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Citizen Cope - The Best Kept Secret in Music Today

- BUT NOT FOR LONG!

Citizen Cope may be the best kept secret in music today, however we don't expect this secret to last for long.  Citizen Cope is by far the most original music out in the music scene, which is driving strongly devoted fans to his sold out concerts.  Radio stations seem to scratch their heads in confusion because they just don't know how to classify Citizen Cope's music.  But the fans do!

While radio station managers continue being confused and miss out on all the fun; Citizen Cope has aggressively toured the U.S. bringing new fans in by the droves.  Not just "music fans"!  But "Cope fans" dedicated to this amazing music with an intensity that tells you Citizen Cope will very soon no longer be a cool secret among original music lovers.

Last year I spoke with several Citizen Cope fans at a concert and they seemed conflicted in a way that shows their true devotion.  Citizen Cope is their musical secret which they dread mainstream music executives eventual attempts at diluting such original music.  On the other hand, they have a sense of appreciation for the hard work and amazing talent that Citizen Cope places not only in the music but also for genuine appreciation of the fans - SO they want Cope to break out big!

Citizen Cope's prior record labels seemed almost clueless at promoting his music/albums.  Radio station managers and record labels execs may be confused as if they sniffed too much glue as a child, but one thing is for sure Citizen Cope's fans are not in any way confused about the this incredible talent.

Experiencing a Citizen Cope concert is like no other!  If it is your first time you will find yourself looking around at the crowd amazed by the number of fans singing WORD FOR WORD on every single song.  You will be literally stunned as Citizen Cope, also known as Clarence Greenwood, weaves different genres of music together in a way that is both pleasing and hard to believe that it can actually be pulled off.  Is it Rock, Rap, Jazz, Blues, Folk or Reggae that you are hearing?

Nope!  It's just music's best kept secret - Citizen Cope!

The ultimate in music pleasure is hearing Citizen Cope and Alice Smith sing together on stage at a concert.  Who is Alice Smith?  Now come on - we can't give away all of our musical secrets!  OK we will share one more.

Citizen Cope just launched a new website and is currently on tour doing an acoustic solo performance throughout the U.S.  Citizen Cope has a brand new acoustic album that will coming out in December just in time for the holidays.

Be sure to check out Citizen Cope's other albums until then:

Citizen Cope 2002

The Clarence Greenwood Recordings 2004

Every Waking Moment 2006

Anyone know how to get his first demo tape, released in the late 1990's under the name of "Cope Citizen"?

Be sure to also check out these two youtube videos of Citizen Cope:

Back Together and Let the Drummer Kick

If you are a MySpace fan you might want to also join the 100,000 fans of Citizen Cope.

Parental and Civil Rights Alliance Launched by A Child's Right

A Child's Right recently launched the Parental and Civil Rights Alliance.  The rare opportunity to form a Meetup Alliance is by invite only and not open to the general public.  Quite the honor! In less than two days this Alliance already has 26 organizations that have joined with over 53,000 collective members!  Incredible results in a short period of time and we expect the Parental and Civil Rights Alliance to be listed in the Top 10 Largest Meetup Alliance list.

Please join the Parental and Civil Rights Alliance.  Great way to pull more people into your local group.  26  groups and growing!

Only those who want to start a group or already have one (via Meetup, Facebook, Google, Yahoo, active website, etc.) can join the Parental and Civil Rights Alliance right now. If you don't want to be a group organizer, you can find an existing group on the internet, Meetup, Facebook, MySpace, etc and ask them to join the alliance.  Or start your own group right here in the Parental and Civil Rights Alliance.

If you have a leadership role in a local group or organization you should join the Parental and Civil Rights Alliance for the following benefits:
1)  The Parental and Civil Rights Alliance is a fantastic tool to help parental and civil rights activists all over the country to meet and organize in person.
2)  Network with similar organizations and groups to increase turnout at your local events.
3)  Learn from the successes and failures of local groups.
4)  Give your local organization an additional web presence with link.  Thousands of people visit the main page for Meetup Alliance daily and look for a local group in their area...look at it like the yellow pages – but this is free!
5)  Increase your membership totals in your local organization.  The Parental and Civil Rights Alliance allows those who come across it on the internet to search for a local group in their area.
6)  Want to carpool to a national event?  Research local groups and consolidate resources for a successful turnout.
7)  Network with Meetup groups, Yahoo groups, Facebook groups, MySpace groups and more!
8)  Expose your next event or meeting to a national audience!
9)  Create your own group's resource page.
10)  Finally create an international coalition of parental and civil rights activists!

Creating your own Alliance is not open to the public and the chance to grow this was given to me on an invite only basis from Meetup.  They are still in a Beta run and new features will be added very soon!

Meetup Alliance is the best way for leaders of local groups to share, learn and communicate.
Joining is free and will only take a minute. Just click the link below:
http://www.meetupalliance.com/parentalrights   

DC Festival 2008 Continues Under the Leadership of Lary Holland and Numerous Organizations

We are proud of the efforts of Lary Holland and numerous other organizations sending a message to the ACFC that this event will continue!  We applaud this courageous effort to make sure that the voices of those concerned over the right to parent and excessive government intrusion will not go unheard.

If you are an individual or organization we ask that you send a letter of support to Lary Holland and the DC Festival 2008 Team at [email protected].  A growing number of organizations have already signed on in support of this important effort!  Make your support known now by sending your letter of support. 

Press Release

When and Where?

