Rhode Island

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.

First published on April 3, 2021 • Last updated on April 18, 2021

If you are involved in adoptee rights work or in adoption reform, please sign on to support Rhode Island SB250/HB6189.

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.

First published on January 1, 2020 • Last updated on January 14, 2020

How, when, and where adult adopted people may currently order copies of their own original birth certificates in the unrestricted OBC states.

First published on March 9, 2017 • Last updated on November 21, 2022

Adoptee rights and Rhode Island law, with a focus on original birth certificates, court records, descendants, and adult adoption.