Social workers have a long tradition of social justice and political advocacy – to include working to expand and protect voting rights and promote voter registration. Our essential work on behalf of protecting voting rights is needed now more than ever. The right to...
Social workers have a long tradition of social justice and political advocacy – to include working to expand and protect voting rights and promote voter registration. Our essential work on behalf of protecting voting rights is needed now more than ever. The right to...
When NASW works on issues involving women and girls, you may be tempted to think of it in a domestic context; equal pay for equal work and reproductive choice are two common examples. However, we must bear in mind the international aspects of our work in this area as...
Twin measures passed the full House and the Senate Armed Services Committee on repealing the military’s Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell (DADT) policy this week. While this does not mean the policy has been eliminated, these two votes represented the biggest hurdles that stood...
NASW, in partnership with the National Alliance of Pupil Serving Organizations (NAPSO) coalition, held a briefing for Senate staff to educate them about the role of specialized instructional support personnel in promoting student success as Congress gears up to...
NASW is partnering with the College for Access and Success and the U.S. PIRG to urge Congress to ensure that the Restoring American Financial Stability Act (S. 3217) gives the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) full authority over all private student loans....
Political Climate With the health care debate now behind us, Capitol Hill and the Obama Administration have moved on to other things. Issues of great significance include a pending Supreme Court nomination, fluctuating news on employment, and several Congressional...
Take Action Today! Action Requested Contact your Representative today about signing on as a cosponsor to H.R. 5040, the "HIT Extension for Behavioral Health Services Act." Background Rep. Patrick Kennedy (D-RI) has introduced bi-partisan legislation along with Rep....