Parental Rights News

There is a growing contest between government and families regarding who should be the primary decision maker for children. Scroll below for news items, and subscribe to our newsletters for updates, as we continue to monitor the news and share key stories and research.

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Texas Proposes Parental Rights Amendment

This November, Texas voters will be asked to vote for or against “the constitutional amendment affirming that parents are the…

100 Years of Pierce, Part 2: The Right Panel, with Michael Farris, Melissa Moschella, and Emilie Kao

On June 1, 1925, the Supreme Court declared, “The child is not the mere creature of the State; those who…

100 Years of Pierce: “Left Panel” Available Now

Based on the encouraging feedback I received from last week’s announcement that the EPPiC Broadcast is featuring a two-part series…

"Quick Takes" on Parental Rights News

Thanks to the partnership of concerned parents like you, we are able to monitor the news for issues that could affect parental rights. Here are some "quick takes" on news items. Please also see our news sections arranged by category: medical child abuse, disabilities, and child abuse prevention.

Family Forced to Flee the Country – Sarah Hershberger

In Ohio, an Amish family was forced to flee the country to spare their daughter unwanted and dangerous chemo-therapy, including…

Taking Children to Experiment? – Hannah and Kayla Diegel

[Photo Credit: A Miracle for Two Sisters] In April of 2014, the CPS/DCS took two sisters at the Phoenix Children’s…

Hospital Malpractice Coverup?

Sara and Padraig Keenan A family in New York found themselves facing allegations of child abuse after their infant died;…