Happy Oscar Week! In 1996-1997 Bastard Nation sponsored a series of nation-wide open records events in conjunction with the award-winning Oscar-nominated film Secrets and Lies. In March 1997 we attended the Oscar ceremony. Here’s a recap. (The original Secrets and …
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Washington State HB 1525: Amend Out Disclosure Vetoes
The Washington State legislature is currently running two OBC access bills: HB 1525 and SB5118. (original bill) These are not Bastard Nation bills. Originally both contained language that maintained current Disclosure Vetoes in place and …
Continue readingIndiana: Anonymous Medical Histories – Not Rights
Excuse my impatience, but just give Hoosier Bastards their goddamned OBCs and be done with it! The newest trick pony spinning on the Indiana merry-go-round is HB 1029 sponsored by freshman Rep. Sharon Engle (R-Attica). The bill, if passed, according to …
Continue readingReuben Pannor, 1922-2012
Pioneer adoption reformer and adoptee rights advocate Dr. Reuben Pannor died yesterday (Dec 23, 2012) at the age of 90. I never had the pleasure of meeting Dr. Pannor but am familiar with his work …
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