Why should you support this effort, attend it and encourage others to attend as well?

World's Top Blogs Covering the 2008 Equal Parenting Bike Trek

WOW!  Some of the world's top blogs are already covering the 2008 Equal Parenting Bike Trek! 

Instapundit, Dr. Helen, Protein Wisdom, Dean's World, Murdoc Online, Gun Pundit and many more. 

See the updating list of coverage now.

This truly is amazing and we appluad the five fathers that will be pedaling 758 miles for their children.

Senior Citizens Organization for Parental Equality (SCOPE)

When it comes to the divorce of two parents that have children people think of the two parents and the children in the middle of the divorce.

In order for the state and the court system to make money through Title IV-D federal incentives, one of the fit and willing parents must be forced into the role of the non-custodial parent.  Sadly, children go from seeing this parent on a daily basis and then suddenly the typical 4-6 days a month.  Children have the fundamental right to be loved, guided, nurtured and educated equally by both fit and willing parents after a divorce.  To deny this is child abuse.

The pain of this child abuse also affects the parents of the non-custodial parent.  Grandparents are then forced to see less of their grandchildren.  This is abusive not only to the children but to the grandparents as well.  Grandparents, from both sides of the family tree, play an important role in the development of their grandchildren.  How do grandparents in this situation deal with all of this pain?  The pain of seeing their child become a non-custodial parent and being forced away from their child by no choice of their own or the child's.  Grandparents must also endure the pain of seeing less of their own grandchildren.

Grandparent are increasingly becoming involved in the Shared Parenting movement and are joining in the fight against child abuse that is sponsored by a bitter spouse and the court system. 

I encourage all grandparents to visit SCOPE - Senior Citizens Organization for Parental Equality and become involved in what is in the best interest of their grandchildren.  Another organization that I can personally recommend is Three Sides to Every Story, Inc.  Grandparents!  There is a place for you to make a difference.

Online Buzz Increasing for the 2008 Equal Parenting Bike Trek

The 2008 Equal Parenting Bike Trek is an event worth supporting.  Bloggers know an interesting and unique story.  Over 4 months away and the online buzz is picking up!  The five cyclists truly appreciate any help in spreading the message of this event.  It is not easy to pedal over 758 miles  physically or mentally for that matter.  Special thanks to all bloggers that have picked this story up.

Here is a sample of some of the most recent blogs covering the 2008 Equal Parenting Bike Trek:

1)  Dean's World

2)  Murdoc Online

3)  Family Court Reports

4)  Cycle South Dakota

5)  Angry Harry - UK

6)  Figli Negati Italia - Italy

7)  Gun Pundit

Robert Pedersen and Robb MacKenzie at 43 mph in Pennsylvania during the 2007 Equal Parenting Bike Trek - Max Speed during trek 54 mph!

Wife Tries to Drive Over Husband 20 Times With Child in Back Seat

So sad!  Imagine being a next door neighbor and seeing this.  I wonder what she will do once the child custody dispute starts!  Hopefully she will stay in jail for trying to kill her husband and putting her child at risk.  Someone once told me that there is no such thing as domestic violence against men.  I have always know that to not be true.

Well over 166 studies showing that women and men are equally violent in their personal relationships!  Please support Stop Abuse For Everyone

Be sure to check out the upcoming 2008 Equal Parenting Bike Trek.  Things are already picking up and this incredible event is over 4 months away!  Spread the word!

New Prototypes Being Tested for the 2008 Equal Parenting Bike Trek :)

Information on the upcoming 2008 Equal Parenting Bike Trek

Derek Bailey, MSW and Robert Pedersen on the "Children Need Both Parents" Talkshow

YESTERDAY'S SHOW!  Dance4Equality's Derek Bailey MSW, Tonia Bailey and Robert Pedersen on the ultra-popular Children Need Both Parents Talkshow with Ronald Smith and Robin Denison.  You can download all prior shows including this one on the shows homepage.

A Child's Right Meeting Covered by Lary Holland and Get off The Bench

Excellent video taken by Lary Holland and Get Off The Bench from the most recent A Child's Right Meeting.  More to come I must assume!  We will keep you posted.  Thank you Lary!

Mom kills kids while Dad fights the courts for custody to protect them

Mom kills kids while Dad fights the courts for custody to protect them

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Heather Mills Continues Digging For Gold In Sir Paul McCartney Divorce Case

Heather Mills continues her dig for gold in the Paul McCartney and Heather Mills divorce case.  Heather Mills turned down 30 million and just recently 100 million.  How long were they married?  Six years at most and Paul McCartney's fortune was made prior to his marriage to Heather Mills.

Like most men Paul McCartney will get screwed because he chose to have a child with Heather Mills.  Most child custody cases are awarded to the mother in the United Stated and in the United Kingdom.  Fathers4Justice has been working for years to change the biased family court systems in the UK.

Reminder - Tonight Robert Pedersen is on "The Message" with Richar Farr

You can hear the interview live in Las Vegas, Nevada and parts of California.  Live outside those areas?

Listen via online link for KLAV - 1230 AM

or

directly on KRights!

CALL IN PHONE NUMBER 866-820-5528

Dr. Stephen Baskerville on Family Courts - "Family Courts are Crooked"

Dr. Stephen Baskerville's video on how family courts are crooked.  This is a MUST SEE video for sure...also make sure you buy his new book. It is worth EVERY penny!

