Increasing the number of children removed and placed in foster care does not protect children nor does this improve outcomes for children or reduce abuse and neglect. Failure to strengthen families and confusing poverty with neglect … [Read more...]
What John Edwards said, before picking up a hammer to help build a house in New Orleans today
You do not have to take my word for what John Edwards said. Go to: http://www.johnedwards.com/wat... I plan to write and thank him for his service. But, as to this primary election, sign me: Undecided. … [Read more...]
Event for Pine Street Inn needs support!
Raise the Roof Party for Pine Street InnThursday, March 29, 20076-9pmBernard Toale Gallery450 Harrison Avenue, Boston (South End)$50 617 892 - 9179Some of the items up for bid can be viewed here. … [Read more...]
Vlog: Hunger in America – Part 3
First a recap from Part 1 and Part 2 ...Some stats on the current hunger situation in the country. In 2005, 37 million people were in poverty including 12.9 million children under the age of 18 yet less than 4 million of those children … [Read more...]
More of what Romney’s budget cuts have done
Closing admission to the state mental health hospital system to all new patients and cutting 57 nurses and mental health workers and 16 pyschiatrists -- a move which may jeopardize the hospitals' national accreditation. Cut 40 positions -- … [Read more...]