Tag Archives: Adoption

Go figure

Posted on February 13, 2007 by David

Adoptive parents invest more time and financial resources in their children than do biological parents, because (and who would have thought?) “…they really want children.” So says a national study of 13,000 households just published in the American Sociological Review. … Continue reading →

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A manufactured “train wreck”

Posted on May 14, 2006 by David

Update: To illustrate the coordination of this article with other elements of the AGI, this action alert about the federal “marriage amendment” was sent out this morning by the “American Family Association”: “Once homosexual marriage is legal, our religious liberties … Continue reading →

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Adoption Institute Supports Gay Parents

Posted on March 24, 2006 by David

“Based on both the available research and growing experience, the report finds no child-centered reason to prevent gays and lesbians from becoming adoptive parents, and recommends that they be utilized more extensively to provide permanent, loving homes for children living … Continue reading →

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Why Courts Are Adopting Gay Parenting

Posted on March 16, 2006 by David

For those who may have missed this outstanding editorial: Washington Post March 12, 2006 By Dahlia Lithwick A heads-up to those of you still fretting about the alleged evils of gay marriage: The parade has moved on. Try as you … Continue reading →

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More right, wrong

Posted on April 26, 2005 by David

Loudoun Times-Mirror April 26, 2005 Editorial staff The Virginia Supreme Court deserves commendation for ruling wisely that the commonwealth must issue a birth certificate that lists same sex adoptive parents that reside in other states. The court really had no … Continue reading →

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Anti-gay adoption bill killed

Posted on February 17, 2005 by David

The star witness for the bill’s sponsor faces harsh criticism from a Senate committee. The Daily Press February 17, 2005 By John M.R. Bull RICHMOND — Hostile state senators attacked a bill that would make it harder for gays and … Continue reading →

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Bill against gay adoption loses

Posted on February 17, 2005 by David

A Senate committee rejects House measure intended to discourage such adoptions Richmond Times-Dispatch February 17, 2005 By Tyler Whitley The Senate Courts of Justice Committee defeated by voice vote yesterday a bill designed to discourage adoptions by homosexuals in Virginia. … Continue reading →

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