Robert Pedersen interviewed on the popular radio show "The Message" with Richar Farr

Robert Pedersen will be on the radio show "The Message" with Richar Farr! February 15th 2008

THIS FRIDAY!    9:15PM EST 6:15 PST

You can hear this live on your radio in Las Vegas, Nevada and parts of California. 

If you live elsewhere you can listen LIVE on KRights Radio

Robert will reveal a secret detail of the 2008 Equal Parenting Bike Trek departure from Lansing, MI!  August 7th 2008 12 Noon - departure of the 758 mile Equal Parenting Bike Trek from the Lansing Capitol.  The media and supporters will fill the Lansing Capitol Lawn simply to see what Robert will reveal on this Friday's interview.

Stay tuned because we are hoping to have the call-in phone numbers for this exciting radio interview.  Show your support and be sure to tune in and listen to "The Message" with Richar Farr.

How was the media coverage for the 2007 Equal Parenting Bike Trek?

Daddy Hunger - The Award Winning Documentary

Daddy Hunger - The Award Winning Documentary

Ray Upchurch, filmmaker of "Daddy Hunger", states “I never want to see another child fatherless and with a DADDY HUNGER challenging their ability to be happy and function with positive self-esteem and confidence. Look at the growing prison population, school systems, and communities.  Generations and generations of fatherless children are suffering. The cycle has got to stop!”

Let us not forget another source which makes children fatherless in America - Federal Incentives Make Children Fatherless

Family Courts Want YOUR Children

Family Courts in Michigan and throughout America salivate at the thought of bringing another family and their children under the control of the family court system.  Each state and county government makes big money on Title IV-D welfare management.

Learn More Now

The Multiple Scandals of Child Support

“Welfare for the Affluent”

“Federal Incentives Make Children Fatherless”

“How federal welfare funding drives judicial discretion in child-custody determinations and domestic relations matters”

“Not the Era of the Deadbeat Dad but the Era of the Hero Father”

CHILD SUPPORT AND THE MARRIAGE QUESTION

The Alimony Hidden in Child Support

Dr. Stephen Walker - 2007 Family Preservation Festival

Dr. Stephen Walker speaking at the 2007 Family Preservatin Festival. Please be sure to attend the 2008 Family Preservation Festival being held on August 15-17 2008.

Ron Paul Supporter Explains Why Noncustodial Parents Should Back Paul's Candidacy

Ron Paul Supporter Makes his case to fathers.

Ron Paul Exclusive Interview on Title IV-D Federal Incentives by On Second Thought TV with William J. Wagener

Phil Wurm, in the Hastings Banner, writes about Michigan House Resolution NN (2008)

Phil Wurm, West Michigan Regional Director of A Child's Right, once again has an outstanding Letter to the Editor published. Below Phil Wurm makes the case for Michigan House Resolution NN (2008). One of Phil's most highly visited writings on DaddyBlogger.com is "Blood Money Is Collected By Local Friend of the Court".

   

Michigan House Resolution NN Parenting Rights Resolution NN Michigan Hastings Banner Family Rights Family

Michigan American Family Association Supports Michigan House Resolution NN (2008)

The American Family Association of Michigan has confirmed their support for Michigan House Resolution NN (2008).

The AFA Michigan joins a growing coalition of both Michigan and National based organizations that support the many benefits of Michigan House Resolution NN (2008).

Michigan House Joint Resolution NN would lead to a constitutional amendment recognizing a parent's fundamental right to direct the care, education, and upbringing of their children. The context of this right is larger than just custody cases as it would apply to intact families and all sorts of scenarios (health care, educational & religious practices just to name a few).

See more on Resolution NN

List of Michigan House Representaitves who are sponsors of this resolution = 80

List of Michigan House Representaitves who are NOT sponsors of this resolution (all Democrats) = 30

American Family Association of Michigan Gary Glenn Michigan House Resolution NN Family Parental Rights Michigan

Who is Minister Ronald Smith?

Minister Ronald Smith is the founder of Children Need Both Parents, Inc.  Ronald Smith has lit Michigan on fire and given the equal parenting rights movement a much needed boost of energy and passion.  Ronald Smith is also the author of the book "Cheated".  He is someone I consider a very close friend.

John McCain will Never Get Our Vote!

Our favorites are Ron Paul and Mitt Romney!  John McCain will NEVER get our vote!  Who will be running our country as John McCain takes his naps?

We will NOT vote for John McCain if he receives the Republican nomination for President. We are conservatives and we REFUSE to give him our vote.

John McCain is NO conservative and with the exception of his service to our country we do not like what he stands for – moving the Republican Party to the left.

He is FAR too liberal and it makes us ill to see what is currently happening to our party. Even if the Republican Party calls for unity around John McCain you will NEVER get us to vote for him. We also know MANY who feel the same way!

If McCain receives the nomination I know MANY conservatives who will either sit out on the November election or they will back a third party candidate. If McCain receives the nomination you will see all of the pundits talk about how conservatives sat out of the November 2008 election. Mark my word!

Republicans would be foolish to nominate McCain. There has been a lot of talk about Ronald Reagan during the Republican primaries. Republicans who are voting for McCain must be smoking something if they think that McCain is even close to Reagan. A Mitt Romney –Pres / Mike Huckabee – V.Pres. combination would be powerful and would defeat either Clinton or Obama! Once again, NOTHING could ever make us vote for John McCain as President. We know MANY who agree with us.

Ron Paul Mitt Romney John McCain Election 08 Super Tuesday Republican Nomination




[amended] McCain's track record on fatherhood issues?


