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Bastard
Nation is an organization dedicated to the equal
treatment and dignity of all adopted citizens.
We advocate for equal treatment under the law in
the form of equal access to our original birth certificates
and adoption decrees. We inform against negative
stereotypes of adoption and adopted people. We respect
and provide resources for the full spectrum of adoptee
experience. All those committed to these goals are
invited to join us.
The
links on this page tell something about the history
of Bastard Nation.
What
is Bastard Nation? by Damsel Plum
Bastard Nation was born in early 1996 on the Internet
Usenet newsgroup, alt.adoption. Our founder, Marley
Greiner, coined the term "Bastard Nation" and started
signing her posts with it, with others soon following
suit. In June, Damsel Plum came up with the idea
to create a Bastard Nation website. She collected
material from people on a.a and on June 19, 1996,
we announced the Bastard Nation website to the Internet
community. We created a variety of alternative story
pages: "True Tales of Revolting Reunions," "Adoptive
Parents Speak out in Favor of Open Records," "True
Tales of Atrocious Adoptions," "Bastard Moments,"
as well as links to the standard search and reconnection
resources available on the Internet. As we grew,
we included accounts of our adoptee rights activism,
coverage of negative portrayal of adoptees in the
media and popular culture, information on adoption
law and position papers on a variety of adoptee-related
issues.
Why
the Name "Bastard Nation?"
Our
Mission Statement
Denise
Castellucci's response to an
adoptee offended by the term "Bastard"
Further
clarification of what, exactly,
IS Bastard Nation.
And
what is a Bastard?
B.G.
Blackburn's Bastard Moments
I Have Known
The
Bastard Nation Moment
Anton Sweeney on why
there are Bastards in Ireland
Founding
Foundling Marley Greiner's Thoughts
on Bastard Nation.
Meet
some of Our Members:
BN
Leadership Team
Regional
Directors
Friends
of Bastard Nation
Gavriela
Person - Designer of the BN logo
The
"Founding Foundlings"
of BN: from the early days of BN
Want
to help make a difference in how adopted people
are treated and viewed in society? Want to support
the efforts of the only adoptee-led national organization
dedicated to promoting the equal treatment and dignity
of adopted citizens? Want to enjoy all the benefits
of membership?
Fill
Out an Application now.
Click
here
to have an application emailed to you.
What
You Support:
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Our Mission
Statement: Dedicated to adoptee equality and
dignity.
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Our proven
track record of educating and lobbying for adoptee
rights and dignity.
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The membership of Bastard Nation, the population
of adopted citizens, and the cause of dignity in
being adopted.
PLEASE JOIN BN TODAY!
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