Opinion
OpinionBy Invisible Prophet January 1, 2025
First Amendment, not subjective
Eastern philosophies such as Taoism and Buddhism thought “darkness” could be seen as a necessary part of life’s expansion and growth. Self-reliance is a voice for solitude, where the First Amendment can be detrimental to healing trauma that does not make someone “crazy.”
OpinionBy Aida Peery December 18, 2024
Need more compassionate, competent staff members in supported housing
Just because all of us in supported housing were once homeless should not give anyone the right to mistreat or disrespect us!
OpinionBy Wendell Williams December 18, 2024
Lightning may not strike twice but it seems stupidity does: Finally home
When we left Wendell, he and his friend were bussed through Mexico, which could turn into a nightmare with the approach of Hurricane Milton.
OpinionBy Reginald Black December 4, 2024
Hoping the Aston helps
On Nov. 25, I attended the ribbon-cutting ceremony for a new non-congregate shelter in the District of Columbia called The Aston.
OpinionBy Angie Whitehurst / Lisa Blackburn Ullven December 4, 2024
Up high with Bill Nye the Science Guy – can science save the world?
We watched from our balcony view as Emmy Award Winner Bill Nye, the Science Guy, charismatically walked onto the stage…
OpinionBy Jeffery McNeil November 20, 2024
Can America heal or will we stay divided?
With everything going on, I’ve been asked to pause and share some thoughts on the issue that’s on all our minds — the reelection of President Donald Trump.
OpinionBy Invisible Prophet November 20, 2024
Dedicated to a chance encounter
This is a work of fiction on the topic of inner child healing incorporating the Disney fairy tale “Beauty and the Beast.”
OpinionBy Daniel Kingery November 6, 2024
My battle with the Park Police
This is about the “street war” as opposed to the courtroom battles, but this does reference a few of the connected court issues.
OpinionBy Aida Peery November 6, 2024
November 5
The countdown is over, and hopefully, we’re about to have a historical event of electing a female president.
OpinionBy Wendell Williams October 23, 2024
Random Acts of Kindness: Lightning may not strike twice but it seems stupidity does!
In today’s world, calling someone stupid is socially awkward and totally unacceptable. The one saving grace, thank God…
Opinion October 23, 2024
28th amendment: Amnesty?
I propose that you initiate the 28th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution, which would grant the president the right to give amnesty to prisoners
OpinionBy Jackie Turner October 23, 2024
The president we need
We want a president who knows and practices our Declaration of Independence, i.e, “all [men] are created equal and are endowed with certain inalienable rights such as life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness.”
OpinionBy Donté Turner October 23, 2024
Y’all Are In The Way!
Are the bike lanes for the people who depend on bikes as a means of transportation, or are they for your motor vehicle owners to park and use the lane, too?
OpinionBy Angie Whitehurst / Lisa Blackburn Ullven October 23, 2024
No astronaut left behind, thanks to the University of Central Florida and Crew-9
With Hurricane Helene reminders all around us, most thought for sure that the launch would be “scrubbed” a second time with rain, thunder, and dark clouds looming
OpinionBy Invisible Prophet October 9, 2024
Who is Invisible Prophet?
Content warning: This article references suicide and abuse. I’d like to tell you about my highly intelligent friend named “K.”
OpinionBy Angie Whitehurst September 25, 2024
On voting
I tell everyone: “Do vote; you must vote; a no vote or abstaining from the vote is a shoo-in for the politico no one would probably ever want to see in office, lest one become a victim to their oversight and rule.”
OpinionBy Daniel Kingery September 25, 2024
Civics Lessons: Our nation’s pledge
A United States American is more than residing in America. The best way to define a United States American is with the nation’s pledge.
OpinionBy Jennifer McLaughlin September 25, 2024
Fare evasion
Fare evasion on the D.C. Metro has been a significant issue leading to increased enforcement and ticketing by Metro Transit Police.
OpinionBy Wendell Williams September 11, 2024
One Black man’s Election Day dilemma
Many who are paying attention to this presidential campaign will realize the rhetoric rarely aligns with reality, regardless of political party or affiliation.
OpinionBy Jeffery McNeil September 11, 2024
This election will be a battle between common sense and nonsense
Have you ever found yourself in a situation where you don’t support the candidate everyone around you is cheering for?
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