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#abortion-care
LGBT
fromAdvocate.com
12 hours ago

Attacks on abortion and gender-affirming care are inextricably linked

Abortion care and gender-affirming care restrictions share similar tactics and target vulnerable young populations facing significant barriers to access.
LGBT
fromAdvocate.com
8 hours ago

Connecting the dots: Attacks on abortion and gender-affirming care are inextricably linked

Abortion care and gender-affirming care restrictions share similar tactics and challenges, particularly affecting young people with limited resources.
LGBT
fromAdvocate.com
12 hours ago

Attacks on abortion and gender-affirming care are inextricably linked

Abortion care and gender-affirming care restrictions share similar tactics and target vulnerable young populations facing significant barriers to access.
LGBT
fromAdvocate.com
8 hours ago

Connecting the dots: Attacks on abortion and gender-affirming care are inextricably linked

Abortion care and gender-affirming care restrictions share similar tactics and challenges, particularly affecting young people with limited resources.
NYC parents
fromCity Limits
14 hours ago

Opinion: Fulfilling New York's Legal and Moral Obligation to Support Children's Behavioral Health

Children in New York's poorest areas face severe mental health care shortages, leading to increased risks of hospitalization and incarceration.
SF parents
fromNew York Post
6 hours ago

NY dad who rescued sex-trafficked daughter from boat sues for $10M over her psych ward fiasco

A father is suing for $10 million after his daughter was allegedly assaulted in psychiatric facilities following her rescue from sex trafficking.
#divorce
Parenting
fromPsychology Today
3 hours ago

Stolen Childhoods: Divorce and Emotional Parentification

Divorce can lead to emotional parentification, where children provide adult emotional support, harming both the child and the parent.
fromHoodline
1 week ago
Law

Queens custody fight raises judicial conduct questions

Dimitri Bourianov alleges judicial misconduct and conflicts of interest in his divorce and custody case involving explicit communications between his wife and her lawyer.
fromSlate Magazine
2 months ago
Parenting

My Ex and I Made a Pact to Protect the Kids. But Now He's Conniving Against Me in Sneaky Ways.

Maintaining family routines shields children emotionally but compels continued exposure to a manipulative ex who creates financial burdens, scheduling conflicts, and legal threats.
Parenting
fromPsychology Today
3 hours ago

Stolen Childhoods: Divorce and Emotional Parentification

Divorce can lead to emotional parentification, where children provide adult emotional support, harming both the child and the parent.
Relationships
fromPsychology Today
1 day ago

Navigating the Complex Decision to Divorce or Stay Together

Divorce decision-making is a complex, ongoing negotiation of opposing forces rather than a simple rational choice.
Law
fromHoodline
1 week ago

Queens custody fight raises judicial conduct questions

Dimitri Bourianov alleges judicial misconduct and conflicts of interest in his divorce and custody case involving explicit communications between his wife and her lawyer.
NYC LGBT
fromwww.amny.com
5 hours ago

NYS corrections worker and felon boyfriend indicted for pimping out child

A corrections employee and her inmate partner were indicted for running a prostitution ring, including trafficking a child.
Relationships
fromSlate Magazine
18 hours ago

My Fiancee Reconnected With Her Useless Mother. Now She Has Some New "Ideas" About What Our Life Should Look Like.

The couple faces significant disagreements about children, finances, and family relationships, raising concerns about their future together.
#transgender-rights
Education
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 day ago

Trump administration ends some civil rights settlements backing trans students

The US education department terminated agreements with five school districts and a college regarding protections for transgender students.
Education
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 day ago

Trump administration ends some civil rights settlements backing trans students

The US education department terminated agreements with five school districts and a college regarding protections for transgender students.
#immigration
fromBoston.com
2 days ago
US news

3-year-old immigrant suffered alleged sexual abuse during months in federal custody, family says

