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border child ICE Calls to Action & Petitions

Children First: Demand An End To Family Border Separations

A nationwide backlash to Trump's policy of separating kids from their parents at the border, as a tactic to decrease illegal immigration is underway. It's…
Hands on globe, Connecting People; global population; world population day; behavior Children's Rights

Five Ways to Celebrate [Responsible] Father’s Day

Not all fathers should be celebrated on Father's Day, from the many fathers that kill their own children, to "TV Personalities" like Josh Duggar…
A young girl sits on the floor with her knees drawn up and her head resting on her arms, appearing sad or distressed. Soft sunlight streams in through white curtains in the background. Calls to Action & Petitions

Family Planning Systems Designed to Protect Children

Under California Law Governor Jerry Brown has the ultimate responsibility to protect children from harm. It’s called the parens patriae doctrine. States cannot fulfill…
sustainable family Campaigns & Accountability

Having Kids Asks Guardian to Issue Correction on Climate Gaffe

The Guardian recently ran a story claiming that eliminating meat and dairy is the single biggest way to reduce impact on the environment. While going vegan…
A man with light skin and short hair stands in front of a red wall, holding a microphone. He is wearing a dark t-shirt with white graphics on the shoulder. The Tesla logo appears in the corner. Campaigns & Accountability

Having Kids Calls on Elon Musk to Clarify Position on Family Planning and Population Growth

Elon Musk, the outspoken billionaire who’s been attacking journalists lately, has also been sending conflicting messages about population growth. He’s incorrectly said that “world…
HHS Alex Azar Children's Rights

Confronting Father Rennier, Poor Family Planning Advocate

We read the recent article, “Why I Ended Up With Too Many Children”, an opinion piece by Father Rennier, as a Catholic priest from…
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CONCERNED MOTHER URGES IVANKA TRUMP TO CHANGE COURSE ON CHILD CARE POLICY

Erika Mathews, a mother concerned for the welfare of her child, wrote to Ivanka Trump today to urge her to champion a major federal…
Silhouette of two adults, likely parents, holding and lifting a small child between them outdoors during sunset with a sky full of clouds in the background. Children's Rights

Family Planning: Our Choice Is Clear

Child-first, Fair Start family planning puts the interests of children before parents. As parents, don’t we want what is best for our children? That’s…
Photo by Barabasa/BigStock Children's Rights

HAVING KIDS ASKS PRO-CHOICE MOVEMENT TO ADOPT FAIR START MODEL

In an open letter sent today, Having Kids is urging NARAL Pro Choice America to break a universal taboo and adopt the Fair Start…