A great way to exercise a little social work leadership is to write a letter to the editor. These are simple and powerful statements that let you share your view on an important issue--in a way that portrays the social work perspective. Remember to identify yourself as a social worker when you write.

Here are some examples from our students [please note I'm supporting their effort and don't necessarily endorse everything in the content]. To see them you'll need to use Explorer (wont' work with Mozilla).



http://www.nytimes.com/2010/10/24/opinion/l24voting.html?_r=1&partner=rssnyt&emc=rss

http://www.dailytarheel.com/index.php/article/2010/10/republican_congress_would_not_help_the_needy

http://www.newsobserver.com/2010/10/21/752434/sensitivity-check.html

http://www.technicianonline.com/viewpoint/letter-to-the-editor-daniel-velez-october-19-2010-1.2373663

http://www.technicianonline.com/viewpoint/letter-to-the-editor-daniel-velez-october-19-2010-1.2373663

http://www.dailytarheel.com/index.php/article/2010/10/coples_tweet_out_of_line_with_thorps_message