Street Sense vendor Abel Putu talks about his new apartment and what wheelchair basketball means to him in his life.

Congress has introduced a new bill that would increase the penalties for people camping outdoors on public property.

Dikla Mashiah reflects on the closure of UDC’s PATHS program, highlighting its impact on TANF families and its lasting legacy ...

Robert Warren’s poem demands we “say their names,” confronting systemic racism, housing injustice, poverty, and the need for accountability.

Sybil Taylor reflects on autumn’s arrival, family struggles, and hopes for shelter, resilience, and support while selling Street Sense.

Molly is a current junior at The George Washington University studying journalism and mass communications interning at Street Sense Media this fall semester.

Shani Laskin is a recent graduate from McGill University with a B.A. in Environment, Development, and Organismal Biology.

Behind the bright red doors of a downtown church is a hive of activity. On any given day, the Street Sense office is bustling with vendors, interns, staff, and volunteers putting together the ...

Arisha is a sophomore studying Interaction Design at The George Washington University, exploring the intersection of art and technology.

Ranee is a senior at Georgetown University, where she studies foreign policy, journalism, and diplomatic studies.

Aida Peery critiques federal and state National Guard presence in D.C., linking crime, politics, and threats to marginalized ...

Invisible Prophet reflects on CIA espionage, family life, mental health, and the balance between conditioning, compassion, ...