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Trump Smithsonian Executive Order attempts to erase racism from U.S. history

Order is part of Administration’s backlash against diversity, equity and inclusion

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Discriminatory policies targeting LGBTQ+ people are form of political violence

Trump Administration, states have enacted executive orders and laws to strip rights of LGBTQ+ people

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Using Alien Enemies Act to deport Venezuelans is legally, morally questionable

Action has been successfully challenged in court, but human rights groups must stay vigilant

Wanted: Resilience and Fortitude

Every department and every institution of democracy is getting hit. It really is too much to keep track of and that’s part of the plan. Here’s how to cope.

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Eliminating the Department of Education will have disastrous impact

Action will exacerbate educational disparities, weaken support for teachers, and harm quality of U.S. education

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Social Workers Help Pet Owners Navigate Homelessness

Social Workers Help Pet Owners Navigate Homelessness

Last year, New York city opened its first pet-inclusive homeless shelter By Faye Beard Christine Kim, MSW, knows well the choice many unhoused individuals face when deciding to keep their pets with them—no matter what. “Many people experiencing homelessness are even...

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Veterans in Crisis: A Social Worker’s Guide to Suicide Prevention

Veterans in Crisis: A Social Worker’s Guide to Suicide Prevention

By Maren Dale Every day, 17 veterans die by suicide. The number is tragic. At the same time, it can get lost in the volume of data social workers interact with every day. It also can be hard to fully grasp the scope of what that figure means. So, consider this for a...

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