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Democrats Take a Page From Motown
As I watched the Democratic National Committee’s convention last week and listened to many pundits describe it as flawless, I thought about how much of Motown’s success was due to its meticulous grooming of its
Michelle Obama Steals the Show
If you have not watched former First Lady Michelle Obama’s speech at the Democratic National Convention, you owe it to yourself to watch what CNN’s Anderson Cooper called the most powerful political speech he’s ever
My Voice Will Be Heard
The Social Work Democracy Project, a 501(c)3 nonprofit and nonpartisan organization created to encourage social workers to step up our civic engagement in the wake of increasing threats to destabilize and end democracy as we
Protecting America’s Vulnerable Children
Rep. Danny K. Davis (D-IL-7) joined Rep. Darin LaHood (R-IL-16) in introducing the bipartisan Protecting America’s Children by Strengthening Families Act (H.R. 9076). This bill would reauthorize Title IV-B of the Social Security Act to
Bidding Farewell to Three Special People
One of the toughest things about growing old is seeing family, friends, colleagues, and people you admire end their life journeys. It is a fate that awaits us all, but we are never prepared for
As the Dust Begins to Settle
The political landscape appears to be a swirling sandstorm with Kamala Harris’s ascension to the top spot of the Democratic ticket. After agonizing weeks of waiting to see if President Biden would accept the bleak
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Unleashing the Power of Social Work on the Hill
Social workers have a strong cause they’re interested in resolving which makes them ideal to tackle the battle on the Hill. Together with the people in the local community, we can be a part of change that’s needed in the political sphere. They’re more likely to be concerned about the same problems as the community. You decide what views will make the most difference in your community and work on changes in the caucus that will deliver the best results. We compassionately lend a listening ear to our friends and neighbors in Washington, DC. Our social worker initiative is an advocate for real issues and causes that are impacting your local area.