{"id":2163595,"date":"2024-01-31T03:13:02","date_gmt":"2024-01-31T08:13:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/blue-states-are-depriving-kids-of-adoption-if-prospective-parents-use-the-wrong-pronouns\/"},"modified":"2024-01-31T03:15:36","modified_gmt":"2024-01-31T08:15:36","slug":"blue-states-are-depriving-kids-of-adoption-if-prospective-parents-use-the-wrong-pronouns","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/blue-states-are-depriving-kids-of-adoption-if-prospective-parents-use-the-wrong-pronouns\/","title":{"rendered":"Blue states deny adoption to parents using &#8216;wrong&#8217; pronouns, depriving kids"},"content":{"rendered":"<aside class=\"mashsb-container mashsb-main mashsb-stretched\"><div class=\"mashsb-box\"><div class=\"mashsb-count mash-medium\" style=\"float:left\"><div class=\"counts mashsbcount\">22<\/div><span class=\"mashsb-sharetext\">SHARES<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mashsb-buttons\"><a class=\"mashicon-facebook mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.conservativenewsdaily.net%2Fbreaking-news%2Fblue-states-are-depriving-kids-of-adoption-if-prospective-parents-use-the-wrong-pronouns%2F\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Facebook<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-twitter mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?text=&amp;url=https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/?p=2163595&amp;via=ConservNewsDly\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Twitter<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-subscribe mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"#\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Subscribe<\/span><\/a><div class=\"onoffswitch2 mash-medium mashsb-noshadow\" style=\"display:none\"><\/div><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                <div style=\"clear:both\"><\/div><\/aside>\n            <!-- Share buttons by mashshare.net - Version: 4.0.47--><div class=\"article-content\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Using Children as Political Pawns<\/h2>\n<blockquote>\n<p>Today&#8217;s leftist politicians have no qualms about exploiting children\u200b for their political agenda. In\u200b &#8220;blue states&#8221; and under proposed regulations from the Biden administration, the number \u2063of\u200d foster care and adoption homes is\u200d being\u200b limited. Why? Because potential caregivers are being bombarded with \u200cquestions about transgender \u2064issues and forced to conform \u2064to radical gender \u200cideology. Thankfully, one \u200bprospective adoptive mother\u200c in Oregon is fighting back.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/adflegal.org\/case\/bates-v-pakseresht\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Jessica Bates<\/a>,\u200d a widowed mother of five, \u2063feels a calling from her Christian faith \u2063to provide\u200d a\u2063 loving home \u2063through adoption. However, she is being hindered\u200d by Oregon&#8217;s requirement to &#8220;affirm&#8221; the state&#8217;s definition\u200c of \u2064gender identity for\u2063 hypothetical children. This means she must agree to use their preferred\u2062 pronouns, take them to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/progressives-capture-the-rainbow-flag-for-transgender-politics\/\" title=\"Progressives Capture the Rainbow Flag for Transgender Politics\">gay pride parades<\/a>, and \u200callow potentially harmful \u200dmedical\u200b interventions. When Jessica\u2064 refused \u200dto comply, she was banned from adopting.<\/p>\n<p>Represented by\u2062 <a href=\"https:\/\/adflegal.org\/about\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Alliance Defending Freedom<\/a>, Jessica took her case to \u200bcourt, arguing\u200c that Oregon&#8217;s\u2063 policy violates her \u200bFirst Amendment\u200d rights and equal protection under the \u2064law. She is now appealing \u200dto the\u2064 Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals, fighting for the rights of all Oregonians who share \u2062her religious views.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Powerful Stories of Foster Families<\/h2>\n<p>Several other \u200bfoster care and adoptive parents have shared their own experiences \u200din \u200csupport of Jessica. One of\u200b them is Nancy Harmon, who, along with her husband, has fostered numerous children. \u200cNancy\u200d faced \u2062challenges \u2062when three sisters \u200bunder her care revealed their unique identities and backgrounds. Despite <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/former-student-who-weighs-400-pounds-sues-university-he-alleges-wouldnt-let-him-become-gym-teacher-due-to-his-weight\/\" title=\"400-pound ex-student sues university for weight discrimination in gym teacher application\">facing \u2062discrimination based<\/a> on their religious beliefs, the Harmons fought for the girls&#8217; best interests and eventually adopted \u2062all three.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Understanding the Needs of These Children<\/h2>\n<p>Nancy emphasizes the importance of truly understanding the needs \u2064and stories of these \u200dchildren. She believes that focusing solely on pronouns and gender identity\u200d does\u2064 them a disservice. \u200bRejecting potential foster parents \u2063based on pronouns is not only unjust but also a form of religious bigotry. These dedicated caregivers should\u200b not have to\u200d endure unnecessary obstacles imposed by ill-informed individuals.