By Paul R. Pace While every election matters, the November 2022 midterms are imperative because human rights like voting, reproductive health and LGBTQIA+—issues central to social work’s mission and values—are in deep jeopardy. In some states, these rights are...
By Paul R. Pace While every election matters, the November 2022 midterms are imperative because human rights like voting, reproductive health and LGBTQIA+—issues central to social work’s mission and values—are in deep jeopardy. In some states, these rights are...
NASW has been vocal on the issue of voting rights. We encourage social workers to understand their own rights and those of their clients. Voter suppression efforts across the country have resulted in intimidation and confusion about who can vote and what...
By Paul R. Pace, News staff A social worker in Congress announced she will lead the next Social Work Caucus after its founder and chairman, U.S. Rep. Edolphus “Ed” Towns, D-N.Y., retires this year. Rep. Barbara Lee, D-Calif., said she is honored that Towns asked her...
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...
Election 2010 With the elections now over, we wanted to briefly recap the results and look forward to the 112th Congress. Although a few results are incomplete, more than 80% of PACE-endorsed candidates were victorious (member ID and password required). We are proud...
Political Climate Although it may feel like November's election is off in the distance, there are actually very few legislative days left for Members of Congress. For one thing, the House and Senate will go into recess around holidays, such as the Fourth of July. ...
- Visit www.socialworkers.org after you vote and let NASW know that you voted and see how other social workers are voting. - Election Night Watch With Your Social Work Colleagues - If you'd enjoy some good social work company tonight as history is made, the chat room...