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Say NO to Louisiana SB392

First published on April 23, 2018 • Last updated on May 28, 2019

Does your brother have control over your life

The bill requires psychological counseling, registration with an adoption registry, and consent by birth parents to release an original birth certificate. It also gives birth siblings veto power over release of the OBC.

It’s Time to End the War Against the AAC

First published on April 16, 2018 • Last updated on April 17, 2018

Right the Ship is a failed personalized attempt for revenge, not a legitimate vehicle for reform. It’s time to end what has become a petty war against the AAC. It’s time to move on.

Legislative Update: Florida, New York and All Others

First published on February 19, 2018 • Last updated on February 19, 2018

February 2018 Legislative OBC Update

The latest in adoptee rights legislation, with sessions just getting started, in full swing, or even close to adjournment. New York and Florida are the big ones but others hang on to the promise of clean.

The Myth of the One-Chance OBC

First published on January 30, 2018 • Last updated on March 6, 2020

Floating Paper Airplanes OBC

Two states, Illinois and Texas, have recently said they provide one copy—and only one—of the original birth certificate, no matter what happened to your first.

What a Veto Means Today

First published on January 11, 2018 • Last updated on January 11, 2018

If you didn’t think a veto in New York would happen before, think again of what can happen today.

What the Missouri Is Going On?

First published on January 5, 2018 • Last updated on May 18, 2018

Stoplights in all directions with all the lights on

Two recently introduced bills in Missouri don’t make a lot of sense, plus it’s confusing as to why they are necessary or who is advocating for the changes.

Contact Governor Cuomo Today

First published on December 20, 2017 • Last updated on December 31, 2017

You can tweet, post, yell, pray, or fill out an online form. But it’s now best to call. Tell Gov. Cuomo to veto A53036B.

The Truth About Florida

First published on December 6, 2017 • Last updated on January 31, 2019

HB821 and HB357 Florida

The truth about Florida is this: no OBC access bill will get through the Florida legislature this session without legislators adding crippling and discriminatory restrictions. Ask questions. But insist on true answers.

What You (Don’t) Get in Pennsylvania

First published on November 21, 2017 • Last updated on November 21, 2017

Melted Rainbow Ice Cream Cone

Far from a copy of an original birth certificate, the document Pennsylvania adoptees actually receive today is so disappointing as to be laughable.

Fact-Checking Florida HB357

First published on November 20, 2017 • Last updated on January 31, 2019

When you fact-check claims of anonymous people who tell adoptees to swallow inequality, the decision is easy. No to HB357. It’s yet another disaster.

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