Opinion
OpinionBy Jackie Turner March 26, 2015
What’s WITH Mayor Muriel Bowser?
She has been in office for less than three months. She promised to do her best to improve the living…
OpinionBy Neil Donovan March 25, 2015
Playing Big with Homelessness
Washington, D.C. is failing those who are unhoused. Individuals and families alike are living radical expressions of persistent poverty. Despite…
OpinionBy Eric Thompson-Bey March 20, 2015
Super Bowl 49
Tom Brady led the New England Patriots to two fourth quarter touchdowns as they defeated the Seattle Seahawks 28-24 in…
OpinionBy Reginald Black March 20, 2015
Advocate’s Notebook
Kristy Greenwalt, the new executive director of the Interagency Council on Homelessness (ICH), has unveiled changes that will be made…
OpinionBy Chon Gotti March 17, 2015
My Amazing Journey
Since the day I was born, I was taught two words that ultimately made a big difference in my adult…
OpinionBy Ron Verquer March 17, 2015
Passerby: Jonathan
Mr. President and Mr. Director of the V.A., To stop you in your tracks. We don’t want Jonathan falling through…
OpinionBy Charles Davis March 17, 2015
What Street Sense is About
When I wake up, the first thing in my mind is thanking God for another day. After that, it’s time…
OpinionBy Jackie Turner March 17, 2015
Do or Die Homeless
The homeless situation in the District is scandalous. When you look in Southeast and Northeast and even some parts of…
OpinionBy Levester Green March 17, 2015
On Mounted Wings
Since the last vendor profile written about me, my student loans have been forgiven. I had hopes of returning to…
OpinionBy Phillip Black March 13, 2015
If You See Something, Say Something: Debt and mismanagement
Where does Metro put all its money? They already owe $502 million. Now, they’re asking for $200 million more. It…
OpinionBy Jeffery McNeil March 11, 2015
Conservatives Get Sick Too
When the Affordable Care Act (ACA) became law in 2010, I had no understanding of healthcare. I didn’t understand what…
OpinionBy Brian Carome March 11, 2015
The Cost of Doing Nothing
Those of us who feel we have been screaming in the wilderness for decades about the moral implications of homelessness…
OpinionBy Neil Donovan March 11, 2015
Homelessness’ False Choices
Choosing between managing and ending homelessness is a false choice and irresponsible advice to give the District’s new mayor in…
OpinionBy Eric Thompson-Bey March 2, 2015
King Hedley is Honest
On February 12, 2015, I was invited to attend King Hedley II, a play by August Wilson performed at the…
Opinion March 2, 2015
Laud the Change
The change too long in coming has happened. The adjustments were made with gaveled hands and a unanimous vote for…
OpinionBy Cynthia Mewborn February 28, 2015
Take Care of Our Planet, or We Will All Be Homeless
Humanity, our planet needs our help by saying no to Hydraulic Fracturing; saying no to the Keystone Pipeline proposal; saying…
OpinionBy Jeffery McNeil February 27, 2015
The Problem with Obamacare
I’m not a fan of big government, but I’m a living testimony that not all government is bad. Before I…
OpinionBy Arthur Johnson February 25, 2015
MOVING UP: How to Deal With Self-Employed Salespersons Tax
As we approach tax time, many people who work as independent contractors–including street vendors–struggle with how to file the necessary…
OpinionBy The Anti-Apathetic February 19, 2015
Get Off Your Apathy!
I begged inclusion on the fifth Lessons of Hope project that would focus on mental health and homelessness after being…
OpinionBy Elizabeth Bryant February 18, 2015
My Struggles With Life
I celebrate my birthday on Groundhog Day– February second. I was lucky enough to be able to fix up my…
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