The National Association of Social Workers (NASW) is an official partner in the August 28, 2021, March on For Voting Rights. Marches will take place virtually and in-person in five flagship cities—Atlanta, Miami, Houston, Phoenix and Washington, D.C.—as well as in...
The National Association of Social Workers (NASW) is an official partner in the August 28, 2021, March on For Voting Rights. Marches will take place virtually and in-person in five flagship cities—Atlanta, Miami, Houston, Phoenix and Washington, D.C.—as well as in...
Yesterday, GOP Presidential candidate Mitt Romney explained his reasons for seeking the Presidency and said that he is running for the middle class and that he is, “not concerned about the very poor.” His excuse was that, “we have a safety net there. If it needs a...
Recently, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) ruled that contraceptive services must be covered by most forms of insurance without a co-pay or deductible. Houses of worship are not required to provide birth control in their health coverage. The...
The Violence Against Women Act, or VAWA, has played a crucial role in the lives of women and families since its original passage in 1994. We have seen both a sharp increase in the reporting of domestic violence, and significant decrease in the number of people harmed...
Political Climate Now that the calendar has turned to 2012, the upcoming election cycle has begun to gain steam. The Iowa caucus and the New Hampshire primary are behind us, Republican candidates are looking down the road at the South Carolina primary. Pieces will...
Thirty-nine years ago today, January 22, the United States Supreme Court ruled that a women’s right to chose is protected and guaranteed by the Constitution. Despite efforts from some state legislatures to introduce and even pass a number of abortion restriction...
Health Action 2012, the conference for consumer health advocates, will be held at the Hyatt Regency Washington on Capitol Hill in Washington, DC from January 19-21, 2012. Health Action 2012 is sponsored by Families USA and NASW has been a regular cosponsor and...