A year after SCOTUS ruling, advocates say criminalizing homelessness worsens housing crisis and cuts key support programs.

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D.C. launches new planning efforts to fight displacement and expand access to affordable housing across the District.

Language barriers in D.C. shelters endanger non-English speakers despite legal mandates and available translation services.

Aiden Eisenschenk is a weekly volunteer with Street Sense Media’s Vendor Employment Program. He works with vendors in the main office and over the phone, where he processes their payments, collects ...

Cynthia Herrion is an artist and vendor with Street Sense Media.

Apollos Robinson is an artist and vendor with Street Sense Media.

Shawn Fenwick's visual art.

It took a second For half of my life’s dreams to disappear I can’t believe my ears The pain wasn’t minute Better covered by shock A second sucked my hugs, my hand holds, face rubs, and foot rubs A ...

I called the shop at 7:38 I asked, “Are you open?” and they said, “Great!” Thirty dollars was what I had in all I said, “Sir, I have little funds, but my mustache you can see it’s way too long.” ...

Maurice Carter's latest drawing.

An inspiring Authority Magazine interview explores how small steps and a new mindset can create lasting community change.