John McCain stance on father’s rights or equal parenting rights is horrible at best.


McCain – YouTube – using racist comment along with dismissing fatherhood concerns! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FNGXB_qx0xk

Glenn Sacks has documented this well. You can find that here and here.

John McCain dismissed fatherhood concerns and used the racist term “tar-baby” when speaking to Tony Taylor an African-American Fathers Rights Advocate. http://thecaucus.blogs.nytimes.com/2007/03/16/mccain-apologizes-for-tar-baby-moment/

Further proof: http://fathersandfamiliesblog.org/?p=4

Documentary Exposes Family Court Corruption in America

Support?  System Down.  View the shocking trailers of this documentary which exposes the corruption of family court systems throughout America.  Family Courts compared to the mafia?  Fathers killing themselves because they were forced by family court systems to go from a full-time father to seeing their children only 4-6 days a month.  This is court sponsored child abuse!

A Child's Right is an official sponsor of this moving documentary.  We ask that you please buy a t-shirt for this documentary as a means of showing your support and helping the filmmaker.  Only $13, high quality and an ultra-cool design.  Do your part in helping this documentary reach the masses in America by buying a fundraising T-Shirt now!

Corruption

It's About the Kids

Divorce is Ugly Business

War Is Hell! Child Support Doesn't Have to Be

Filmmaker Angelo Lobo, Angela and Robert Pedersen

Ron Paul MySpace Layouts Michigan Democrats Michigan Politics Andy Dillon

Dance4Equality - A Must Visit Equal Parenting Rights Website and Organization

Dance 4 Equality was established in 2006 and is dedicated to the message promoting equality and fairness. This movement came into light as the founder, through experiences with a biased and unfair court system, has pledged to advocate not only for the equal protection of fathers, but for the rights of children, parents, men and women, and all races.

Dance4Equality is comprised of individuals and families that look to inspire and advocate for fairness through the powerful and spiritual movement of dance. We were very excited to learn about this organization.  United we all will end this madness!

Derek J Bailey - Founder

Tonia Bailey - Co-Founder

House Concurrent Resolution 241 and Senate Concurrent Resolution 59

The United States House of Representatives and the United States Senate have introduced House Concurrent Resolution 241 and Senate Concurrent Resolution 59 respectively.  This is further proof that our elected officials are finally starting to hear our concerns.  House Concurrent Resolution 241 and Senate Concurrent Resolution 59 both express support for enacting joint custody laws for fit and willing parents.  This is another trend of positive news for those who want to end the current state of child abuse that is occuring all across the United States.

It is a child's fundamental right to be loved, guided, nurtured and educated EQUALLY by both fit and willing parents.  To deny this is wrong.  To deny this is CHILD ABUSE!  It is sad that some ex-spouses have learned to hate their ex more than they love their children.

Keep in mind that these are federal resolutions and will add further strength to state level bills such as Michigan House Bill 4564 and Michigan House Resolution NN (2008).  Remember our cause is justified and the moral one.

Legislation is just one way to obtain our goal.  Another is through litigation against every county and family court system in America.  An excellent example of this is the well organized United Civil Rights Councils of America which is planning a well coordinated class action lawsuit against every county in America.

Live in Michigan? Please join, RSVP and attend A Child's Right upcoming meeting.

Click here to check out
The A Child's Right Meetup Group!

Please join and RSVP for this upcoming event! You must RSVP in order to attend. Our agenda/plan of action is to discuss 1) Calhoun County Equal Parenting Symposium, plus launch symposiums in several more Michigan counties 2) 2008 Equal Parenting Bike Trek 3) 2nd Annual Family Preservation Festival 4) Completion of 501C3 corporation status 5) HB 4564. 6) Michigan Resolution NN (2008)

This meeting is for District Advocates and Regional Directors.

A Patriot for Smaller Government and Equal Parenting Rights Is Born

All Smiles Before Anthony's Arrival - Baby Shower

Anthony Ciaus Pedersen ready to come home! Go Oakland A's!  Wow did we create a cute baby!

Wow! What an awesome smile! Dad thinks Mom is smokin hot, super smart, a true friend and most of all his soul-mate!

Grandma and PaPa Pedersen enjoying the addition to the Pedersen family. Grandparents to seven grandchildren!

Daddy and Anthony

I will write more about this amazing moment very soon and I am sure Angela will also be posting soon to DaddyBlogger. I wanted to thank so many of you for your prayers and well wishes. Angela and I were stunned by the number of people that reached out to us. Thank you for being a part of this celebration. We are very blessed to have Anthony together and also friendships with so many of you. Special thanks to Carol Rhodes for coming to the hospital for her special visit.  Robert

The National Fatherhood Summit in Grand Rapids Michigan was a smashing success!  Learn more.

Another Equal Parenting Rights Activist Soon to Join A Child's Right

Anthony Caius Pedersen will be born literally any day now!  We are so excited we can barely contain ourselves! 

Angela and Robert Pedersen

P.S. Rumor has it that Anthony Caius Pedersen will be born with full battle gear as a patriot of smaller government and Equal Parenting Rights!  Government has no place in families.

Children have a fundamental and God-given right to be loved, guided, nurtured and educated EQUALLY by both fit and willing parents.  To deny this is wrong. Six days a month is child abuse.

