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Is It Trendy to Have A Big Family?
Observers having been suggesting that large families are a new status symbol. Even Tina Fey pointed out the absurdity. One writer wonders if the Instagram…
No More Headlines. It’s Time to Prevent Child Abuse
A wave of disgraceful headlines have made it clear that we need serious action to prevent child abuse. The following incidents have been reported around…
Inequality and Children: Why A Head Start for Some, Hurts All Kids
Bloomberg recently posted a story about a summer camp for the ultra-rich, that teaches them how to get richer. What? Why should a select…
It’s Time to Address Child Poverty in the U.S.
Headlines tell us that the U.S. economy is strong and that the unemployment rate is low. But those positive indicators don’t reflect the reality for…
Tough Questions for HHS. Demand Answers.
As children return to school, many will be participating in the federal National School Lunch Program. The NSLP provides free or reduced price meals…
Why Can’t We Prevent Horrific Child Abuse?
These are just a few of the incidents of child abuse and neglect reported around the country in the past few weeks. A man…
How Not to Think About Demographic Transition
Why is something news? Many journalists would say that things which impact large numbers of people should be reported upon. Late last week many…
Having Kids Hits the Ground at the UN
Wednesday was World Population Day, and this year's theme was "Family Planning Is A Human Right." Predictably, the UN has focused on access to contraception. But…