In James Gunn’s “Superman,” David Corenswet stars as the titular character — but the real star of the show is Krypto, his foster dog, who has had a significant cultural impact. Thanks to the love ...

When I was born, my Korean parents, immigrants to the United States, relinquished me for adoption. At the age of two and a half months, I was placed with a white family who lived in a small town in ...

On August 1, 1966, a baby girl is born in Norfolk, Virginia. Her mother names her Melanie Lynn. She is placed in foster care for two months to make sure she has no medical issues. Then she is adopted ...

More than 80,000 children from China were adopted by American families. While many appreciate how the adoptions reshaped their own lives, they are also glad to see the program conclude. By Amy Qin and ...

On August 28, 2024, the People’s Republic of China announced the end of their intercountry adoption policy, and a small corner of the world stood still. Chinese transnational adoptees worldwide were ...

Adoption as practiced in the US is rooted in racism, imperialism, colonialism, and outright abduction. It’s time to do something different. Joshua Mast, speaking to CBS News in 2023. On the eve of ...

They’ve scrolled through horror stories, forums, and news pieces until the fear feels louder than hope. The couple wants to grow their family, but every headline and anecdote makes them pause and ...

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