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For the second consecutive year the Department of Defense has designated June, as it LGBTQ pride month. That statement alone would make any advocate pause and enjoy the moment of just how far we have come. Since the repeal of …
It is time to reinvest in social work and Senator Barbara Mikulski of Maryland plans to do just that as the nation faces a shortage of social workers. Senator Mikulski knows just how essential social workers are because she is …
As the debate over the impending publication of the DSM-5 continues, it seems that Social Workers are finally stepping up to the platform to chime in about their opposition to this newest version of the DSM. In April 2012, Psychology …
Here come the navigators! As the health insurance exchanges prepare for their official roll out October 1 this year (today), the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) recently announced it will award $54 million in grants to hire “navigators” who will assist people wanting …
3 1/2 years ago really wasn’t all that long ago, yet it feels like a life time. 3 1/2 years ago, Parker (who has Fragile X Syndrome) was 10 1/2. 3 1/2 years ago Parker could barely talk. 3 1/2 years …
First off, I don’t think anyone should necessarily take themselves too seriously and exalt to some level that places them as better than others. We all have our strengths, and we all have our place in this world. However, imagine …
A recent study suggests that Birth Control costs are unequal across neighborhoods, an inequality that follows a socioeconomic trend. Researchers focused on the price of seven commonly used contraceptives — including various forms of the pill, as well as transvaginal options like …
Women is Saudi Arabia have taken a huge step for equality with the anti-domestic violence campaign, “No More Abuse.” Associated with the King Khalid Foundation, this campaign is a major milestone in a country where gender inequality rank at one …
Ending homelessness is a lofty goal for the Kindling Group, a team working towards solutions for critical social issues. Social Workers aspire to provide safe shelter and resources for vulnerable populations. The upcoming @home game may be a way to combine …
It’s hard sometimes to believe that our words have meanings, especially in politics when so many decisions are made based on where the money rests. On Monday, one member of Nevada’s Senate proved just how important our words and lives …
