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Adoption

Privacy

No Foreign Employment Advantages Exception to Confidentiality of Adoption Records—Not Even for Opera Singers

Eugene Volokh |The Volokh Conspiracy | 8.4.2025 1:42 PM

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book

Review: A Former Foster Child Lambasts the 'Luxury Beliefs' of Wealthy Elites

Rob Henderson's new book documents his journey from a troubled adoption to Yale and Cambridge.

Emma Camp | 8.16.2024 6:00 AM

Parental Rights

"The Facts Alleged … Tell a Remarkable Story of Resilience and Duplicity" Related to Adoption of Afghan Orphan

Eugene Volokh |The Volokh Conspiracy | 7.26.2024 8:01 AM

Parental Rights

Adoption by Stepmother Doesn't Cut Off Visitation Rights of Paternal Grandmother

An interesting case, decided under an Ohio statute.

Eugene Volokh |The Volokh Conspiracy | 11.28.2023 8:49 AM

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Regulation

Foster-Parent Red Tape Hurts Families and Taxpayers

Foster parents face state regulations that go far beyond preventing abuse and neglect.

Marina Nitze | 7.23.2023 6:00 AM

John Stossel is seen next to the word "hate" | Stossel TV

Southern Poverty Law Center

The Southern Poverty Law Center Makes Millions Trafficking Hate

The Center has gotten rich in part thanks to its "hate map," which smears many good people.

John Stossel | 7.19.2023 3:45 PM

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Parental Rights

The Adoption and Safe Families Act Takes Kids Away From Loving Parents

On its 25th anniversary, the ASFA is in bad need of reform.

Diane Redleaf | 11.17.2022 8:00 AM

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Abortion

The Troubling Meaning of the 'We Will Adopt Your Baby' Meme Wars

The debate isn’t a panorama of the whole American abortion war, but it is a snapshot of a key battle after a surprise victory, and it shows no path to peace.

Bonnie Kristian | 7.7.2022 12:00 PM

Speaking photo of John Stossel flanked by an abortion protest sign and an image of a fetus | Stossel TV

Abortion

Two Libertarians Debate Abortion

The answer isn't as straightforward as many assume.

John Stossel | 6.29.2022 12:30 AM

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Supreme Court

How the Government Keeps 'Indian' Children From Loving Homes

The broken foster system for Native American kids is finally up for Supreme Court scrutiny.

Timothy Sandefur | 3.3.2022 4:05 PM

Religious Freedom

Adoption

Why this Religious Freedom Case is Different From the Others [updated with an important qualification]

In Fulton v. City of Philadelphia, a key case currently before the Supreme Court, there is a strong reason to rule for the government that doesn't apply in most other religious-liberty disputes.

Ilya Somin |The Volokh Conspiracy | 11.1.2020 4:42 PM

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Adoption

Can a City Refuse To Use a Foster Agency That Discriminates Against Same-Sex Couples?

The Supreme Court is about to tackle the issue.

Scott Shackford | 2.24.2020 1:55 PM

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Lifestyle

Helicopter Parenting for Pet Owners

Lenore Skenazy | 4.1.2019 12:00 PM

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Adoption

Why Are Americans Adopting Fewer Foreign Children?

Global prosperity and government bureaucracy both play a role.

Liz Wolfe | 6.28.2018 8:00 AM

Large image on homepages | Denys Kuvaiev/Dreamstime

Brickbats

Brickbat: It's for the Children

Charles Oliver | 11.24.2017 4:00 AM

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Criminal Justice

Bizarre Baby-Selling Story Spawns More Human-Trafficking Hysteria

There's no such thing as a free baby. But human-trafficking hysteria? We've got that in abundance, thanks.

Elizabeth Nolan Brown | 12.9.2015 1:24 PM

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Politics

A Libertarian-Gay Divorce?

Government-sponsored discrimination is nearly eradicated. So what's left to work together on?

