Tag Archives: letter to the editor

Foster children: Support Social Workers

Posted on September 5, 2021 by msw blog

Re: “Lawsuit: Washington’s shuttling of foster kids fails them” [Jan. 29, Local News]: The disturbing, draining and sometimes dangerous work — often done alone — that social workers do also needs attention. Policies and laws need changing to create a more trauma-informed … Continue reading →

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Essential Workers

Posted on September 2, 2021 by msw blog

By Letters editorThe Seattle TimesRe: “Gov. Inslee: Law enforcement, firefighters, grocery workers to get COVID-19 vaccines in March” [March 4, Health]:I am overjoyed that essential workers like grocery employees will finally get their long-deserved shot at immunity starting March 22. … Continue reading →

Posted in Reading | Tagged cleanliness, community, custodian, employment, Essential workers, Evalynn Fae Taganna Romano, health, immigrants, infection, infection-control, letter to the editor, newspaper, Op Ed, opinions, opportunity, pandemic, published, refugees, Society, writing | 4 Comments

The Threat

Posted on October 30, 2020 by msw blog

My God, what happened to our country that citizens should be subjected to such abuse from our president? – Barbara Maus, Black Diamond

Posted in Reflections | Tagged advocacy, daily dilemmas, disabilities, disadvantaged individuals, harassment, health care, homeless, housing, letter to the editor, life style, opportunity, policy, punishment, shelter, social services, social work, taxes, tough times, transportation costs, Vote | 2 Comments

Show Compassion

Posted on April 9, 2020 by msw blog

I love the Opt Ed section of the paper. I believe we all need to write at least one letter on something we’re passionate about in our lifetime. In saying that, I applaud this reader Any of us could … Continue reading →

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Letter to the Editor

Posted on September 21, 2018 by msw blog

Comical Explanation

Posted in Reflections | Tagged advocacy, comic strip, insult, letter to the editor, newspaper, opinions, published, writing | 4 Comments

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