Opinion
OpinionBy Anonymous March 3, 2010
From The Outside: Some Cold Criticism for Mayor
An anonymous letter to the DC Mayor in response to shelter availability.
ArtBy Patty Smith / David Rubin / Robert Warren / Reginald Black February 17, 2010
Writer’s Group (02.17.2010)
A collection of contributions from the Writer’s Group for Issue 02.17.2010.
OpinionBy Frank Mearns February 17, 2010
The Last Word (02.17.2010)
A vendor shares his experiences in enduring the severe winter storms that hit the DC region.
OpinionBy Ken Belkosky February 17, 2010
A Thanks for Birthday Wishes Received and My Birthday Wish for Readers’ Help
A vendor share his gratitude for his birthday celebration and offers his wishes for others to help relief efforts in Haiti.
OpinionBy Bryan Yannantuono February 17, 2010
Expressing Humanity For the Homeless
An article on a volunteer’s experience with the Community Partnership for the Prevention of Homelessness’s Point-in-Time enumeration of the city’s homeless population.
OpinionBy S. A. Gibbins February 17, 2010
Not Just Another Homeless Joe
A writer reflects on his life experience with homelessness and offers his thoughts to those who think it could never happen to them.
OpinionBy Jeffery McNeil February 17, 2010
Building Friendships Out of Snow
This article discusses the impact severe local weather, as well as recent global natural disasters, has had on the writer’s perspective.
OpinionBy Maurice King February 17, 2010
Hey Obama, What Happens Next?
A Street Sense Contributor reflects on the current state of U.S. government following the economic recession.
ArtBy Paul Taylor / David Rubin / Robert Warren / Reginald Black / James Fetherson February 3, 2010
Writer’s Group (02.03.2010)
A Valentine’s Day Edition of The Writer’s Group.
OpinionBy Abby Strunk February 3, 2010
The Last Word: To Give or Not to Give?
A Street Sense staff member offers some parting thoughts on what options are before you when you encounter someone experiencing homelessness.
OpinionBy Bryan Yannantuono February 3, 2010
‘The Big Chair’ Brings Me to Anacostia
A Street Sense volunteer shares their experience in taking a trip to Anacostia to visit a local icon.
OpinionBy David McInally February 3, 2010
Sleeping Outside Might Leave You in Jail
A prior Street Sense vendor provides his opinion of the shelter system in New York City.
OpinionBy Jeffery McNeil February 3, 2010
Counting Blessings
A Street Sense Vendor reflects on how he realized what is important in life and how to overcome the struggles he faced.
OpinionBy Jeffery McNeil January 20, 2010
Jeff’s Take
A contributor reflects on ways to combat Seasonal Affective Disorder, or S.A.D.
OpinionBy Paul Taylor January 20, 2010
The Sun Does Come Out
A Writer’s Group Member offers that there is hope for those needing support as they transition from homelessness.
OpinionBy David Rubin January 20, 2010
Our Daily Bread
A Writer’s Group Member reflects on the Freedom of Press and how Street Sense allows greater local truth.
OpinionBy Robert Warren January 20, 2010
What Really Goes On…
A Writer’s Group Member reflects on interactions between people in DC and those experiencing homelessness.
OpinionBy Reginald Black January 20, 2010
Who I Write For
A Writer’s Group contributor reflects on why he contributes to Street Sense as a writer.
OpinionBy James Fetherson January 20, 2010
Thank You President Obama
A writer’s group member shares his thoughts on the ongoing War in Afghanistan.
The Next, “I Have a Dream.”
A contributor reflects on what is needed to help encourage reform for those experiencing homelessness.
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