People + causes

A standard for most Rwandan homes includes having a house girl or house boy help with weekly chores, and also for a guard to patrol the property at night. My house helpers do not…

Occupy D.C. continues in Freedom Plaza, with a mission of putting human needs above corporate greed. How fortunate I am to experience this movement among members and leaders from my Master of Social Work…

It’s a beautiful Saturday morning on Freedom Plaza. Colorful signs, banners and tents fill the square as dedicated campers emerge from sleeping bags and prepare for another day advocating for change. I sit at…

With Taking Back Wall Street now three weeks strong and local rallies sprouting up in cities nationwide, we cannot help but wonder what this could mean for our weekend in Washington, D.C. Whatever it…

On behalf of our “Mardi Gras Crew” of nine who spent four days kicking off Stop the Machine’s efforts on the Plaza, we are hopeful and energized to see the movement's progress.…

I have joined several committees and coalition meetings since starting my Masters program one month ago, but this will be my first “hands-on” experience as a social worker in training. …