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Adoption - Unmarried Equality - 2 views

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    Should single people to allowed to adopt? This website fights for the equality of unmarried people and it discusses whether or not unmarried people should deserve more equal opportunity of being able to adopt a child. it explains first that there are so many children waiting to be adopted. Then the website also talks about how unmarried people actually want to adopt. 
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    I really do not understand why adoption agencies are refusing to adopt children out to same sex couples, or single people because if someone is going to love and provide for that child, what does it matter who they marry? The number of children who are looking for a loving family is endless, so many children need to be adopted.
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    If the couple is same sex or single and make the requirements to adopt then why not. There are so many children in foster care that are waiting to be adopted. It shouldn't matter a persons sexual preferance to be able to adopt as long as the couple loves and can provide for the child. It also shouldn't matter if one is single. Again as long as the person can love and provide for the child there shouldn't be a problem.
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    Being married should not have any precedence over those who are not. Love is a universal concept that everyone has to offer. Women no longer need a man to provide for them, so why should one have to be married to love and care for a child? Especially if the willing parent has no issue providing the means to support the child. It is better than just leaving the child in a system that gives them no actual emotional support, which only contributes to abandonment and self-worth issues.
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    Personally I think anyone who is willing to tell themselves that they want to take in a child that is not born from their blood line and care for that child as if they are then all power to them, there are too many children out there that don't have homes and are put in the system until they age out and I think equality for single people is the right thing to do.
kopsahl3513

Lesbian and Gay Rights 101 - 1 views

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    This website looks at gay rights to adopt. Because adoption is such a large topic, I think this is unique since it looks at gay and lesbian rights. The site outlines the issue and discusses each side.
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    Not all states give homosexual couples the same adoption rights as heterosexual couples. There is no statistical data or research to show why gay parents would be any different than straight parents.
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    Part 2: Search engine used: http://www.metacrawler.com/ URL: http://civilliberty.about.com/od/gendersexuality/ig/Lesbian-and-Gay-Rights-101/Gay-Adoption-Rights.htm Original: 1. "A child is better off with one father and one mother." Even if this claim were true (and there's no evidence that it is), it would be irrelevant. States allow adoption by individuals, and not just by married couples, precisely because they recognize that any healthy, stable family environment is a better option than the foster care system. Paraphrase: "A child is better off with one mom and one dad." There is no evidence that this statement is true, however providing evidence would not make it any more relevant. States not only allow married couples to adopt, but single parents too. This has something to do with recognizing that any environment that is healthy and stable is a more realistic option than foster care.
Jerry McClay

Adoption, International, Domestic, Waiting Child, Baby, Infant, Open - 0 views

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    Explains what adoption is, gives information. Provides news and future prospective of adoption in America and elsewhere.
marcad

Single Parent Adoption - 0 views

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    This website will give you information on specific laws that you want to know about. This particular page will tell you about single parent adoption along with cons and tips.
jen2081270

Craigslist Babies - 7 views

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    I can not believe that people really place ads on Craigslist pretty much giving away or selling their children like pets. This article shows real ads that were placed to basically get rid of their children just the same as one would sell a dresser. Not only does this actually happen it is LEGAL!
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    This insane and wrong! I cannot believe this actually happens. How can you give your child to a random person with out getting a professional background check. This article blows my mind.
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    Just reading the title of this article made me cringe however, after reading the details, some of the proponents viewpoints made sense. They pointed out when adoptive parents post ads on Craigslist it is considered networking but when a mother posts her ad looking for these adoptive parents it is viewed as baby selling. My personal opinion is that it is sad; hopefully for our society, this does not become the norm.
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    As mentioned by Jacob, ^ the points mentioned in the article do make sense; however, I believe that the issue lies within the fact that people are profiting by giving away a life and that it is a site that can be accessed by anyone with internet access, creating a major safety hazard. It is tragic to see that these things exist and it definitely ought to be addressed and stopped immediately.
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    Placing an add for adoption on craigslist sounds extremely unsafe. I really cannot understand how it is legal. I understand making a choice of adoption but craigslist of all places?
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    This is just insane. It's unbelievable how something like this can be legal. Kids aren't pets or an object to be selling or giving away in a website. Although, towards the end of the article it does make a valid point, what makes us think that it's right for agencies to profit and make money out of these adoptions?
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    I didn't know this was real until I met someone that sold their child to a family in Italy. I can't imagine selling my kids. What is even more sad is that these people don't even know if their baby is really being cared for or placed in sex trafficking or the black market for some sickos.
Jerry McClay

AdoptUSKids - 0 views

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    Children awaiting adoption. Services offered by Adopt Us Kids.org
paytonromero

Adoption and Same-Sex Couples - 0 views

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    Gay and lesbian couple adoptions are becoming more accepted in America. Statistics say that between eight and ten million children in the U.S today are being raised in a same-sex marriage household. It is not fair to withhold ten percent of Americans from having children.
cmick80

