Kids Can't Wait
Bruce Lesley, Mary Kelly PersynFrom the frontlines of child advocacy, Kids Can't Wait covers the policies, politics, and power struggles that shape children's lives — making the case for putting kids first in the U.S. and around the world.
| Platform |  | Pricing | Only free issues | Publishes | Twice weekly |
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| Issues | 347 | Founded | 3 years ago | Last Issue | 5 days ago |
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Children Are Not Property: The Case for Children’s Fundamental Rights
“The children are always ours, every single one of them, all over the globe; and I am beginning to suspect that whoever is incapable of recognizing this may be incapable of morality.” – James Baldwin
Children Are People, Not Property...
Congress and RFK Jr. Said the Kids Were Protected, but the Numbers Reveal the Truth
Nearly 3 million, or almost 1-in-10, children are projected to lose Medicaid coverage over the next decade. That is the finding in the Congressional Budget Office’s (CBO) February 2026 baseline projections redently presented to congressiona...
Pro-Birth Is Not Pro-Baby
On Monday, the White House hosted an event on the heels of Mother’s Day. The event had some truly bizarre moments, as President Trump gathered mothers, federal officials, and cameras in the Oval Office for what the Administration billed as...
For the Little Children
I think about my mother, who passed away in 2020, every single day. In both my personal and professional life, I try to channel her by asking myself what her advice would be.
She was brilliant about so many things — literature, pedagogy an...
Congress Is Broken and Unpopular: Here Are 12 Reforms Children and Families Need
Americans’ approval of Congress has fallen to 10%, while disapproval has climbed to 86%, tying the record high for the institution.
That is not a partisan finding. Currently, 11% of independents and just 3% of Democrats approve of the job...
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Bruce is President of First Focus on Children and First Focus Campaign for Children and is co-host of the Speaking of Kids podcast. As a child advocate, he is dedicated to improving the lives and well-being of children.
Lawyer, writer, and advocate for children and human rights. Protect trans and LGBTQ youth and children in migration. San Francisco.
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