Arizona

Arizona’s New Donut Hole Law: FAQ

First published on December 31, 2021 • Last updated on October 12, 2023

The Arizona legislature enacted a new law in 2021 that blasted a hole into the middle of adoptee rights in the state. Whether you call that hole a gap, a pie hole, or a donut hole (as I do), it creates two unequal classes of adopted people in the state.

38 Organizations Say No to Discriminatory Arizona Bills

First published on June 16, 2021 • Last updated on June 16, 2021

More than 200 people joined state, national, and international adoptee-rights and adoption-reform organizations to say no to SB1831/HB2921.

Sign Up: National Week of Action

First published on May 24, 2021 • Last updated on December 5, 2021

Take action—a full week of action. I’m launching a National Week of Action and encouraging you—my friends, allies, and colleagues—to join me.

Bill Actions for the First Week of March

First published on March 1, 2021 • Last updated on March 3, 2021

Bills in Arizona, Idaho, and Tennessee are up for consideration in committee this week, plus bills in Iowa and Mississippi are facing critical deadlines.

When the Biggest Opposition is a Pandemic

First published on March 14, 2020 • Last updated on May 26, 2020

Remaining genuine equal rights bills are trying to get attention while a pandemic closes down capitols. Here’s a legislative update.

Arizona

First published on February 27, 2017 • Last updated on October 12, 2023

Adoptee rights and Arizona law, focusing on original birth certificates, court records, descendants, and adult adoption.