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On AlterNet: children

Stories, blog posts, and videos tagged as "children"

Hey Guys, Don't Want Kids? A Vascetomy Is Probably the Way to Go

Hey Guys, Don't Want Kids? A Vascetomy Is Probably the Way to Go

Anna Clark, RH Reality Check. November 20, 2009.
Historically, the burden of family planning has almost always fallen on women. Isn't it about time for that to change?

9 Silly Things People Say When They Hear You Don't Want Kids (And Ways to Counter Them)

9 Silly Things People Say When They Hear You Don't Want Kids (And Ways to Counter Them)

Liz Langley, AlterNet. November 10, 2009.
Wanting kids isn't just the social norm, it's said to be a biological imperative, the only supposed "duh" of evolution. But yet, some of us choose not to -- and for good reason.

Schools in Some Southern States Are Giving Parents an 'Opt-Out' for Children Not to Hear Obama's Address to Students

Schools in Some Southern States Are Giving Parents an 'Opt-Out' for Children Not to Hear Obama's Address to Students

Larisa Alexandrovna, Raw Story. September 5, 2009.
Outraged parent believes race is a factor.

The Appalling Use of Children as Messengers of Hate and Fascism

The Appalling Use of Children as Messengers of Hate and Fascism

Linda Milazzo, AlterNet AlterNet: PEEK. August 25, 2009.
Photos emerge of kids wearing stickers with the word fascism below an image on Obama depicted as the Joker -- why bring children into the deceit?

There Are More Slaves Today Than at Any Time in Human History

There Are More Slaves Today Than at Any Time in Human History

Terrence McNally, AlterNet. August 24, 2009.
One writer spent four years inside the world of modern-day slavery; an industry that produces huge profits and countless wasted lives.

"Kids Are a Pain in the Ass": 40 Reasons to Abstain from Having Children

Vanessa Richmond, The Tyee. August 7, 2009.
People who don't have kids have more sex, more career success and a far smaller environment footprint than people who do.

Brainwash: Conservatives in Texas Want More Jesus, Less Lincoln in Textbooks

Brainwash: Conservatives in Texas Want More Jesus, Less Lincoln in Textbooks

Ben Armbruster, Think Progress AlterNet: PEEK. July 16, 2009.
So-called "experts" are pushing for more emphasis on religion's role in the colonies while aiming to eliminate actual historical events.

British Law Makes Children's Authors Register in Pedophile Database

British Law Makes Children's Authors Register in Pedophile Database

Byard Duncan, AlterNet AlterNet: PEEK. July 16, 2009.
To fight back, several authors have vowed to cease visiting schools at the beginning of next academic year.

Bombs Will Kill Women in Afghanistan

Robert Greenwald, Brave New Foundation AlterNet: World. July 8, 2009.
Brave New Foundation explores the disproportionate hardships of war on women and their families, and how you can help.

United Egg Producers Recruits Kids In Its Sordid Campaign Against Animal Welfare

United Egg Producers Recruits Kids In Its Sordid Campaign Against Animal Welfare

Paul Shapiro, AlterNet. June 12, 2009.
The industry resorts to using "kid-friendly" messaging to argue that confining egg-laying hens on factory farms inside battery cages is humane.

Note to Nervous Would-Be Dads: Having Kids Doesn't Look 'Gay'

Note to Nervous Would-Be Dads: Having Kids Doesn't Look 'Gay'

Vanessa Richmond, The Tyee. April 27, 2009.
What is it with those men on cusp of middle age who see their masculine identity threatened by the act of fathering a child?

10 Most Offensive Signs from the Tea Party Protests (Photos)

10 Most Offensive Signs from the Tea Party Protests (Photos)

Jan Frel, AlterNet AlterNet: Rights and Liberties. April 16, 2009.
HuffPo uses its mighty citizen journalism capacity to collect Tea Party reports from across the country.

My Uterus, Husband and I All Agree -- No Children

My Uterus, Husband and I All Agree -- No Children

Juniper, Divine Caroline. March 25, 2009.
Why choose to be child free? The list of reasons is endless.

FBI Busts Up Child Prostitution Rings ... But Rehabilitation Funds Are Running Out

FBI Busts Up Child Prostitution Rings ... But Rehabilitation Funds Are Running Out

Lisa Derrick, La Figa AlterNet: Rights and Liberties. February 24, 2009.
Here's one reason to pay your taxes.

Is Breeding a Sin?

Is Breeding a Sin?

Vanessa Richmond, The Tyee. February 13, 2009.
Only if you have a litter, and happen to be poor and unfamous.

Terrifying: Companies are Marketing Police State Normalcy to Children

Terrifying: Companies are Marketing Police State Normalcy to Children

Lucinda Marshall, Feminist Peace Network AlterNet: Rights and Liberties. February 10, 2009.
Hey kids, wanna play security checkpoint?

Senate Passes Health Legislation for Low-Income Children (Finally!)

Senate Passes Health Legislation for Low-Income Children (Finally!)

Melissa McEwan, Shakesville AlterNet: Health and Wellness. January 30, 2009.
SCHIP is being paid for by "raising the cigarette tax from 39 cents a pack to $1."

Israeli Attack on Gaza: Bombs Fall as Children Go to School

Israeli Attack on Gaza: Bombs Fall as Children Go to School

Siun, Firedoglake AlterNet: Video. December 27, 2008.
Warning: Some of the video contained in this article includes raw footage from the aftermath of the attack and is graphic.

How to Provide Healthcare for All Kids

How to Provide Healthcare for All Kids

Donna Norton, Huffington Post. November 17, 2008.
Children are the least expensive population to insure -- there's no good reason why we can't cover all kids now.

Did Palin Use GOP Funds to Buy Her Children Underwear?

Did Palin Use GOP Funds to Buy Her Children Underwear?

Amanda Terkel, Think Progress AlterNet: PEEK. November 10, 2008.
The Palin clothes story just keeps getting weirder.

I Want to Bail Out Health Care

I Want to Bail Out Health Care

Erikka Yancy, Brave New Films AlterNet: Video. October 2, 2008.
Choosing to bail out children over corporations.

Americans' Attitudes Toward Breastfeeding Are Making Our Kids Sick

Americans' Attitudes Toward Breastfeeding Are Making Our Kids Sick

Aisha Qaasim, Women's eNews. August 29, 2008.
Want a healthy baby? Put the Baby Einstein videos and hand sanitizer away and breastfeed.

Children Are Paying the Price for Bush's Deportation Policies

Children Are Paying the Price for Bush's Deportation Policies

David Neiwert, Firedoglake AlterNet: PEEK. August 19, 2008.
Thousands of children are dumped into squalor after being deported from the United States.

7 Reasons Parents Should Not Test Kids for Drug Use

7 Reasons Parents Should Not Test Kids for Drug Use

Lindsay Lyon, U.S. News & World Report. August 7, 2008.
Why experts say drug testing should be left to the professionals.

Send Bill O'Reilly Back to School

Send Bill O'Reilly Back to School

Robert Greenwald, Brave New Films AlterNet: Video. August 7, 2008.
O'Reilly thinks he is qualified to teach to your children.