Bruce LesleyinVoices4KidsInvesting in Our Future: Why Business Should Support Child-Focused Public PoliciesA 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…12 min read·Jan 13, 2024----
Bruce LesleyinVoices4KidsSpeaking of Kids: Calling Out Who’s for Kids, and Who’s Just KiddingIn 2023, we decided to launch our podcast, Speaking of Kids. Our fundamental premise is that children are, far too often, an afterthought…7 min read·Jan 4, 2024--1--1
Bruce LesleyChildren Are Not Little Adults: Ensuring Adequate Pediatric Emergency Care in U.S. HospitalsAs a parent, there is perhaps nothing more terrifying than the helplessness felt when your child is gravely ill or injured. The rush to the…7 min read·Dec 27, 2023----
Bruce LesleyinVoices4KidsTexans: Standing Up for Their Students and Public SchoolsPublic schools, which were embraced after the Civil War as necessary to protect democracy and our republic, are under attack. Under the…6 min read·Dec 21, 2023----
Bruce LesleyinVoices4KidsPrioritizing Children’s Best Interests Over Parental FearParenting is an ever-evolving journey. Just as you feel you’ve mastered one stage, children grow and present new challenges that render…6 min read·Dec 16, 2023----
Bruce LesleyThe Invisibility of Children: The Other Form of NeglectThe kids are not alright.10 min read·Dec 10, 2023----
Bruce LesleyinVoices4KidsA Lifeline in Peril: How Congressional Inaction Puts PEPFAR’s Crucial Support for Children at Riskby Bruce Lesley, Kathy Sacco, and Leila Ninatallah4 min read·Nov 27, 2023--1--1
Bruce LesleyinVoices4KidsFrom 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…5 min read·Nov 10, 2023----
Bruce LesleyinVoices4KidsLaunching of the Speaking of Kids Podcastby Bruce Lesley, Messellech “Selley” Looby, and Leila Nematallah6 min read·Oct 12, 2023----
Bruce LesleyCongress Is Shortchanging ChildrenNOTE: I am now also posting on Substack and urge people to follow First Focus on Children and me there.7 min read·Oct 4, 2023----