Until recently, Willie Smith used to donate to the Denver VOICE. Then his circumstances changed, and his friend and fellow vendor David Gordon introduced Willie to the VOICE as a source of income.
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The “Ask a Vendor” column allows us to share the thoughts and wisdom of the diverse group of people who make up the Denver VOICE vendor pool.
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Denver VOICE vendors weigh in.
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Voting rules in the U.S. differ from state to state, and many states have adopted more restrictive registration and voting policies since 2012. Fortunately, Colorado makes it easy for all residents to register—even the homeless ones.
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The Hard Times Writing Workshop is a collaboration between Denver Public Library and Lighthouse Writers Workshop. The workshop is open to all members of the public—especially those experiencing homelessness. Each month, the Denver VOICE will publish a selection of the voices of Hard Times.
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“elite taskforce of revolutionary musicians” take on homelessness
“Homelessness is a crime. It’s almost a war crime,” says guitarist Tom Morello, formerly of Rage Against the Machine and now rocking again with supergroup Prophets of Rage.
Our cover story this month is an essay by longtime Denver VOICE vendor Raelene Johnson. In it, she details her vision for a self-sustaining community made up of tiny houses and recycling centers.
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By Danielle Krolewicz | Photo by Sarah Harvey
Jon Everett originally heard about the Denver VOICE through word of mouth. It took him a little while
The “Ask a Vendor” column allows us to share the thoughts and wisdom of the diverse group of people who make up the Denver VOICE vendor pool. Do you have a question for VOICE vendors? See below for more information on how to submit it.
If you could change one thing about the emergency shelter system in Denver, what would it be?
New HUD regulations to help transgender homeless
By Danielle Krolewicz
The Equal Access Rule proposed last November by the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) is expected to be finalized this month. Among other things,