Proposed Medicaid cuts could increase homelessness and harm health care access for D.C.’s most vulnerable residents, ...

Nearly 40% of D.C. child abuse cases went unresolved last year amid staffing shortages and rising foster care placements.

D.C. continues encampment closures under new protocol, displacing residents with reduced notice and limited support options.

As D.C. closes over 700 seasonal beds with the end of hypothermia season, year-round homeless shelters are reaching capacity.

What about not actively donating or giving to the less fortunate — does that make you a sociopath? I mean, it’s not great, but monetary stress, as well as uncertainty about where those funds actually ...

A heartfelt poem exploring the struggle to avoid hate and maintain kindness despite strong political differences.

Maurice Carter's latest drawing.

Shawn Fenwick's visual art.

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

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.” ...

And fight against injustices Inflicted on the downtrodden In plain sight Word to the wise Keep your eyes To the sky Keep hope alive I love it when we st ...