NYC parents
fromJezebel
1 day ago

Detained Toddler Allegedly Experienced Months of Sexual Abuse in Federal Custody

A 3-year-old in ORR custody experienced sexual abuse, highlighting failures in the system meant to protect immigrant children.
NYC parents
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 day ago

Immigrant girl, 3, suffered alleged sexual abuse in federal custody, family says

A young girl suffered alleged sexual abuse in foster care after being separated from her mother at the US-Mexico border due to immigration policies.
NYC parents
fromABC7 Chicago
2 days ago

3-year-old immigrant suffered alleged sexual abuse during months in federal custody, family says

A young girl suffered alleged sexual abuse in foster care after being separated from her mother at the U.S.-Mexico border.
fromBoston.com
2 days ago
US news

3-year-old immigrant suffered alleged sexual abuse during months in federal custody, family says

NYC parents
fromJezebel
1 day ago

Detained Toddler Allegedly Experienced Months of Sexual Abuse in Federal Custody

A 3-year-old in ORR custody experienced sexual abuse, highlighting failures in the system meant to protect immigrant children.
NYC parents
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 day ago

Immigrant girl, 3, suffered alleged sexual abuse in federal custody, family says

A young girl suffered alleged sexual abuse in foster care after being separated from her mother at the US-Mexico border due to immigration policies.
NYC parents
fromABC7 Chicago
2 days ago

3-year-old immigrant suffered alleged sexual abuse during months in federal custody, family says

A young girl suffered alleged sexual abuse in foster care after being separated from her mother at the U.S.-Mexico border.
Right-wing politics
fromSlate Magazine
1 day ago

She Was Put in Jail in Texas for an Abortion. Blame the Supreme Court for What Happened Next.

Prosecutors targeting women for abortion face no consequences, highlighting a troubling trend in post-Roe v. Wade legal actions.
#higher-education
Higher education
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 days ago

Federal judge halts White House effort to collect university data on applicants' race

A federal judge halted data collection efforts by the Trump administration regarding race in college admissions, citing rushed implementation and potential privacy risks.
Higher education
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 days ago

Federal judge halts White House effort to collect university data on applicants' race

A federal judge halted data collection efforts by the Trump administration regarding race in college admissions, citing rushed implementation and potential privacy risks.
#birthright-citizenship
US Elections
fromThe Nation
5 days ago

The Supreme Court Absolutely Shredded Trump's Birthright Citizenship Case

Trump's executive order on birthright citizenship faces legal challenges based on the 14th Amendment and Supreme Court precedent.
Public health
fromwww.npr.org
1 week ago

Babies are an afterthought in the birthright citizenship case, advocates say

Birthright citizenship impacts every baby born in America, providing them with immediate access to essential support and services.
Right-wing politics
fromLos Angeles Times
3 days ago

Commentary: Birthright citizenship secured my family's American dream. No wonder Trump hates it

Trump's executive order to end birthright citizenship is under Supreme Court review, despite strong public support for the policy.
US politics
fromSlate Magazine
5 days ago

"It's a New World. It's the Same Constitution."

The Supreme Court hears arguments on birthright citizenship, while Trump attempts to reassure Americans about the economy and foreign policy.
Social justice
fromABC7 San Francisco
1 week ago

Bay Area lawyers in Washington DC for Supreme Court birthright citizenship case

The Supreme Court is hearing a case challenging Trump's executive order on birthright citizenship, rooted in the 14th Amendment.
Washington DC
fromwww.aljazeera.com
6 days ago

US Supreme Court to hear constitutional test of birthright citizenship

The US Supreme Court will hear a challenge to Trump's executive order on birthright citizenship, impacting immigrant rights and constitutional interpretations.
Washington DC
fromSlate Magazine
5 days ago

They Had to Clean Solitary Cells. What They Saw Forced Them to Quit.

