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.

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

In 2023, for the first time, more than half of those who died while experiencing homelessness in Washington, D.C., died of an opioid overdose. The percentage of homeless residents dying of opioid ...

Potential cuts to Medicaid threaten D.C.’s homeless and formerly homeless populations Proposed Medicaid cuts could increase homelessness and harm health care access for D.C.’s most vulnerable ...

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

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.” ...

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 ...

The District of Columbia’s Child and Family Services Agency (CFSA) is facing renewed scrutiny following a rise in incomplete investigations into reports of abuse and neglect and a simultaneous ...