Word: adopters
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Dates: during 1990-1999
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...personal note, we have received hundreds of letters, phone calls and even gifts. Everything we have received has been positive. Most response has been from heterosexuals. Our struggle to adopt our son thus demonstrates not only the gay community supporting its own, but the American Community supporting its own. For a while, it was like Miracle on 34th Street in this house, with people from all over our country writing, "We Believe...
...June 17, 1997, the American Civil Liberties, Gay and Lesbian Rights Project filed a class action lawsuit against the state of New Jersey on our behalf. The lawsuit was a result of the states' refusal to allow us to jointly adopt our son since we were not married (not that we could be married!). Although the state recognized both of us as Adam's parents, they would not allow us to finalize his adoption jointly. The state insisted we create a farce, where Michael would adopt Adam first as a single parent and then I would petition the court anywhere...
...Jersey was fearful of two men adopting a little boy, and fearful of a little boy being nurtured to health by these two men. In one bold move, the State overcame its fear long enough to make New Jersey a leader. New Jersey became the first state in the nation to allow gay couples to adopt children on equal footing to married heterosexual couples. Across this nation, Americans were told of this historic decision, they were told the truth about our son and our struggle to adopt. They were asked to decide for themselves. While many Americans were fearful...
Being a college student often comes with a somewhat artificial attitude of prolonged adolescence. Especially for those of us who are financially supported by our parents, it is easy to adopt an adolescent mentality that denies some basic truths regarding capability and responsibility. Being aided by our parents does not negate the reality that we are people of age who can play a part in society, contribute to the general community and do our share for the world around us. The conveniences of dining halls, summer vacation and six-minute walks to class are wonderful in helping us focus...
Instead, the UFW is pressuring the companies to adopt "neutrality agreements" which say that they will not fire striking workers...