Solitary confinement work is demoralizing and involves invasive strip searches, contributing to severe mental health issues among incarcerated individuals.
Healthcare
fromTruthout
6 days ago

Reproductive Health Care Restrictions May Exacerbate Health Care Shortages

Abortion bans in several states are linked to labor shortages in healthcare, particularly affecting rural maternity care.
fromwww.bbc.com
6 days ago

'My son's nursery closed with just 29 days' notice - why?

We really had a good feel for the place, and the nursery manager at the time really sold us on the vibe. It's not a decision that's made lightly.
Fundraising
#murder
SF parents
fromLos Angeles Times
7 hours ago

California man used a pickaxe to kill his teen half-brother with cerebral palsy

Zuberi Sharp pleaded guilty to second-degree murder for killing his half-brother Zayde with a pickaxe in December 2024.
US news
fromPadailypost
5 days ago

Mom accused of killing baby son freed of ankle bracelet

A mother accused of killing her newborn has been allowed to remove her ankle monitor while awaiting trial for murder and child abuse.
SF parents
fromLos Angeles Times
7 hours ago

California man used a pickaxe to kill his teen half-brother with cerebral palsy

Zuberi Sharp pleaded guilty to second-degree murder for killing his half-brother Zayde with a pickaxe in December 2024.
US news
fromPadailypost
5 days ago

Mom accused of killing baby son freed of ankle bracelet

A mother accused of killing her newborn has been allowed to remove her ankle monitor while awaiting trial for murder and child abuse.
Parenting
fromPsychology Today
1 day ago

How Parents Can Assess the Health and Safety of Child Care

Child care facility practices significantly impact children's health, emphasizing the importance of stable staff, ventilation, sanitation, and parental engagement.
#supreme-court
fromLGBTQ Nation
2 days ago
LGBT

Supreme Court rules against conversion therapy bans while trans people protest across the country - LGBTQ Nation

Law
fromAbove the Law
1 day ago

Morning Docket: 04.06.26 - Above the Law

Right-wing legal academics are attempting to justify the Supreme Court's actions without accountability.
US Elections
fromwww.aljazeera.com
6 days ago

Hits close to home': US Supreme Court hears birthright citizenship case

The Supreme Court is considering ending automatic citizenship for infants born in the US, a practice upheld for over a century.
LGBT
fromAdvocate.com
1 day ago

The Supreme Court's conversion therapy ruling is being misunderstood

The Supreme Court ruling in Chiles v. Salazar addresses First Amendment rights regarding conversion therapy, not its safety or efficacy.
US Elections
fromenglish.elpais.com
6 days ago

Birthright citizenship reaches US Supreme Court in a case that will define the country's future

The Supreme Court will hear arguments on birthright citizenship, potentially redefining U.S. citizenship based on President Trump's executive order.
LGBT
fromLGBTQ Nation
2 days ago

Supreme Court rules against conversion therapy bans while trans people protest across the country - LGBTQ Nation

The Supreme Court ruling in Chiles v. Salazar raises the bar for conversion therapy bans, potentially overturning laws in 27 states.
#child-safety
Parenting
fromComputerWeekly.com
9 hours ago

Tech can't wait for regulation to protect children online | Computer Weekly

Harmful online content for children results from profit-driven algorithms, not parenting or education failures.
Parenting
fromComputerWeekly.com
9 hours ago

Tech can't wait for regulation to protect children online | Computer Weekly

Harmful online content for children results from profit-driven algorithms, not parenting or education failures.
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 weeks ago

Family courts in England and Wales not good enough' for women and children, minister says

Family courts in England and Wales will undergo a major overhaul to prioritize child welfare and reduce trauma for women and children.
Law
fromJezebel
4 days ago

Woman's Lawsuit Over Criminalized Abortion Gets Tossed by Trump-Appointed Judge

Qualified immunity protects Texas prosecutors from liability in Lizelle Gonzalez's wrongful jailing over a self-managed abortion.
#conversion-therapy
Right-wing politics
fromFast Company
6 days ago

Supreme Court conversion therapy ruling ignores history of harm in the name of 'free speech.' It could set a chilling precedent

