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Why we will no longer be a welcoming church

We’ve decided to quit being a welcoming church. No kidding. We’re giving it up. Like so many congregations, we’ve sunk an amazing amount of time and energy into becoming a welcoming church. We changed worship styles, trained greeters and ushers, wore name tags, brewed coffee, went to workshops on hospitality and put our friendliest people …

How white supremacists and the far right use Bitcoin to evade the law and get rich

Banned by traditional financial institutions, they have taken refuge in digital currencies, which they are using in ever more secretive ways to avoid the oversight of banks, regulators and courts.

Boys Will Be the Kind of Boys They Are Socialized to Be

When men exemplify that is permissible — expected even — to behave as less than fully human, boys learn to treat others as subhuman.

Chow Mein vs. Lo Mein: What's the Real Difference Between Them?

When it comes to chow mein vs. low mein, the similar-looking dishes are popular in Chinese cuisine, but they are very different. Here's how.

Why Seniors Want Home Care

According to a recent study, 87% of seniors would prefer to age in place by remaining at home. But, why are the number of seniors in nursing homes and hospitals on the rise? Here are three reasons why seniors today want home care and aren’t always getting what they want.

The Quest for Transgender Equality

Being transgender today is still unreasonably hard, but it is far from hopeless. This is the first in a series looking at the challenges ahead.

Why do I need a Social Security Attorney

At Agee Clymer Mitchell and Laret, we have highly-experienced professionals long versed in the process of the law, here to assist and guide your potential actions.

How 'empathy gap' among social workers can affect services for people of color

Social workers think of themselves as empathetic individuals—after all, they went into social work specifically to help people. But empathy isn't a perfect motivator. Terence Fitzgerald, a clinical associate professor at the USC Suzanne Dworak-Peck School of Social Work who studies institutional racism and child welfare, found that an "empathy gap" among white social workers can hurt the services received by people of color. He shares his recent research.

Social Security: What to do when a family member dies

If you are a spouse, child or parent of someone who has died, you may qualify for Social Security benefits. To get spousal benefits, the deceased family member must have worked long enough under Social Security to qualify.

A key tip for premedical students: Ask for help

A simple Google search is all you need to do to gauge the difficulty individuals have with asking for help.

Connecting some of the dots on social services

This week we found out the Government is looking at using people accessing mental health services as a cash cow for their mates. The social Read More

Human services: Do you know what they are?

Human services are having a difficult year — at both the state and federal levels. One reason, I think, is that the general public has only a vague idea of ...

Tips for Kids With Social Struggles During Family Visits

The best way to handle kids' social issues and family visits during the holiday season is for you and your child to be prepared with these tips!

Health and Human Services: Is it Right for You?

Are you interested in helping your community and working with vulnerable groups? Then Health and Human Services might be the right field for you.

Can I Claim a Social Security Survivor Benefit After 20 Years?

Here's what widows and widowers should know about Social Security for survivors.

My Wife Won’t Stop Soliciting Donations for Her Embarrassing “Charity”

Can I invest my kids’ Social Security survivor benefits?

There are several options to invest for minor children.