All I see are rows of houses with sharp-cut edges to get caught on. Line upon line which house those partaking in the becoming of the world. Yet, the world becomes without a thought to what it houses. What houses me? Blooded bones, cell-filled skin, and the snap of an electrical synapse? It seems an ...

**The views in this post are the opinions of the author and the author alone. The author is not affiliated with any political following or group. Coffeehousewriters.com is a platform to share the author’s opinion and is not affiliated with these opinions** Lately, I am in my feelings about the ways of the world. With ...

A video recently surfaced online of high school students mocking a native elder outside the Lincoln Memorial. Rightfully, there was outrage. There was a cry for respect of veterans, as the elder is a Vietnam Veteran. There were demands the students make apologies. There were angry calls for the students and parents to be educated. But ...

After my last article, I decided that I would focus full-time on my fiction writing. It’s not that I don’t love writing articles, it’s just that the news grew more and more depressing each day. Could I write fun and entertaining articles? Of course, but I didn’t have the motivation to. Fiction is where I ...

Opinion Piece Dedication: For my daughter, a strong young woman with a beautiful mind of her own. That’s right; I’m a woman; a sis gender female, a daughter, a sister, a mother and a wife (so many labels). But I’m also something much more, a human being with thoughts, feelings, and creative ideas. I was ...

When I began my series, my intention was to share my own visual impairment, and the challenges I face when looking for a job. I was going to take readers along with me on my journey to finding a job while sharing the stories of others with disabilities. Now, at the end of this series, ...

As human beings, we all strive to be understood and heard. We want to be accepted for who we are, no matter what our differences are. Those with disabilities are misunderstood quite often, but somehow still manage to be understood and heard. Unfortunately, there are some people whose voices are hidden behind stereotypes and prejudices. ...

Colin Kaepernick kneeling during the National Anthem has created a lot of news frenzy in the media. It has also been a major source of debate among the public and within homes. I know I have debated this very subject myself with friends and family. The problem though, I realize, is that so much debate ...

Technology is no longer a luxury – it is a necessity to function in society these days. People are never disconnected from their media of choice. Because of this, the mass media are deeply ingrained in every aspect of our society and have a tight grip on what we see. It is impossible to deny ...

Hi, my name is Jordan Ballard. Chances are that, if you’re reading this, you somehow know me. You probably know that I’m 19 years old and have been writing for a long time. I watch documentaries for fun, and I could talk your ear off about the things I’m passionate about. I’m sarcastic and outspoken ...