The Supreme Court struck down Colorado's ban on conversion therapy for minors, citing First Amendment rights.
LGBT
fromPsychology Today
3 days ago

SCOTUS Rules Conversion Therapy Ban Likely Unconstitutional

State bans on conversion therapy may be unconstitutional, but the practice is harmful and unethical regardless of legal status.
LGBT
fromLGBTQ Nation
4 days ago

The Supreme Court gave the right-wing the one thing it wanted in the conversion therapy case - LGBTQ Nation

The Supreme Court ruled on Chiles v. Salazar, impacting the legality of conversion therapy and First Amendment rights for therapists.
Right-wing politics
fromFast Company
6 days ago

Supreme Court conversion therapy ruling ignores history of harm in the name of 'free speech.' It could set a chilling precedent

The Supreme Court struck down Colorado's ban on conversion therapy for minors, citing First Amendment rights.
LGBT
fromPsychology Today
3 days ago

SCOTUS Rules Conversion Therapy Ban Likely Unconstitutional

State bans on conversion therapy may be unconstitutional, but the practice is harmful and unethical regardless of legal status.
LGBT
fromLGBTQ Nation
4 days ago

The Supreme Court gave the right-wing the one thing it wanted in the conversion therapy case - LGBTQ Nation

The Supreme Court ruled on Chiles v. Salazar, impacting the legality of conversion therapy and First Amendment rights for therapists.
#parenting
Parenting
fromSlate Magazine
1 day ago

I Once Thought Parents Were to Blame for What My Family Is Going Through. Now I Realize How Wrong I Was.

Focusing on one small change at a time can help manage chaos in a busy household.
fromSlate Magazine
3 days ago
Parenting

My Wife's Sister Dropped Her 1-Year-Old Twins With Us Due to a Family Emergency. When She Texted Us an Update, I Was Floored.

Parenting
fromPsychology Today
3 days ago

When Your Adult Child Says 'I Hate You' and Then Wants Money

Emotional outbursts from adult children often stem from overload, and parents should change their responses to reset dynamics.
Parenting
fromSlate Magazine
6 days ago

My Daughter Has Been Framed for Something She Didn't Do. My Husband Thinks She Should Just Accept the Punishment.

Middle schoolers should be involved in decisions about their conflicts and how to address misunderstandings with peers and school authorities.
Parenting
fromSlate Magazine
1 day ago

I Once Thought Parents Were to Blame for What My Family Is Going Through. Now I Realize How Wrong I Was.

Focusing on one small change at a time can help manage chaos in a busy household.
Parenting
fromSlate Magazine
3 days ago

My Wife's Sister Dropped Her 1-Year-Old Twins With Us Due to a Family Emergency. When She Texted Us an Update, I Was Floored.

Renata's manipulative behavior has destroyed trust, justifying a refusal to provide future childcare.
Parenting
fromPsychology Today
3 days ago

When Your Adult Child Says 'I Hate You' and Then Wants Money

Emotional outbursts from adult children often stem from overload, and parents should change their responses to reset dynamics.
Parenting
fromSlate Magazine
6 days ago

My Daughter Has Been Framed for Something She Didn't Do. My Husband Thinks She Should Just Accept the Punishment.

Middle schoolers should be involved in decisions about their conflicts and how to address misunderstandings with peers and school authorities.
London politics
fromwww.bbc.com
3 weeks ago

'Why we want child abuse nursery held accountable'

Parents of children abused at a London nursery criticize Camden Council for refusing to investigate safeguarding failures, citing conflict of interest concerns.
Law
fromAbove the Law
4 days ago

DLA Piper Headed To Trial Over Firing Of Mom-To-Be - Above the Law

DLA Piper faces trial over allegations of firing an associate for taking maternity leave, challenging its employment practices and discrimination claims.
SF parents
fromLos Angeles Times
4 days ago