Scott Shackford | 10.13.2015 6:00 AM

Politics

It's Too Bad We Couldn't Have Adopted Some of Those Migrant Children

Paul Feine | 7.19.2014 3:00 PM

Politics

Russia Expands Adoption Ban

Paul Feine | 3.15.2014 3:00 PM

Politics

Russia Enacts Ban on Foreign Same-Sex Couples Adopting Russian Children

Singles from countries were same-sex marriage is legal also banned

Reason Staff | 2.13.2014 9:50 AM

Politics

Congress Looks to Push for More Foreign Adoptions

Of course, they're doing so by considering making more bureaucracy

Reason Staff | 12.26.2013 5:40 PM

World

Russia Launches Investigation of US Child Trafficking

Alleges adopted children, some born in Russia, are being traded online

Reason Staff | 12.5.2013 2:20 PM

Policy

Number of African American Children Adopted By Foreigners on the Rise

It's easier to adopt from the U.S. than many other countries

Reason Staff | 9.19.2013 7:40 AM

Culture

Regretful Adoptive Parents Use Internet to Send Children Somewhere Else

What do you expect to find on the Internet?

Reason Staff | 9.9.2013 12:40 PM

World

Putin Signs Law Banning Adoptions by Foreign Same-Sex Couples

Suffer the little children

Reason Staff | 7.3.2013 5:50 PM

Civil Liberties

Russian Lawmakers Pass Ban on Adoption by Gay Couples

In response to France legalizing gay marriage

Reason Staff | 6.18.2013 3:00 PM

Politics

Russian Legislators Considering Ban on Foreign Same-Sex Couples From Adopting Russian Children

Lower house of the Duma will vote on the legislation next week

Reason Staff | 6.10.2013 1:08 PM

Policy

Adopted Parents Sue over Child's Sex-Assignment Surgery

Born with both genitals, surgeons selected the female anatomy, but now he acts and lives as a boy

Reason Staff | 5.14.2013 5:00 PM

Politics

Rep. Paul Ryan Now Supports Gay Adoptions

An evolution of position

Reason Staff | 4.30.2013 6:10 PM

Civil Liberties

Putin Threatens to Block Adoptions to Any Country Allowing Gay Marriage

Suffer the little children

Reason Staff | 4.26.2013 6:00 PM

Adoption

DA Won't Charge Adoptive Parents in Russian Child's Death in Texas

Insufficient evidence

Reason Staff | 3.19.2013 9:16 AM

Civil Liberties

No Charges Against Texas Couple for Death of Adopted Russian Boy

Case used as justification for ban of adoptions in Russia

Reason Staff | 3.18.2013 7:30 PM

Policy

Putin Makes Adoption Ban Official

Perhaps next Russia will mandate cutting off nose in order to spite face

Reason Staff | 12.28.2012 4:50 PM

Policy

Putin Sticks It to Orphans the Week of Christmas

Jacob Sullum | 12.28.2012 11:37 AM

Politics

Americans Perplexed Over Russian Adoption Ban

Russia has many unwanted, uncared for children

Reason Staff | 12.28.2012 7:22 AM

Politics

Russian Parliament Approves Ban on American Adoptions

As a response to legislation sanctioning human rights violators in Russia

Reason Staff | 12.21.2012 7:38 AM

Science & Technology

Report: "Closed" Adoptions Anything But in Internet Age

Secrets aren't so easy to keep anymore

Reason Staff | 12.13.2012 2:36 PM

Politics

Kerfuffle over Gay Parenting Study Raises Important Question: Aren't These Studies Bloody Stupid?

Scott Shackford | 6.12.2012 7:40 PM

Politics

Reason.tv's Best Documentaries of 2011: Cops vs. Cameras, The War on Wal-Mart, Orphans in Guatemala & More

Meredith Bragg and Nick Gillespie | 12.29.2011 11:00 AM

Policy

Reason.tv: Abandoned in Guatemala - The Failure of International Adoption Policies

Reason Staff | 10.6.2011 1:42 PM

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