Housing advocates are condemning Mayor Muriel Bowser’s proposed budget cuts to social safety net and housing programs in her ...

Housing as both a tradeable commodity and a fundamental human right, challenging government roles and systemic inequities.

Vendor Andrew Anderson looks back on the history of the Pride movement and those who sacrificed so others could have rights.

A drawing by Maurice Carter.

A drawing by Shawn Fenwick.

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Budget season is in full swing, and, like in past years, the D.C. Council has a different vision for the city’s fiscal future ...

Wendell Williams reflects on missed buses, quiet cities, and unexpected joy in Linz, Austria, on a memorable Christmas Day.

Street Sense was honored to receive five awards from the D.C. chapter of the Society of Professional Journalists.

Repeated encampment closures at MLK Library displaced at least a dozen people and closed one of the last places to sleep ...

James Lyles III reflects on a complex relationship with his father—marked by discipline, criticism, and moments of connection.

Our mission is to end homelessness in the Washington, D.C. area by empowering people in need with the skills, tools, and confidence to succeed. Together we use a range of media platforms to raise ...