<\/p>\n<p>A victory for Jessica Bates will not only improve the lives\u2063 of countless children in need but also uphold the Constitution by ending\u2063 unconstitutional restrictions on\u200b foster care and adoption. If the Ninth \u2062Circuit fails \u200dto \u2064do so, it is imperative for the Supreme Court to \u2064step in.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator\"> <\/p>\n<h2> \u2064What \u2064are the potential consequences of using children as\u200b political pawns, and how does it undermine the principles of democracy<\/h2>\n<p><span>  Ildren she\u2063 may \u200bgive a home \u200cto. Bates argues that this is a \u2063violation\u200b of her religious\u2063 freedom and her right to raise her children \u2064according\u200d to her own beliefs.\u200c She is now suing\u200c the \u2062Oregon Department of\u2062 Human Services, stating that this policy \u200cdiscriminates against her and other \u200bparents who hold traditional views on\u200d gender and \u200csexuality.<\/p>\n<p>This case highlights a disturbing trend in our society where children are being used \u200das political\u200c pawns by leftist politicians. Instead of prioritizing the well-being and best interests\u200c of these young individuals, politicians are pushing their own agenda and forcing their beliefs onto vulnerable children.<\/p>\n<p>It is important\u2063 to recognize\u2063 that\u2064 children in \u2064foster care and adoption systems are already dealing with\u200d trauma \u200band instability. They\u200c need stability, love, and care, not ideological indoctrination. By limiting the\u200c number \u200cof available\u200d homes based on\u2062 political beliefs, politicians are robbing these children of the opportunity to find a safe and nurturing environment that suits their needs.<\/p>\n<p>This exploitation of children for\u200c political gain is not limited\u200d to just the issue of gender identity. We have seen similar tactics used \u2063in\u200b other\u2062 areas \u2063such as climate change, gun control, and immigration. Politicians often use emotional\u2064 appeals \u2063involving children to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/fec-reportedly-decides-twitter-did-nothing-wrong-suppressing-true-hunter-biden-laptop-story\/\" title=\"FEC Reportedly Decides Twitter Did Nothing Wrong Suppressing True Hunter Biden Laptop Story\">manipulate public opinion<\/a> and push their policy agendas.<\/p>\n<p>While it is\u200d important \u200dto \u2064have discussions\u200d and \u2062debates about social issues, it is crucial to ensure that the voices and rights of children \u200bare not overshadowed or disregarded. Children should \u200bbe protected from political exploitation\u2063 and allowed to develop \u200ctheir own beliefs and values without undue influence or pressure.<\/p>\n<p>Furthermore, using children as political pawns undermines the principles of democracy and \u2062diminishes the credibility of political discourse. It perpetuates a\u200c cycle \u2064of division and polarization, where individuals \u200dare more focused on winning the political game \u2062than on finding solutions\u200c that truly benefit society.<\/p>\n<p>As citizens, we must\u200c demand that politicians prioritize \u200dthe \u200bbest interests of children and ensure that their well-being \u200bis not sacrificed \u2064for \u200dpolitical gain. We must advocate for policies that support the ability of parents to raise their children \u2064according to their own values and beliefs,\u200d without interference or\u200d coercion\u200b from\u2062 the state.<\/p>\n<p>In conclusion, the exploitation of children \u200cfor political\u200b purposes is \u2062a deeply concerning trend that undermines the well-being of\u2062 these vulnerable individuals. It \u2062is crucial that we \u2063recognize and stand against this manipulation and\u2062 prioritize the rights \u2064and interests of children \u200cabove political\u200d agendas. Only \u2064by \u200ddoing so \u2064can we create a society that\u200d truly\u2064 values and protects the future generation.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Today&#8217;s leftist politicians differ from old-fashioned liberals by using children as political pawns. In &#8220;blue states&#8221; and under Biden&#8217;s proposed regulations, the availability of homes for foster care or adoption is increasingly restricted<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1859,"featured_media":2163596,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_mo_disable_npp":"","fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/thefederalist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/6501975671_237bfe86bb_o-e1706219660250.jpg","fifu_image_alt":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[546],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-2163595","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-the-federalist"],"fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/thefederalist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/6501975671_237bfe86bb_o-e1706219660250.jpg","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2163595","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1859"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2163595"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2163595\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/2163596"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2163595"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2163595"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2163595"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}