Street Spirit narrative poetry: being heard
By Douglas Levon Dawkins on A poem from incarcerated poet Douglas Levon Dawkins' collection, "Exhibit A: Homelessness"
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What if I told you I could change reality right in front of you?
By Jack Bragen on Frederick Walford has been in treatment for "delusional thoughts" for years now. But what if I told you he has been misdiagnosed?
Good terminology is necessary for good mental health treatment
By Jack Bragen on Mental health consumers are rendered impotent by the verbal and psychological tactics of those in the mental health treatment system. This prevents us from building decent lives for ourselves.
How to support unsheltered people in the winter months
By Street Spirit staff on Living outside is never easy, but the rain and cold create additional burdens for unhoused people. The following is a list of items to keep on hand to help meet the immediate needs of unsheltered people during the winter months.
Natascha the sentient house cat
By Jack Bragen on Justin had what he wanted. Natascha was a one-year-old, female, Russian Blue cat, in near-perfect health. He had bought a pet hospital months before to avoid answering the questions of an adoption agency or county shelter.
The five steps to becoming homeless: this could be you
By Timothy Busby on With evictions notices becoming legal once again, tens of thousands of Americans who once believed that they would never become unsheltered are going to experience homelessness firsthand.
People living with mental illness are not represented in politics
By Jack Bragen on As an adult with mental illness and progressive values, my primary focus is not on national politics or getting Trump out of office. My main concern is about the treatment of people who live with mental illness and our lack of opportunities to better our conditions.
Nothing to say
By Peter Moland on When there’s nothing to say We sit in silence At least we sit together Forever and ever I think of
Social media activism: performative, or productive allyship?
By Edrisina Sklar on What happens when social media is not just an addition to the cause—what happens when the majority of activism is taking place virtually? In the midst of a new surge of the Black Lives Matter movement, many are forced to evaluate the impact (or lack thereof) of their contribution.
Wealth
By Peter Moland on The disease of greed is what i see youve done plucked every fruit from the tree for yourself all you
Life
By Peter Moland on Life is hard No one said that its easy Theres ups and theres downs Trust and believe me But dont