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I spent many moments throughout 2020 wondering how it will be written in future history books. The chapter labeled "Sara's 2020 experience" would highlight themes of gratitude and grief.…

For the past two years, I have worked in an alternative to incarceration program for people on probation and parole. And, for the past two years, I have been contemplating how to share the…

It was an average day that taught me more-than-average things about life in Kigali. As my roommate and I have grown to say, it was just another day in K-town.…

I will spend the fall semester in Kigali, Rwanda helping in the development of a social services program at an orphanage serving nearly 100 vulnerable boys. Though I feel more settled in New Orleans…

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. …

I came to the city hoping to learn about and assist in rebuilding people and communities, and I know with certainty now that this is exactly where I need to be to start making…