Resources For Community Practice: Websites & Blogs

by Rachel L. West, MSW, LMSW
SJS Staff Writer

Below are a few blogs and websites that I have found helpful:

Classroom to Capital: This is Melinda K. Lewis’ blog on macro social work.  Provides resources in the area of community organizing, policy analysis, advocacy, and organizational development.

Notes from an Aspiring Humanitarian:  Relando Thompkins’ blog focuses on social justice issues.

Radical Social Work:  Articles and resources related to Radical Social Work.

Govtrack.us: This tool enables users to track legislation in the United States Congress and in state legislatures.  You can read bill summaries and use your email or social media account to receive updates about the bills progress.

THOMAS: operated by the Library of Congress, THOMAS enables users to find info on bills, resolutions, congressional activity, congressional records, schedules, calendars, committee info, presidential nominations, treaties, and government resources.