.
OpinionBy Daniel Kingery April 22, 2026
Letter to the editor
Daniel Kingery writes a piece encouraging voters to make more considerate choices in the upcoming presidential election.
OpinionBy Wendell Williams April 22, 2026
Hold that Tiger!: Do harm reduction strategies really work?
Wendell Williams writes a piece questioning if harm reduction strategies really work in the long run?
OpinionBy Jeffery McNeil April 15, 2026
The paper or the person? Longtime supporters weigh in
Longtime supporters weigh in on why they continue to buy Street Sense. Is it the paper or the person who’s selling the paper?
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