Southern California sisters face losing mom to brain cancer, father to deportation

A Big Bear handyman faces deportation while his wife battles Stage 4 brain cancer, prompting their daughters to seek legal assistance.
fromAdvocate.com
1 day ago

Federal judge rebuffs Trump administration push to restrict gender-affirming care for minors

U.S. District Judge Brendan A. Hurson denied the administration's request to stay a preliminary injunction that bars federal officials from conditioning or terminating funding for health care providers based on their provision of gender-affirming care to patients under 19.
NYC parents
Right-wing politics
fromAbove the Law
6 days ago

Donald Trump Went To Supreme Court To Watch Live As Birthright Citizenship Policy Got Thoroughly Smoked - Above the Law

Trump's administration faces legal challenges as Republican justices rule against his tariffs and birthright citizenship arguments.
Parenting
fromPsychology Today
2 days ago

Coercive Control: How Predatory Parents Fracture Attachment

Coercive control weaponizes children against protective parents, causing deep psychological harm and undermining secure attachments essential for healthy development.
#lgbtq
Law
fromAdvocate.com
4 days ago

Lawyers alarmed by immigration judge's 'atrocious' questions for gay asylum seekers

A federal immigration judge questioned a gay Iranian asylum seeker extensively about his same-sex relationship, raising concerns about LGBTQ+ asylum claims under the Trump administration.
Parenting
fromLGBTQ Nation
1 week ago

Adoption is a beautiful way to build a family. But it's not one-size-fits-all. - LGBTQ Nation

Adoption has various paths, each with unique processes, costs, and timelines, requiring thorough understanding before proceeding.
Law
fromAdvocate.com
4 days ago

Lawyers alarmed by immigration judge's 'atrocious' questions for gay asylum seekers

A federal immigration judge questioned a gay Iranian asylum seeker extensively about his same-sex relationship, raising concerns about LGBTQ+ asylum claims under the Trump administration.
Parenting
fromLGBTQ Nation
1 week ago

Adoption is a beautiful way to build a family. But it's not one-size-fits-all. - LGBTQ Nation

Adoption has various paths, each with unique processes, costs, and timelines, requiring thorough understanding before proceeding.
SF parents
fromPadailypost
4 days ago

DHS says local mom was killed due to county's sanctuary policy

Homeland Security blames Santa Clara County's sanctuary policy for the murder of Kembery Chirinos-Flores by two undocumented Honduran men.
fromwww.npr.org
6 days ago

Appeals court rejects HUD homelessness overhaul saying it would be "disastrous"

The ruling upheld a lower court's preliminary injunction, the latest rebuke to a major shift that advocates warn would push 170,000 people in federally subsidized housing back into homelessness.
US news
NYC parents
fromPsychology Today
5 days ago

Is Mandated Reporting Racist? What Families Must Know

Low reporting standards and systemic racism lead to unjust CPS reports, disproportionately affecting Black and Brown families.
Law
fromBoston.com
5 days ago

Mass. couple sentenced to prison for manslaughter in death of infant foster child

A couple was sentenced to prison for manslaughter after their foster child's death due to neglect and failure to seek medical care.
Parenting
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

Japan allows divorced couples to negotiate joint custody of children for first time

Japan introduces joint custody for divorced couples, allowing parents to negotiate child-rearing arrangements for the first time in over a century.
NYC parents
fromBoston.com
1 week ago

DCF workers who authorized removal of kids in Waltham could stand trial, judge rules

A couple is suing DCF workers for allegedly seizing their children without consent or evidence of abuse, claiming constitutional rights violations.
LGBT
fromwww.theguardian.com
5 days ago

US supreme court's conversion therapy' ruling opens can of worms'. What's next?

