For most years I have been teaching social work students, I have taught policy classes. There is an expectation of political engagement for social workers, and this aspect of our Code of Ethics is something I teach within the first week of policy class. But political engagement is something that is (should be) for everyone.Continue reading “Basics of engaging with elected officials”
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“Someone struggled for your right to vote. Use it.”
This quote by Susan B. Anthony is the heart of what I focus on when talking with students (or anyone) about voting. I want people to vote, and I want us all to take that responsibility seriously…which means being prepared and being thoughtful (full of thought) about who it is we are electing. Whether youContinue reading ““Someone struggled for your right to vote. Use it.””
Teaching (toward) the Beloved Community 