   

A Smashing Success - National Fatherhood Summit - Jan 4 2008 Grand Rapids, MI

Phyllis Schlafly - an amazing patriot and defender of families, fathers and children

From the one and only Phyllis Schlafly:

Time to Defund Feminist Pork — the Hate-Men Law

The Feminists Continue Their War Against Men

Feminist Abuse of Domestic Violence Laws

Laughing At Restraining Orders

Feminists' Double Standards About Child Care

Delete, of Michigan Father's Rights Coalition, educates Mike Huckabee on benefits of Equal Parenting Rights

Michigan activists are ON FIRE!  All across Michigan Equal Parenting Advocates are educating elected officials and Presidential candidates about the benefits of Equal Parenting Rights.  Delete of Michigan Father's Rights Coalition is seen below educating Mike Huckabee about how children benefit from equal parenting rights.  Delete was a critical part of the 2007 Equal Parenting Bike Trek.

Mike Saxton, a district advocate for A Child's Right and Dads and Moms of Michigan, spoke directly with Mike Huckabee.

Here is Mr. Saxton's account: "At a press conference today at Demmer Corp. in Lansing Michigan I had the opportunity to discuss shared parenting with Presidential candidate Mike Huckabee.

First I asked if he supported the proposed "Family Preservation and Reconciliation Act" to which he replied he was unfamiliar. I was able to provide him with volume 34 #3 of The Liberator which contains the text of the proposed Act and also a brochure from Dads & Moms of Michigan.

Second, I explained that there were over 1 million non-custodial parents in Michigan and over 25 million in the US; if you were elected President what would you do you ensure that children have equal access to both fit parents, regardless of marital status? He replied that he supports shared parenting.

Third, we discussed Michigan's shared parenting bill HB 4564 and I asked if he would endorse it. He replied that he hadn't read it but that he does support shared parenting. Rep. Rick Jones was also present at the press conference and in response to my request has forwarded a copy of HB 4564 to Governor Huckabee's office.

I suggest that we all ask our Representatives and Senators to ask the candidates their stance on shared parenting, and for an endorsement of our HB 4564, as they accompany them on the campaign trail. Please check the evening news for coverage of the press conference."

Note the excellent use of the ACFC newspaper "The Liberator"!

You can view other activity below this post on DaddyBlogger.com or on Glenn Sacks' informative blog   Michigan just wrapped up the highly successful National Fatherhood Summit.

Ned Holstein, M.D., M.S. Delivers 300 Falsly Accused Fathers' Stories

Incredible job by Ned Holstein, M.D., M.S. and his organization Fathers and Families!  300 Falsely Accused Fathers' Stories were hand delivered to Presidential Candidate Mitt Romney.  See the full story on Glenn Sacks' blog. 

We also appreciate Glenn's story mentioning the activity of A Child's Right at a recent Romney Rally in Battle Creek, Michigan.  See story below.

False Accusations of PPO violations and domestic violence are often used during child custody disputes as a way to remove the father permanently from his children.  This is common practice for certain women with personality disorders.  They learn to hate their ex-spouse more than they love their children.  To use this tactic is sick and another form of child abuse.

Stop Abuse For EVERYONE

National Fatherhood Summit - Bishop Durham

Bishop Durham speaking at the National Fatherhood Summit Jan 4 2008

National Fatherhood Summit - Robert and Angela Pedersen

A speech that got many fired up and was well received by all.  Robert and Angela Pedersen - Co-Founders of A Child's Right.  Speaking at the Jan 4th 2008 National Fatherhood Summit in Grand Rapids, Michigan.

To understand the reference to "monkey butt" see this video:

The 2008 Equal Parenting Bike Trek - Aug 7th - Lansing Michigan Capitol

To volunteer for this event:  http://www.achildsright.net/html/volunteer.html 

Lary Holland - National Fatherhood Summit - Grand Rapids Michigan

New Video Footage of Equal Parenting Bike Trek, Fathers4Justice and CRISPE Rally in PA

Equal Parenting Rally in front of a PA courthouse! 

Equal Parenting Bike Trek cyclists - Robb MacKenzie and Robert Pedersen

Equal Parenting Bike Trek Crew - Delete, Carol Rhodes and Angela Pedersen

Fathers4Justice

CRISPE

Robert Pedersen's Interview on Trial by Money with Fred Neff

Robert Pedersen discusses the National Fatherhood Summit and equal parenting rights on Trial by Money with Fred Neff. 

Trial By Money can be heard live in Riverside Iowa on 1690AM and across the world through StarDust Radio's extensive online presence.

Richar Farr and Lary Holland dial in to add their perspectives to the conversations.

Robert Pedersen interviewed on Trial By Money regarding the 2008 National Fatherhood Summit

Robert Pedersen was interviewed regarding the Jan 4th 2008 National Fatherhood Summit on Trial By Money with Fred Neff. 

Trial By Money can be heard live on 1690 AM in Riverside Iowa and all across the country via the StarDust Radio Network. 

We will have the interview up on DaddyBlogger as soon as we receive the recording.

National Fatherhood Summit Jan 4 2008 - A smashing success!

The Media Coverage of the 2008 National Fatherhood Summit in Grand Rapids, MI was truly impressive! Four different TV News stations, 7 Radio Stations and 6 different newspaper reporters were present at this event! My husband, Robert Pedersen, was given a standing ovation for his efforts in promoting this event. It was incredible and I was so happy for him that I had to hold back my tears.

The energy level during the event was high!  The breakfast and lunch was excellent!  The networking was priceless!  The general opinion was that this event was outstanding and we had a full room! 

