Opinion
OpinionBy Arthur Johnson January 9, 2019
Moving Up: How the shutdown will affect you
Arthur Johnson discusses the government shutdown and its effects on D.C. residents who depend on government assistance.
OpinionBy Angie Whitehurst January 9, 2019
Let’s grow D.C. in 2019
Angie Whitehurst discusses improving D.C.’s finances in the new year through public advocacy and education.
OpinionBy Reginald Black January 9, 2019
It shouldn’t be this hard to recover from homelessness
Reginald Black, a vendor and representative to the D.C. Interagency Council on Homelessness, weighs in on the city’s efforts to end homelessness.
OpinionBy Angela Meeks January 9, 2019
Introducing My 2 Sense
Angela Meeks introduces her new advice column, answering questions about everything from dating to finding shelter.
OpinionBy Sheila White December 26, 2018
How would we end homelessness?
In February 2017, I became homeless. I slept on benches in the park. I walked and walked every day until I…
OpinionBy Jeffery McNeil December 26, 2018
Thank you, Penny Marshall
Jeffery McNeil expresses gratitude for the late Penny Marshall.
OpinionBy James Davis December 26, 2018
True peace on Earth
Artist and vendor James Davis shares his thoughts on peace and unity.
OpinionBy Clarence Williams December 26, 2018
Homeless individuals face discrimination during attempts to use public restrooms in the District
Clarence Williams, a Street Sense vendor and homeless advocate, speaks on his frustrations with accessing public restrooms in Washington, D.C.
OpinionBy Steve Lilienthal December 26, 2018
How to make 2019 a profitable year
Steve Lilienthal gives advice on how to better manage your finances in the upcoming year.
OpinionBy Steve Lilienthal December 12, 2018
Georgetown’s new program prepares returning citizens to be entrepreneurs. K-12 schools should follow GU’s lead.
Steve Lilienthal argues the GU Pivot program should be demonstrated in other schools throughout the U.S.
OpinionBy Jeffery McNeil December 12, 2018
How Washington, DC, has become the medieval church
Street Sense Media vendor Jeffery McNeil is frustrated as a conservative in D.C.
OpinionBy Gwynette Smith December 12, 2018
Homelessness must end first
Street Sense Media vendor Gwynette Smith sympathizes with members of the migrant caravan but worries there are not enough resources for people already suffering in the U.S.
OpinionBy Colly Dennis December 12, 2018
Save and help the caravan of people coming to our border
Street Sense Media vendor Colly Dennis says many people in the migrant caravan face the same struggles homeless people do in the U.S.
OpinionBy Henrieese Roberts November 29, 2018
D.C. leads the way with public bathrooms
D.C. could lead the way in preventing unsanitary practices that spread diseases like hepatitis A.
OpinionBy Gwynette Smith November 29, 2018
Good news for seniors
New legislation passed by the D.C. Council this year funds basic dental services for older people whose yearly income is below $100,000.
OpinionBy Tyrone Chisholm Jr. November 20, 2018
Product of Progression: Building Trust
A Street Sense Media volunteer writes about the vulnerability arising from experiencing homelessness.
OpinionBy Bernadette Lamontagne November 19, 2018
In response to Tyrone Chisholm Jr.’s column “Product of Progression: When I ask for help, what do you see?”
A Street Sense Media reader responds.
OpinionBy Ilyas Muhammad November 19, 2018
Where is the empathy in gentrification?
A Washington resident writes about the effects of gentrification on the city he first visited only four years ago.
OpinionBy Jeffery McNeil November 19, 2018
Losing Nobly Vs Winning Ugly
A vendor and columnist offers his hope for the political future.
OpinionBy Gwynette Smith November 19, 2018
Don’t Sleep On This Election
An artist/vendor explains the importance of every vote.
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