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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…

Jan 13

Investing in Our Future: Why Business Should Support Child-Focused Public Policies

Jan 13

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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…

Jan 4

Speaking of Kids: Calling Out Who’s for Kids, and Who’s Just Kidding

Jan 4

Children Are Not Little Adults: Ensuring Adequate Pediatric Emergency Care in U.S. Hospitals

As a parent, there is perhaps nothing more terrifying than the helplessness felt when your child is gravely ill or injured. The rush to the…

Dec 27, 2023

Children Are Not Little Adults: Ensuring Adequate Pediatric Emergency Care in U.S. Hospitals

Dec 27, 2023

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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…

Dec 21, 2023

Texans: Standing Up for Their Students and Public Schools

Dec 21, 2023

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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…

Dec 16, 2023

Prioritizing Children’s Best Interests Over Parental Fear

Dec 16, 2023

The Invisibility of Children: The Other Form of Neglect

The kids are not alright.

Dec 10, 2023

The Invisibility of Children: The Other Form of Neglect

Dec 10, 2023

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A Lifeline in Peril: How Congressional Inaction Puts PEPFAR’s Crucial Support for Children at Risk

by Bruce Lesley, Kathy Sacco, and Leila Ninatallah

Nov 27, 2023

A Lifeline in Peril: How Congressional Inaction Puts PEPFAR’s Crucial Support for Children at Risk

Nov 27, 2023

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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…

Nov 10, 2023

From Cradle to Limbo: The Immediate and Long-term Dangers of Repealing Birthright Citizenship for…

Nov 10, 2023

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Launching of the Speaking of Kids Podcast

by Bruce Lesley, Messellech “Selley” Looby, and Leila Nematallah

Oct 12, 2023

Launching of the Speaking of Kids Podcast

Oct 12, 2023

Congress Is Shortchanging Children

NOTE: I am now also posting on Substack and urge people to follow First Focus on Children and me there.

Oct 4, 2023

Congress Is Shortchanging Children

Oct 4, 2023

Bruce Lesley

Bruce Lesley

@BruceLesley — President of @First_Focus & @Campaign4Kids. Child advocate, husband & father of 4. Basketball fanatic. Follow on Twitter: @BruceLesley.

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