By Lauren Pongan, National Director, Diverse Elders Coalition. In the United States, we’re used to thinking about elections as a cathartic day when we take action and contribute to the democratic process. Historically, every 4 years, the first Tuesday (after the first...
Over 1.5 Million American Indians Aren’t Registered to Vote
This article originally appeared on the NICOA blog. There are 4.7 million American Indians who are of voting age, according to a report titled “Obstacles at Every Turn: Barriers to Political Participation Faced by Native American Voters.” However, only 66 percent of...
BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, and People of Color) LGBT Elders Remind Us History Isn’t Just Lived, It’s Made
This article originally appeared on the SAGE blog. As we begin our celebration of LGBT History Month, we must recognize how LGBT history has been told. For decades, the trailblazing work of BIPOC LGBT pioneers has been eclipsed by white and cisgender narratives. Names...
How to Attract a Job Recruiter Using LinkedIn
Competition is fierce, so here's how you can help get a recruiter's attention By Nancy Collamer. This article originally appeared on the Next Avenue blog. Catching the attention of a job recruiter has long been a challenge, but it’s especially difficult right now. In...
Understanding the Impact of COVID on the LGBTQI Movement
This article originally appeared on the LGBT MAP blog. The COVID-19 pandemic has impacted all of us, making 2020 a year filled with challenges like no other. For individuals and families, workers and businesses, and social change organizations like LGBTQI and allied...
When Your Employer Insists You Go Into Work During the Pandemic
The recourse rules for employees are complicated and somewhat untested By Rosie Wolf Williams. This article originally appeared on the Next Avenue blog. Part of the THE CORONAVIRUS OUTBREAK: WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW SPECIAL REPORT Millions of Americans have been...