Identity, Citizenship, Equality
At the heart of what we do are three interconnected issues: identity, U.S. citizenship, and equality for all adoptees. We provide resources, advocacy, and support to organizations committed to these equal rights issues.
. . . it starts when you say We
from “the Low Road” by Marge PIERCY
and know who you mean, and each
day you mean one more.
Latest News and Information
It’s an Epic Week. Be Heard
It’s an epic week. We need the power of your voice to make a difference.
We Work for Free. We Shouldn’t Have to Pay for that Work Too
Adoptee rights advocates who work to change discriminatory laws almost always work long and hard hours for free, and many go into debt to do so. That’s not right.
Continue Reading We Work for Free. We Shouldn’t Have to Pay for that Work Too
What to Know (and Do) About Massachusetts
An equal rights bill in Massachusetts, which removes date-based restrictions on the release of an adopted person’s own original birth certificate, is again set for hearing. Here’s what you need to know.
What’s After New York? You.
Calling on adoptees, allies, and supporters to join us, especially if you are an adoptee or resident from one of these states.
Making Adoptee Rights Matter
Thanks to donors, we’ve started to roll out a new legislative tracking and advocacy service to the public as well as to those who partner with us.
2020 Legislation: What to Expect
What we are planning for and what we expect to see for adoptee-led equal rights legislation in the coming year.