Family and Maternity Leave Around the World: How Does the USA Measure Up?
In the last few decades, women have been dominating the workforce because having a single income family is no longer enough...
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Restoration of Hope: Formation of CRISP the Social Work Policy Think Tank
by Deona Hooper, MSW Recently, I had the opportunity to attend a reception that honored the formation of the Congressional...
Interview with Matt Braman: Author Behind Social Workers Can Do More Than Reduce Gun Violence
Rarely, do I read an opinion piece or article not located on a social work site written from a social...
The Sandy Hook Broken Promise
by Deona Hooper, MSW I remember the day the tragic news of Sandy Hook hit the airwaves, and I thought...
Backward in Values: North Carolina Rolls Back Needed Programs
What happened to the progressive state we once knew here in North Carolina? This state of ours, which was once...
Is Disability the New Welfare
by Vilissa K. Thompson, LMSW It seems as if disability benefits has become a fiery political topic for many countries....
UK Perspective on Margaret Thatcher’s Reign as Prime Minister: The Unforgettable Lady of British Politics
by Vida Douglas The only woman prime minister of British politics died on 8th April 2013 aged 87. Margaret Thatcher...
Have Millennials Abandoned Yes We Can?
by Vilissa Thompson, LMSW Have Millennials abandoned "Yes We Can" since the 2012 election? Recently, I went to my first...
Marriage Equality Goes Before the Supreme High Court
Daniel Martinez-Leffew (left) wrote a letter to Chief Justice Roberts, urging him to accept marriage equality. Shown from right to...
Macro Community Practice: Why It Can’t Be Separated From Politics
In today's interconnected world, social workers are increasingly recognizing the importance of engaging in political discussions and advocating for policy...
NASW-NC Lobby Day: Livingstone College Showed Up
On March 20, 2013, the National Association of Social Workers-North Carolina Chapter (NASW-NC) held its Lobby Day 2013, which always...
Discrimination in North Carolina
Discrimination is reeking its ugly head in North Carolina again. Voter restrictions laws, a topic of much debate, could make...
Congresswoman Barbara Announces the Re-launch of the Congressional Social Work Caucus
Washington, D.C. —Today, Congresswoman Barbara Lee announced the official re-launch of the Congressional Social Work Caucus during the 113th Congress....
Scalia Calls Voting Rights Act of 1965 A Racial Entitlement
by Deona Hooper, MSW Desiline Victors at the Presidential State of the Union 2013 After opening arguments at the US...
Chuck Hagel Finally Confirmed As US Defense Secretary
by Deona Hooper, MSW Photo: AP Secretary of Defense nominee Chuck Hagel testifies before the Senate Armed Services Committee during...
Michelle Obama’s Appearance at the Oscars Infuriated the Right Wing
by Deona Hooper, MSW First Lady, Michelle Obama with some assistance from Jack Nicholas announced the winner for Best Picture...
Social Workers in Politics: Interview with Tanya Roberts
It seems social workers fulfilling their thirst for politics, community organizing, and activism on social issues are back on the...
Child Welfare: Make it or Break it
By Nikki Truax Today Child Welfare remains to have key components being argued in Washington, D.C., and while there are...
How Does Lack of Child Care Impact Escaping Poverty
By any account, the current state of subsidized child care funding is in crisis. Too many people need services, too...
Child Care Subsidies: Why Is This A Federal Program
The federal government has supports in place intended to assist low income families to obtain the necessary child care, so...