There were people from all over the United States!  Alabama, California, Maryland, Ohio, Pennsylvania - just to name a few.  Many different orgnizations were present at this oustanding event.

Minister Ronald Smith has clearly become a nationally known advocate and leader.  Special thanks for all of the work Children Need Both Parents, Inc put into this summit. 

Special thanks to the sponsors of the National Fatherhood Summit:  1) Children Need Both Parents, Inc. 2) Dads and Moms of Michigan & 3) Abundant Life Ministries

View Channel 13 News Coverage Video and Robert and Angela Pedersen Interview

A short break in a very productive day.  Darrick Scott-Farnsworth (right)

L-R-F-B Rep. Pearce, Rep. Jones, Rep. Hoogendyk, Bishop Durham, Ed Bartlett Rep. Stahl, Pat McElligot

Dr. Mike Ross - Michigan Family Rights Coalition

Robert and Angela Pedersen

Robert Pedersen and Dr. Stephen Walker

Judge Willie Lipscomb

Minister Ronald Smith

Senator Mark Jansen

Rep. Hoogendyk

Rep. Tom Pearce

Rep. Robert Dean

Torm Howse

Robert and Angela Pedersen

Darrick Scott-Farnsworth and Pat McElligot

Rep Rick Jones

Robin Denison - Parental Alienation Syndrome Awareness Organization and Nash

Fathers4Justice

There were numerous other speakers that we do not have pictures of yet and hope to post them here in the future!

This is the first event leading up to the 2nd Annual Family Preservation Festival in Washington, D.C.

MEDIA COVERAGE

WZZM Channel 13 News

WGVU NPR/PBS Interview

Christ's News Service - 6 different Michigan Christian radio stations.

Robert Pedersen was interviewed by Christ's News Service regarding the National Fatherhood Summit.  This interview will play shortly after this event.

http://www.mlive.com/news/grpress/index.ssf?/base/news-39/1199284517190120.xml&coll=6&thispage=1

http://www.lsj.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20071230/NEWS01/712300590

and

http://www.lansingstatejournal.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=2008801010325

http://www.battlecreekenquirer.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20071228/NEWS01/71228001

and

http://www.battlecreekenquirer.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20071229/NEWS01/712290311/1002/NEWS01

and self published article in Battle Creek Enquirer with picture of Robert & Angela Pedersen

http://www.battlecreekenquirer.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20080106/NEIGHBORHOODS03/801060324

http://hollandsentinel.com/stories/122907/religion_20071229073.shtml

http://www.wzzm13.com/news/news_article.aspx?storyid=85759

http://www.wwmt.com/news/fatherhood_1345977___article.html/summit_grand.html

http://www.woodtv.com/global/story.asp?s=7581067&ClientType=Printable

http://mensnewsdaily.com/2007/12/30/minister-ronald-smiths-cheated-the-story-of-a-father-who-would-not-give-up-his-children/

http://glennsacks.com/blog/?p=1652

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/topics/Summit

LaGrange Daily News - Georgia!!

Ron Paul Fatherhood Grand Rapids Michigan

National Fatherhood Summit - Ronald Smith's Interview on WGVU

Battle Creek Enquirer Covers The National Fatherhood Summit

The Media Coverage of the National Fatherhood Summit continues to grow!  A Child's Right was able to obtain the coverage for the Jan 4 2008 National Fatherhood Summit in Grand Rapids, Michigan.  Buy a Jan 1st paper to view or view this story online now.

Please regsiter now for this historic event!

WGVU 1480AM Will Interview Ronald Smith at 9:30AM National Fatherhood Summit

Even more media coverage of the Jan 4 2008 National Fatherhood Summit being held in Grand Rapids, MI.  Tomorrow at 9:30AM Michigan time Ronald Smith will be interviewed on WGVU 1480 AM regarding the National Fatherhood Summit.  You can listen live online here.

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National Fatherhood Summit in Jan 1st edition of The Grand Rapids Press

Exciting news!  The Jan 1st edition of The Grand Rapids Press will be covering the National Fatherhood Summit.  Ronald Smith was interviewed regarding this historic event!!  A Child's Right has helped with the promotion of this event and we are excited to see such results.  If you are not able to buy The Grand Rapids Press you SHOULD be able to view the story online.

Please register for the National Fatherhood Summit now!

Minister Ronald Smith - National Fatherhood Summit - WZZM Channel 13 News Interview

