By Mel Wilson, NASW Senior Policy Adviser Donald Trump issued more than 100 Executive Orders (EOs) on January 20, the first day of his presidency. Chief among them was a series of EOs dealing with immigration/migration which - in the opinion of the National...
Policies are unprecedented departure from nation’s long-standing stance as a refuge for migrants
Voting rights advocates say purges are a tool to suppress voting
By Jo Seiders NASW Senior Human Rights Policy Associate – DEI As with most holidays, the history behind their recognition is complex, with perspectives that are dynamic and intersectional. Social workers, who continuously advocate for justice across cultures, must...
Mistreatment of Haitian Migrants has long history
STAR Act would create student scholarship
Her death underscores need for major policing reforms
By Mel Wilson, NASW Senior Policy Advisor The Nebraska legislature recently restored the voting rights of 7,000 people with felony convictions who have already completed their full sentences. However, two days before the law (Legislative Bill 20) was set to go into...