Gay Adoption Rights - 0 views

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    This site has several links to articles about same sex adoptions. There are also articles about being gay and religious acceptance.
mad2145876

International Adoption Debate - 0 views

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    International Adoption has both good and bad sides to it. This website shows debates leaning towards either side in order to allow the reader to form their opinion off of well-rounded material.
tif2171863

Single Parenting and Adoption - 0 views

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    This article talks about pros and cons to single adults adopting. I think this is a great read! This site gives resources to those adopting.
kopsahl3513

Gay/Lesbian Couples & Adoption - 0 views

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    http://lesbianlife.about.com/cs/families/a/adoption_2.htm Original: In fact, scientific studies have shown that children who grow up in one or two-parent gay or lesbian households fare just as well emotionally and socially as children whose parents are heterosexual. Studies have shown that children are more influenced by their interactions with their parents, than by their sexual orientation. With this in mind, the American Association of Pediatrics supports gay and lesbian couples adopting children. Paraphrase: In truth, scientific studies have shown that children who grow up in one or two-parent gay or lesbian homes function just as well emotionally and socially as children whose parents are not gay or lesbian. Based on studies, the interactions children have with their parents are more influential than the sexual orientation of their parents. The American Association of Pediatrics keeps this in mind, and is supportive of homosexual couples adopting children
casbautista

School to Prison Pipeline - 1 views

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    Illustrates some facts regarding the 'school to prison pipeline' metaphor. More schools are adopting policies that make students interact with police more and more. This then causes students to be more likely to go to prison.
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    Illustrates some facts regarding the 'school to prison pipeline' metaphor. More schools are adopting policies that make students interact with police more and more. This then causes students to be more likely to go to prison.
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    I don't think that interacting with police is what causes students to be more likely to go to prison. If the police are in the schools and positively interacting with students, I feel that the students are made to be more aware of their decisions. However, if it is one of the schools in a very poor community that has a high crime rate and a lot of drugs, then those kids are prison bound no matter if they interact with police or not. I am not saying all those kids are bad, but the bad eggs are heading that way regardless.
krista_trigg

Jindal Challenges Obama's Unlawful Coercion Common Core - 0 views

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    Louisiana Governor Bobby Jindal filed a lawsuit in federal court last month against the Obama administration over its use of federal funding and waivers from No Child Left Behind (NCLB) to encourage states to adopt Common Core national standards and tests. Those in opposition to Common Core feel that the standards in place under Common Core could possibly result in standardizing weakness instead of reinforcing standards of excellence. The proof of this concern is found as states compare the effects of Common Core against previous standards of excellence. Those who agree with Governor Jindal's concern argue that Common Core national standards and testing will ultimately support federal control over education - a move that will only further weaken individual responsibility of schools and districts.
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    Louisiana Governor Bobby Jindal filed a lawsuit in federal court last month against the Obama administration over its use of federal funding and waivers from No Child Left Behind (NCLB) to encourage states to adopt Common Core national standards and tests. Those in opposition to Common Core feel that the standards in place under Common Core could possibly result in standardizing weakness instead of reinforcing standards of excellence. The proof of this concern is found as states compare the effects of Common Core against previous standards of excellence. Those who agree with Governor Jindal's concern argue that Common Core national standards and testing will ultimately support federal control over education - a move that will only further weaken individual responsibility of schools and districts.
jennifertingwald

The National Infertility and Adoption Education Organization: Personhood Legislation an... - 0 views

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    A statement from The National Infertility and Adoption Education Organization focusing on the Personhood Ammendment put forth in Mississippi in 2011 and it's impact on IVF practices and how it would limit the scope of fertility treatments available to infertile couples.
breanna1108

Federal Laws Related to Permanency - Child Welfare Information Gateway - 2 views

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    Children in foster care and the importance of children's safety and well-being during the process. Goes over laws and regulations set in place for adoption and fostering processes. Emphasis on child safety with in the system and once out.
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    This is good to ear. That there are people who care about the health and care of orphans.
Becky Hannah

Too heavy to adopt? - 0 views

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    Talks about the discrimination against people who are obese and want to adopt. Kids who are wanting and needing families are denied that right simply because those who want to help them are overweight.
anonymous

Does Zero Tolerance Work in Schools - 1 views

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    This article describes 5 examples of children harmed by the Zero Tolerance Policies adopted by many schools. The author is a current teacher and a writer for about.com
eli2196212

Immigration Laws Overview - 0 views

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    A government website that informs the public how certain illegal acts in immigration can cost one a fine or jail time. Also provides information on certain bills on laws concerning immigration and how to even get certain documents proving one's citizenship:green-card, adoption papers, working permits, etc.
Cierra Christy

New NFL Tackling Rules - 0 views

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    This article talks about the new NFL tackling rules that prevent players from playing the way they want too for protection.
Becky Hannah

Too Fat to Adopt - 1 views

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    Wow!! Although not the most educated site, it gives insight to how alot of people in society feel in regards to obese people. Should kids be placed with hate and judgemental people??
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