More partners in child advocacy

I just wanted to make a brief post today acknowledging some more bloggers who joined our pre-election blog carnival for kids.  Thank you, old allies and new, for helping raise awareness of children’s needs!

• Oklahoma Fit Kids Coalition
• Zero

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Election wrapped up, but child issue work ramping up

The 2010 midterms elections — some of them the most controversial and loudest in memory — are over. While we believe too much time was spent on silly diversions (like allegations and repudiations of witchcraft), some positive campaigning on…

Advocating for children in the midterms: Wisconsin

Voices members are providing voter education all over the country, trying to help citizens make smart choices on children’s issues for the midterms. In this very heated midterm election, with its unprecedented campaign spending, it’s all too easy to overlook…

Children’s Movement of Florida, AKA “The Milk Party”

As election season gears up, I want to share with you all the ways people are fighting for children nationwide.  Our Florida member, Children’s Campaign, Inc., brought the Children’s Movement of Florida to our attention.

Also known as “The Milk…

Sandbox Party a success!

Voices member group Voices for Michigan’s Children last week held a very successful rally around children’s issues. Hosting the Sandbox Party Convention, a political event focused on children’s issues, the group drew an attendance of thousands, many of…