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Comment on Adoptive Parents Beware by Sorry, Honey, Mommy’s busy opposing some bad adoption legislation « My Minivan Rocks!

Tue, 28 Jul 2009 15:24:32 +0000

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Comment on Adoptive Parents Beware by KT

KT — Fri, 24 Jul 2009 17:11:26 +0000

I have not read the legislation yet, but I have read both Ethica’s opposition statement and JCICS’s rebuttal, which I don’t think was very strong. In particular, I don’t think they adequately addressed Ethica’s concern that debt relief and other aid is tied to allowing international adoption. (Saying that “allowing” is not the same as “conducting” in this context is pretty ridiculous, since obviously if it is “allowed” than SOMEONE will take the opportunity to “conduct.”) If there’s to be a real debate, they’ll have to do better than that.

For the record, I am an international adoptee. In principle, I support international adoption, but frequently have concerns about the process.

Now…gotta actually read the legislation so as to be truly informed.

Comment on Adoptive Parents Beware by Ann

Ann — Tue, 21 Jul 2009 02:27:03 +0000

I found your post very interesting so I went to Thomas (link below for you) and read the legislation and to JCICS’s website and did some research myself. Reading through the legislation I feel like Ethica, whom I respect, seems to have missed the ball or point. I also find it interesting that JCICS responded on their website (also linked below) to every single one of Ethica’s statements. I wonder, have you read the bill? What were your thoughts when you read it?

Thomas – http://thomas.loc.gov/cgi-bin/bdquery/D?d111:4:./temp/~bd7bPf::|/bss/111search.html|

JCICS response to Ethica – http://www.jcics.org/Response%20to%20Ethica%27s%20Opposition%20to%20the%20Families%20For%20Orphans%20Act2.pdf

Comment on Email by Patricia Cesaire

Patricia Cesaire — Fri, 29 May 2009 16:07:10 +0000

Hi there,

I know you stay on the pulse of myriad of issues surrounding adoption, so I thought you’d be interested in sharing an intriguing trend recently covered by Essence.com: the increase in black, single women adopting: http://www.essence.com/news_entertainment/news/articles/single_black_woman_adoption_on_the_rise?xid=042909-blogher-adoption

I’d love to know your thoughts on this. Also, please let me know if this is something you’d like to link to–also feel free to share any content that we can link our audience to–your posts are great!

Thanks!

Tricia

Patricia Césaire

Essence Digital
212.522.1229

patricia.cesaire@essence-online.com

Comment on Protected: All My Children by Ansley

Ansley — Wed, 20 May 2009 15:34:02 +0000

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Margie — Wed, 25 Mar 2009 18:46:08 +0000

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Comment on Teaching Drama with Film by veggiegrrl

veggiegrrl — Mon, 23 Mar 2009 23:38:58 +0000

Good idea! I have the Daniel Day Lewis/Winona Ryder version of the movie. What version do you use?

Comment on Teaching Drama with Film by Papa2hapa

Papa2hapa — Mon, 23 Mar 2009 01:15:00 +0000

Read the play. However, depending on the version of film you have, show snippets of it during crucial scenes to reveal what might be going on in the character’s mind. I’ve found that using both gives students the ability to picture it accurately, while creating an image for themselves. It’s like LEGOs. You at least need something to base your creation. I also use lecture to introduce themes and symbols and basic plot.

Comment on Protected: All My Children by When I’m Found in the Desert Place « Living in Color

When I’m Found in the Desert Place « Living in Color — Sat, 14 Mar 2009 01:10:35 +0000

Comment on Reasons I Have Not Been Blogging by Jay

Jay — Thu, 12 Mar 2009 20:00:35 +0000

I’m just writing to remind you to write about one or more of these things. Just because you told me to remind you.