Brave New Francis

Social Workers of the World Unite! • Executive Director of naswtx & naswla • (He/Him) • BLM • Ally to All

[Brave New Francis @socialworkwill]

With my daughter at From Vows to Victory in Austin this morning. Just wonderful to see all the gay, queer and many more! folks reaffirming their marriage vows. What an important right to celebrate and fight for! #lg

[Brave New Francis @socialworkwill]

At the No Kings Rally in Austin. Long live democracy for the people, by the people and represented by all the people! #NoKingsDay #NoKingsProtest #n

[Brave New Francis @socialworkwill]

Results showed 45% of participants secured housing, while $589,214 was saved in public service costs.

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[Brave New Francis @socialworkwill]

Michigan social work students can get $30K to pursue a master’s degree. That's a huge win for social workers and it's all related to the advocacy of @NASWMI! Love seeing this support for students and hope this leads to funding in more states.
https://t.co/NnfTs8y5QP

[Brave New Francis @socialworkwill]

Leviticus 19:33-34

When a foreigner resides among you in your land, do not mistreat them.

[Brave New Francis @socialworkwill]

The @RhodeIslandNASW chapter released a statement on the terrorist attacks in Israel.

"We mourn the loss of the lives of the innocent that have been taken both in Israel and in Palestine as a result of this terrorism."

https://t.co/YmHAWJwMXJ

[Brave New Francis @socialworkwill]

Congrats @NASWOhioChapter Executive Director Danielle Smith (center) for winning the Excellence in a State Campaign award @WGRDC! On the left is Sarah Butts, #NASW public policy director & Dina Kastner, NASW senior field organizer.

You are looking at three social work rockstars!

[George Takei @GeorgeTakei]

I’m sorry. In America, your right to exercise your religion doesn’t give you a right to discriminate.

If your business is open to the public, you don’t retain some license to discriminate based on religious belief. Religious bigotry is still bigotry.

SCOTUS should be ashamed.

[Joe Walsh @WalshFreedom]

Three thoughts this morning:

1) Putin’s invasion of Ukraine last year will go down in history as one of the biggest fuckups & biggest miscalculations ever made by a major figure on the world’s stage.

2) Joe Biden’s response to Putin’s invasion, Biden’s strong defense of Ukraine, and Biden’s leadership in assembling a unified worldwide coalition to stand WITH Ukraine and stand AGAINST Russia will go down in history as one of the greatest defenses of freedom & sovereignty ever put together on the world’s stage.

3) The world is so fortunate Trump lost in 2020.

[Dr. Mary E. Gonzalez @RepMaryGonzalez]

One year ago, the U.S. Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade, stripping away the right to make personal medical decisions from millions. Abortion is healthcare. We haven’t stopped fighting to restore this necessary care, and will continue to do so as long it takes. #txlege

[Emily Eby French @emilyebytx]

Austin-area book girlies! Today is the grand opening of Sunday Bookshop in Dripping Springs! I got my first of many hauls there and I cannot recommend it enough. Go get a book, stop at Deep Eddy, make a nice lil Sunday out of it!!

[Brave New Francis @socialworkwill]

Me (standing in shower):
7 yo (outside door): dfhfdhd!
Me: What?
7 yo: fhhff hgghhf!
Me: What? I can't hear you!
7 yo: gjgrunjkjgtp rrerer!!
Me: What? I'm in the shower!
7 yo (opens door): What's mom?
Me: ...

[Brave New Francis @socialworkwill]

This incredibly lifelike rendering shows we must go back to the office! A combo of jaundice, leprosy, morbid obesity and bad plastic surgery awaits the #WorkFromHome bunch.

PS - my fav part is the coffee cup, apple core and bed pan she's got going on on the bed. Winning combo!

[Brave New Francis @socialworkwill]

So glad to see #ICWA remain in place. Our country must recognize the sovereignty of indigenous rights and kids remaining with their families and culture is just sound policy.
https://t.co/4GrjT7vDB6

[Brave New Francis @socialworkwill]

Happy #PrideMonth everyone. I'm late to the party because Twitter has me conflicted about the new ownership, but regardless, I hope everyone celebrates love in their own unique way!

And Happy Early Fathers' Day too!

[Bowers For Texas @BowersForTexas]

BREAKING NEWS - The Governor has signed HB 567, the Texas CROWN Act! Thank you to Adjoa B-a Asamoah, Co-Creator of the CROWN Coalition, and Senator Borris L. Miles, our Senate Sponsor, and the countless tireless advocates for all of your hard work. We did it! #txlege #CrownAct

[Brave New Francis @socialworkwill]

@RepJamesFrank I appreciate this thoughtful and reflective look into both why you voted the way you did, as well as your concerns about the process. Thank you for your accountability while staying true to your values. You continue to lead with integrity, and Texas is better for your leadership.

[Brave New Francis @socialworkwill]

#NASW Action Alert: The Community Mental Wellness and Resilience Act (S. 1452/H.R. 3073) has been introduced. Urge Congress to support S. 1452/H.R. 3073 to address mental health issues raised by climate change and disasters https://t.co/LTV2IvmF0a #pleaseshare

[Brave New Francis @socialworkwill]

"Child poverty is a way bigger threat to children right now. Child abuse is a way bigger threat to children right now. Gun violence is a way bigger issue for parents...” Jonathan Van Ness, explaining what real priorities look like.
#txlege

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