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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.

Iowa’s New Redaction Law: FAQ

First published on April 30, 2021 • Last updated on January 6, 2024

Where things stand today and how Iowa’s HF855 will work if it is ultimately enacted and implemented.

The 5 Most Pernicious Myths about Adult Adopted People

First published on April 7, 2021 • Last updated on May 4, 2022

Myths, stereotypes, and tropes that are used to demonize or demean adult adopted people like me, with a focus on adoptees in the United States.

Let’s Rise for Rhode Island

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.

Legislation: Where We Stand, What You Can Do

First published on March 22, 2021 • Last updated on March 23, 2021

As we move into a critical period in many state legislative sessions—and as the U.S. Congress essentially moves forward with a new session—here’s where we stand and what all of us can do today.

What Works, What’s Broken, and Who Bears the Cost

First published on March 18, 2021 • Last updated on November 22, 2022

How current U.S. immigration law has failed intercountry adoptees.

The (Ongoing) Truth About Florida

First published on March 13, 2021 • Last updated on March 13, 2021

This time, I will jump in a frozen Minnesota lake and donate $500 to charity if I am wrong.

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.

A Brief History of Florida Adoptee Rights

First published on February 28, 2021 • Last updated on February 28, 2021

The updated report covers the beginning of Florida adoption law in 1885 and provides a more than 100-year timeline of adoptee rights in the state.

Why I Changed Hawaii’s Status

First published on November 1, 2020 • Last updated on June 2, 2021

Hawai’i has been reclassified as a state with compromised rights for adult adoptees. Here’s why.

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