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Adult adoptees, adoptive and biological family members are all welcome
to join Arizona Open's work to establish respect, dignity and equal rights for adoptees.
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Let's Be Honest: The Right To Know
Arizona Open campaigns for the repeal of Arizona statutes and administrative code that deny access by adopted citizens to state-held historical documents recording their own births and adoptions.

Adoption records began to seal in the United States in the last 40 years, and only since 1967 in Arizona. Prior to 1967, Arizona adoptees were able to freely access information about themselves. Arizona Open seeks to restore prior law, in keeping with today's recognized excellence in adoption policy and practice.

Back-to-School Reading
Learn more about adoption history and reform through books selected by Arizona Open.

Unlocking the Heart Of Adoption
A film tribute to the untold stories and struggles of adoptees, birthparents and adoptive parents. Read about the film, it's creator, Sheila Ganz - birthmother, and order your own copy to share with your family and utilize as a teaching tool in adoption agencies and support groups.





Arizona Open supports LA demonstration January 2nd
of Fox Network's "Who's Your Daddy?"
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Measurable Rights: the fight for open records in Oregon

The story of Helen Hill and Bastard Nation, who used Oregon's Ballot Measure 58 to open sealed birth certificates for all adult adoptees. Hill's initiative turned into a civil rights battle that caused a sea of change in adoption laws across the country. Filmmaker Paul Fournier captures the essence of grassroots activism. With coverage from inception to victory, Bastards are filmed in intimate settings as they plan, learn, achieve voter support, then fight court battles to set case precedent. Measurable Rights is inspiring and an essential teaching tool to all adoptee rights activists! Watch the trailer, interact with the reformers, and order your DVD copy TODAY!

www.measurablerights.com

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