Opinion
OpinionBy Gerald Anderson April 1, 2014
My Katrina, Part 7
Previously: Back at the projects, we distributed food boxes that the military had dropped, and we told everyone what the…
OpinionBy Susan Orlins March 27, 2014
You’re Invited! “Homeless Lives”: Unforgettable Personal Stories
As a volunteer editor I have come to know many Street Sense writers. We meet weekly to work on the…
OpinionBy Jeffery McNeil March 25, 2014
How the Civil Rights Agenda Has Failed Black Americans in Today’s Society
There has been a narrative that’s been told for so long that many believe it’s reality. It is this: that…
OpinionBy Ashley McKinley March 25, 2014
Same Sex Marriage, Controversial Topic
Over the past 10 years, the hot topic of same-sex marriage has many people going back-and-forth. There are people in…
OpinionBy Jeffery McNeil March 4, 2014
The Rescuer and the Drifter
Growing up in New Jersey, I learned the limits of help and charity. I learned that motivations of some would-be…
OpinionBy Reginald Black March 4, 2014
United Black History
With the mainstream media’s take on black history, we often tend to forget the here and now as we reflect…
OpinionBy Larry Garner March 4, 2014
Keeping His Dream Alive
On my daily routine walking on 19th and K St. NW. I have come in contact with people from all…
OpinionBy Debora Brantley March 4, 2014
The Stimulus Plan of Obama
Finish strong coincides with Wednesday’s moon in plural beginnings: the day I will begin the began. There were errors in…
OpinionBy Henrieese Roberts March 4, 2014
Imagine a New Central MLK Jr. Library!
Joi Mecks asked “Why a new library? Many buildings need facelifts and rehabs as they age. Our central library is…
OpinionBy Jackie Turner March 4, 2014
History
There is beauty in the color of my skin. Dark and rich like my history. There are people like me…
OpinionBy Jack March 4, 2014
2/15/14
Today feels like a good day to do some serious writing because there are many things to write about, starting…
OpinionBy Jeffery McNeil February 28, 2014
They Don’t Speak For Me
Many who read my columns ask me what has changed you, you are sounding more conservative. Others say I should…
OpinionBy Joanna Schneider February 26, 2014
The Straight Dope
The Dopamine Clinic, a DC-based artists’ collective, has recently published the first issue of its new magazine, Dopazine. This underground…
OpinionBy Jackie Turner February 26, 2014
Service Spotlight: The Listings Page
Many people read the Street Sense paper. But have you taken a look in the back, at page 15, where…
OpinionBy Shuhratjon Ahmadjonov February 26, 2014
Open Letter to President Obama (cont’d)
In the first part of this letter, President Obama was advised to strengthen systems for monitoring law enforcement and intelligence…
OpinionBy Jack February 26, 2014
Don’t Depend on the System
It’s time to stop acting like we’re satisfied with the conflictions we’re subjected to. Instead of allowing ourselves to be…
Opinion February 26, 2014
The Realm of the Homeless (Those not prepared)
I’ve been carrying around a very disturbing pain. For 15 plus years on and off I’ve been homeless. I can’t…
OpinionBy Reginald Black February 18, 2014
Inner-City Music
According to Chinese astrology, 2014 will be a stubborn year. On Jan. 31, the streets of the District’s Chinatown were…
OpinionBy Daniel Johnson February 12, 2014
Respect the Dream
In our struggle for civil rights there were many who did great things; But the one who now comes to…
OpinionBy Shuhratjon Ahmadjonov February 12, 2014
Mr. President Barack Obama!
Dear President. You need to strengthen control over the work of the law enforcement and intelligence agencies to drastically reduce…
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