HAVE YOU REGISTERED FOR THE 2008 NATIONAL FATHERHOOD SUMMIT?  Jan 4, 2008 Grand Rapids, MI

Media Coverage Grows! 2008 National Fatherhood Summit Jan 4 2008

PRESS RELEASE 12/28/07 For Immediate Release

National Fatherhood Summit Jan. 4th 2008 Grand Rapids, Michigan Grand Rapids, Michigan - Release Date:  12/28/07 2008 National Fatherhood Summit - Jan 4th 2008 - 8:30am-4:30pm Location:  Abundant Life Ministries, 1725 Division SE, Grand Rapids, MI 49503 Contact Information:  Minister Ronald Smith 616-301-1515 Numerous elected officials, authors, religious leaders, family preservation organizations, experts, advocates and a Michigan District Court Judge will be speaking at this historic event! The Jan 4th 2008 National Fatherhood Summit will bring together husbands, wives, mothers, fathers and grandparents in an effort to begin the New Year recognizing the need for repair of fatherhood nationwide.  The 2008 National Fatherhood Summit is the first event leading up to the 2nd Annual Family Preservation Festival which is to take place on August 15th-17th 2008 at the Lincoln Memorial in Washington, D.C. SPEAKERS (10am-12pm) Judge Willie Lipscomb 36th District Court Detroit Edward Bartlett - RADAR Carol Rhodes - Author "FOC Enemy of the Family" Cmdr. James Semerad - Dads and Moms of Michigan Apostle Arthur Bailey - Abundant Life Ministries Bishop W. Durham - Families for Justice and Equality Robert Pedersen - Best Life Magazine's National Hero Dad Runner-Up Winner & Equal Parenting Bike Trek Cyclist Mike McCormick - ACFC Dr. Stephen Walker - ACFC Rev. Edward Pinkney - BANCO Lary Holland - Get off the Bench Tony Taylor - Dads Custody Support Group Bessie Hudgins - Three Sides to Every Story, Inc Minister Ronald Smith - Children Need Both Parents, Inc Mr. Sal Frasca Representative Rick Jones Judicial Committee Representative Tom Pearce - Child and Family Services Committee Representative Jack Hoogendyk Child and Family Services Committee Senator Mark Jansen Representative Glenn Steil Child and Family Services Committee Representative Robert Dean Co Chair Child and Family Services Committee Dr. Michael Ross -  Family Rights Coalition Robin Denison - Parental Alienation Awareness Organization Torm Howse - United Civil Rights Councils of America Alicia Crowe, Esq. & Author "Real Dads Stand Up" TENTATIVE SPEAKERS Dr. Olu Shabazz "Possible Address Via Taped Interview" Dr. Linda Neilsen - President of ACFC & Author "Embracing your Father" AGENDA January 3rd Registration and Fellowship 3:00 PM - 8:00 PM January 4th Agenda: 8:30 AM - 9:30 AM - Prayer Breakfast 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM - SPEAKERS 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM Lunch - Book Signing 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM BREAKOUT SESSIONS Domestic Violence Law Reform 501(c)(3) instructions - Organizing Medication of Children Spiritual Aspect of Fatherhood Title IV-D Parental Alienation Family Preservation and Reconciliation Act 3:00 - 4:30 PM PRAYER - FELLOWSHIP - UNITY Sponsored By Children Need Both Parents - an ACFC affiliate Dads and Moms of Michigan - an ACFC affiliate Abundant Life Ministries This is the first event leading up to: # # #

Divorce Parental Alienation Syndrome Ron Paul Turbo Tagger

2007 Equal Parenting Bike Trek Media Coverage. 2008 looks even better!!

Below is a list of media coverage of the 2007 Equal Parenting Bike Trek. 2008 Equal Parenting Bike Trek - we are striving to further grow our media coverage. Things are looking promising and we are already getting some inquiries of this exciting event. The 2008 cyclists will be Robb MacKenzie, Robert Pedersen and our new cyclist Brian Downs, Esq. Stay tuned for more.

The media and blogger coverage of the Equal Parenting Bike Trek has been simply amazing!  This list will continue to grow as time nears the departure date of August 11th, 2007 for an area very close to the Lansing, Michigan Capitol.  There will be media coverage throughout the entire 700 miles Robb MacKenzie and Robert Pedersen will have to pedal.  We are also aware of post-D.C. Rally interviews that are already scheduled.

For media inquiries please contact Angela Pedersen at

269-420-3203

This media and blogger coverage list will be updated on a frequent basis!  This is a long list for a very good reason!  Children deserve better!  Children deserve equal time with both fit and willing parents. 

(**NOTE**  On the left tab you can select pages and posts...look to see very frequent and numerous posts each day)

Channel 3 WWMT TV News Video

Fox News Promo Video

Fox News Channel 17 Full Interview

NEWS 8 WOOD TV

Phyllis Schlafly - NATIONAL MEDIA BREAK FOR THE EQUAL PARENTING BIKE TREK!  If you have no clue as to why Phyllis Schlafly covering Robert Pedersen's Hero Dad Runner-Up Win and the EQUAL Parenting Bike Trek is an incredible honor...you may need a refresher in a history course!  This is HUGE!  Lawyer, Author, Columnist, Political Analyst, founder of Eagle Forum, a legend, etc.  Phyllis Schlafly's articles are syndicated in over 100 newspapers nationwide and her radio talk show is on over 460 stations nationwide! Phyllis Schlafly pictured below on right.

Radio Lia Show - Nationwide audience!  CMA Award winner!  A Media powerhouse!  Listen to the unedited radio interview of Equal Parenting Bike Trek cyclists Robert Pedersen and Robb MacKenzie!

Battle Creek Enquirer - Circulation of over 35,000 with an even greater readership!

Human Events - Newspaper since 1944

1240 AM WJIM The Big Show with Michael Patrick Shiels - Very popular in Michigan! *Listen Below*

1240 AM WJIM The Big Show with Michael Patrick Shiels Interview #2

Philly Burbs - Philly based newspapers

Author Carey Roberts - This article will be in numerous newspapers and blogs across the country!

Michigan Bicycling Magazine - coming soon!

Free Republic

Red State - Top Conservative Blog in the nation!

First Gentleman Daniel Mulhern Radio Show - Link coming soon!

Recognition by the City of Battle Creek Mayor and Commission

Recognition by Calhoun County Michigan

Congressional Recognition from U.S. Senator Debbie Stabenow

Adrian Daily Telegram - download pdf file below

Download adrian_daily_telegram_article.pdf - An excellent and must read editorial!

