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NASW responds to leaked draft opinion that suggests U.S. Supreme Court may overturn Roe v. Wade

May 03, 2022

NASW remains resolute in its commitment to protect reproductive rights and freedoms

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NASW congratulates Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson her historic appointment, confirmation to the U.S. Supreme Court

Apr 07, 2022

Judge Brown Jackson will be the first Black woman to serve on the highest court and has demonstrated a fair-minded approach to justice

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NASW Applauds Congress for Passing the Violence Against Women Act Reauthorization Act of 2022

Mar 17, 2022

Legislation includes stronger rape prevention measures and support for LGBT and other marginalized communities

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NASW opposes legislation that seeks to restrict freedom and human rights of people who are LGBTQ+

Mar 09, 2022

Florida "Don't Say Gay" bill is a shameful, politically motivated attack on LGBTQ+ people and students

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NASW condemns war in Ukraine

Mar 02, 2022

Social workers know first hand the damaging effects of war

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NASW Congratulates Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson for her Historic Nomination to the U.S. Supreme Court

Mar 01, 2022

Nomination is a long-overdue step toward a Court that better reflects the America it serves

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NASW Condemns Efforts to Redefine Child Abuse to Include Gender-Affirming Care

Feb 25, 2022

Efforts perpetuate transphobia, and further harm the mental health and well-being of transgender and gender expansive youth

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NASW congratulates Social Work Pioneer Dr. Bernice C. Harper on her 100th Birthday

Feb 23, 2022

 A trailblazer, Harper was one of the first Black women to earn master's degrees in social work and public health

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NASW Anti-Racism Statement

Feb 23, 2022

NASW outlines our stance against racial hatred, bias, systemic racism, and the oppression of specific groups.

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NASW Calls on the Senate to Pass Legislation to Protect Voting Rights

Jan 13, 2022

Sens. Manchin and Sinema, others, must not let arcane Senate rules stand in the way of voting rights

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