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Investing in Our Future: Why Business Should Support Child-Focused Public Policies
Investing in Our Future: Why Business Should Support Child-Focused Public Policies
A few years ago, a good friend’s son played in the SMU-Navy football game, and I was psyched to see him play. But if you have never been to…
Bruce Lesley
Jan 12
Speaking of Kids: Calling Out Who’s for Kids, and Who’s Just Kidding
Speaking of Kids: Calling Out Who’s for Kids, and Who’s Just Kidding
In 2023, we decided to launch our podcast, Speaking of Kids. Our fundamental premise is that children are, far too often, an afterthought…
Bruce Lesley
Jan 4
Texans: Standing Up for Their Students and Public Schools
Texans: Standing Up for Their Students and Public Schools
Public schools, which were embraced after the Civil War as necessary to protect democracy and our republic, are under attack. Under the…
Bruce Lesley
Dec 21, 2023
Prioritizing Children’s Best Interests Over Parental Fear
Prioritizing Children’s Best Interests Over Parental Fear
Parenting is an ever-evolving journey. Just as you feel you’ve mastered one stage, children grow and present new challenges that render…
Bruce Lesley
Dec 16, 2023
A Lifeline in Peril: How Congressional Inaction Puts PEPFAR’s Crucial Support for Children at Risk
A Lifeline in Peril: How Congressional Inaction Puts PEPFAR’s Crucial Support for Children at Risk
by Bruce Lesley, Kathy Sacco, and Leila Ninatallah
Bruce Lesley
Nov 27, 2023
From Cradle to Limbo: The Immediate and Long-term Dangers of Repealing Birthright Citizenship for…
From Cradle to Limbo: The Immediate and Long-term Dangers of Repealing Birthright Citizenship for…
Birthright citizenship, enshrined by the 14th Amendment of the U.S. Constitution, has stood as a pillar of inclusivity since its…
Bruce Lesley
Nov 10, 2023
Launching of the Speaking of Kids Podcast
Launching of the Speaking of Kids Podcast
by Bruce Lesley, Messellech “Selley” Looby, and Leila Nematallah
Bruce Lesley
Oct 12, 2023
Who’s Child Matters?
Who’s Child Matters?
Bruce Lesley
Jun 29, 2023
The Child Tax Credit: Boosting the Lives and Well-Being of Our Children
The Child Tax Credit: Boosting the Lives and Well-Being of Our Children
Child poverty in our nation negatively impacts every aspect of the lives of children — their health, education, hunger, homelessness, and…
Bruce Lesley
Jun 12, 2023
Does the House Debt Ceiling Bill Promote Intergenerational Warfare?
Does the House Debt Ceiling Bill Promote Intergenerational Warfare?
During the House debt ceiling debate, several members of Congress evoked the “next generation” as a newly discovered interest and reason…
Bruce Lesley
May 9, 2023
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