The US Supreme Court ruled against Colorado's ban on conversion therapy for youth, impacting LGBTQ+ rights and healthcare regulations.
NYC parents
fromGothamist
2 weeks ago

Queens mother sues New York City over removal of baby without court order

New York City's Administration for Children's Services removes over 1,300 children annually without court orders, with emergency removals accounting for approximately half of all abuse and neglect cases, raising constitutional concerns about unlawful family separations.
Law
fromThe Verge
2 weeks ago

Meta's reckoning over kids safety is in the hands of two juries

Unfavorable verdicts against Meta could lead to billions in damages and increased legal scrutiny on tech platforms.
#foster-care
Parenting
fromPsychology Today
2 weeks ago

Why Foster Children Fall Apart After Seeing the Birth Parent

Children in foster care often experience emotional turmoil after visits with birth parents, leading to regression and behavioral changes.
UK news
fromwww.bbc.com
1 month ago

Parents charged with murder of baby boy

Two parents in North Finchley were charged with murder and causing or allowing their three-month-old's death after the infant sustained significant injuries and later died.
Parenting
fromPsychology Today
2 weeks ago

Dealing With a Dilemma of Co-Parenting

Co-parenting conflicts often escalate due to misinterpretations and assumptions about children's feelings, leading to unproductive arguments.
Psychology
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

When it comes to child custody, is the system failing families?

Adversarial family courts intensify parental conflict and harm children; a rebuttable legal presumption of equal parenting reduces harms and preserves children's relationships.
fromLos Angeles Times
1 month ago

Supreme Court: California parents may be told about their transgender child at school

The parents object that these policies prevent schools from telling them about their children's efforts to engage in gender transitioning at school unless the children consent to parental notification. The parents also take issue with California's requirement that schools use children's preferred names and pronouns regardless of their parents' wishes.
SF parents
LGBT
fromLGBTQ Nation
2 weeks ago

Anti-LGBTQ+ parents allowed to foster kids again in victory for right-wing groups - LGBTQ Nation

Vermont revised foster parent licensing policies to allow applicants with religious objections to LGBTQ+ identities after settling two lawsuits challenging the previous affirmation requirements.
Miscellaneous
fromIndependent
2 months ago

Tusla logged child as having yearly visits with father who was actually dead, as report exposes ongoing failings

Tusla repeatedly fails court orders, leaving vulnerable children without allocated social workers.
UK news
fromwww.bbc.com
2 months ago

Families take legal action over nursery worker's abuse

A nursery worker filmed and sexually abused children; 46 families are suing the nursery for dismissing concerns and seeking full accountability.
LGBT
fromSlate Magazine
3 weeks ago

The Supreme Court's Favorite New Excuse to Rule Against LGBTQ+ Kids

The Supreme Court expanded parental rights by blocking a school policy protecting LGBTQ+ students from forced outing, interpreting constitutional parental rights more absolutely than historical precedent.
US politics
fromAbove the Law
2 months ago

Judge Releases 5-Year-Old, Reminding Us How Bleak Everything Is Right Now - Above the Law

Administrative warrants issued by the executive to itself fail probable cause and require independent judicial authorization, prompting release of a detained five-year-old.
Relationships
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

I was warned my children would be ripped in half when we divorced. But I had no idea just how brutal custody cases can be

Legal custody often punishes mothers who deviate from maternal norms, prioritizing restraint, vilification, and parental division over genuine caregiving, causing lasting trauma.
US politics
fromThe Nation
2 months ago

Childcare Providers Around the Country Are Being Targeted by Vigilante Surveillance

False allegations about Somali-American daycares have sparked harassment, threats, in-person confrontations, and federal actions that harm families and childcare providers.
Law
fromAbove the Law
2 months ago

Alienating Our Affections - Above the Law

Sullivan & Cromwell adopted an income-partner model, accelerating the decline of single-tier law firm partnerships across Biglaw.
LGBT
fromLGBTQ Nation
1 month ago

Adoption vs. biological family building: What LGBTQ+ couples should consider - LGBTQ Nation

LGBTQ+ people can pursue family-building through biological methods or adoption, each with practical considerations and varied timelines.
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