The New York Times covers an example of kinship care, proof that — contrary to popular belief — there is another option besides the adoption-by-well-meaning-wealthy-white-people vs. “languishing in an orphanage” binary that is so..
Topics: Africa, kinship, kinship care, orphanages, orphans, Tanzania

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Seoulites, please visit the TRACK site for details about this very important hearing and how you can help:Adoption Law Public Hearing (Seoul, Korea)Wednesday, July 1, 20092:00-4:00 p.m.Korea Press Foundation building, 19th floorSubway: City Hall exit 4...
Topics: activism, adoption reform, adoption schmoption, Korea, Korean adoptees, Korean adoption, politicking, the mothership

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From CNN’s “Black in America 2″:In the black culture, a richness of hairstory“I don’t want people to look at her and tell she has white parents.”
Topics: adoption schmoption, African adoption, black hair care, hair, hair care, race politics

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From People.com’s Celebrity Baby Blog:Kelly Clarkson Has ‘No Desire’ For ChildrenUnlike many of her American Idol alumni, Kelly Clarkson says that having a child isn’t high on her list of priorities; In fact, it might not be on...
Topics: adoption, adoption schmoption, celebrities

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Orphanage director to Afghan orphans: You’re ungrateful.Nice.
Topics: Afghanistan, orphanages, orphans, quotables

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