Lansing State Journal - Link coming soon!

WINN 98.5 FM - Listen below!

On Second Thought TV with William Wagener

Michigan Office of the Governor - Letter of Congratulations from Michigan's First Gentleman Daniel Mulhern

State of Michigan Special Tribute

Press Release Congressman Tim Walberg

Best Life Magazine's Hero Dad Contest - 3 million readers nationwide!

Channel 6 News WLUC (U.P. Michigan) - Link and video coming soon!

Stardust Radio Network - Listen to this entertaining radio interview.

Hastings Banner - Front Page News!

Christ's News Service with Sondra Gunderman - 6 different radio networks will run radio interview in Michigan

Bend Weekly - Oregon based newspaper

WBCK 930 AM Talk Radio *Listen Below*

WBCK Headline News

Radio Lia Hot Topics - link coming soon!

The Father Life Magazine - link coming soon!

The Post Chronicle

Detroit News - Reporter Libby Spencer

Renew America

Jeff Rense Program

Capitol Hill Coffee House - David Usher

Emmett Township Supervisor and Township Board

Mens News Daily - David R. Usher

News with Views

Glenn Sacks #1 - Columnist/Talk Radio Host

Glenn Sacks #2 - Columnist/Talk Radio Host

The American Daily

Studio 1714 (Flint, MI) (Below)

Congress.org

Illinois Family Institute

Illinois Review

Opinion Editorial

Arkansas Republican Assemblies

Texas Insider

The Conservative Voice

Eagle Forum Blog

Conservative Blog Therapy

Intellectual Conservative

iFeminists - Carey Roberts

That's Saul Folks! Michigan Republican Party Blog

Calhoun County Republican Blog

NEWSBULL

Associated Content

D.C. Rally Blog

USA Sentinel

The Controversial One - Akindele - Metro Michigan

Protein Wisdom #1 - Must visit, top ranked blog

Protein Wisdom #2 - Must visit, top ranked blog

Neatorama - 47th ranked blog in the WORLD!!

Feminist 4 Fathers - Teri Stoddard - Mens News Daily

Battle Creek Shopper - link coming soon!

Dean's World - Excellent Blog

Queen of All Evil

Murdoc Online - One of the best military based blogs

Flint Talk

National Writers Syndicate

Lary Holland - National Title IV-D Expert

Family Law Web Guide

Townhall

KidJacked

Bane Rants

Now Public

North Decoder - Top political blog in ND

News By Us

Newsback

Divorce to Financial Freedom

Dedicated Fathers

Kumogakure School

ANCPR News

MichiBlogger

Divorced Dads Matter

iFeminists

iFeminists #2

The General's Blog

Helping the Kids

Adam's Blog

Siberia Rocks Blog

Counter-Feminists

Davout - Canada

An Irishman - Ireland

Masculinisme - British Columbia

Menz Issues - New Zealand

Callum Phoenix' Rising - U.K.

EggHead's Observations

Divorce/Child Support:  The Destruction of America

Mens News Daily - Carey Roberts

Download news07.pdf - Adrian Daily Telegram Local News Briefs

Correctness Commentary

Rightly News

The Reagan Wing

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2008 National Fatherhood Summit Jan 4th Grand Rapids Michigan

It is very important to note that this Fatherhood Summit is a National event and NOT exclusive to just Michigan.  This is the first event leading up to the 2nd Annual Family Preservation Festival which is to take place on August 15th-17th 2008 at the Lincoln Memorial in Washington, D.C.

The Fatherhood Summit will bring together husbands, wives, mothers, fathers and grandparents in an effort to begin the New Year recognizing the need for repair of fatherhood nationwide. 

So...why should you attend?

This event is packed with an incredible list of speakers, elected officials and family preservation experts!

CONFIRMED SPEAKERS

Judge Willie Lipscomb 36th District Court Detroit

Edward Bartlett - RADAR
Carol Rhodes - Author "FOC Enemy of the Family"
Cmdr. James Semerad - Dads and Moms of Michigan

Apostle Arthur Bailey - Abundant Life Ministries
Bishop W. Durham - Families for Justice and Equality
Robert Pedersen - A Child's Right, DaddyBlogger & Equal Parenting Bike Trek Cyclist

Mike McCormick - ACFC
Dr. Stephen Walker - ACFC
Rev. Edward Pinkney - BANCO
Lary Holland - Get off the Bench
Tony Taylor - Dads Custody Support Group
Bessie Hudgins - Three Sides to Every Story, Inc
Minister Ronald Smith - Children Need Both Parents, Inc
Mr. Sal Frasca
Representative Rick Jones Judicial Committee
Representative Tom Pearce - Child and Family Services Committee

Representative Jack Hoogendyk Child and Family Services Committee
Senator Mark Jansen

Representative Glenn Steil Child and Family Services Committee
Representative Robert Dean Co Chair Child and Family Services Committee
Dr. Michael Ross -  Family Rights Coalition
Representative John Stahl
Robin Denison - Parental Alienation Awareness Organization

Torm Howse - United Civil Rights Councils of America

Alicia Crowe, Esq. & Author "Real Dads Stand Up"

TENTATIVE SPEAKERS

Dr. Olu Shabazz

"Possible Address Via Taped Interview"
Dr. Linda Neilsen - President of ACFC & Author "Embracing your Father"

AGENDA

January 3rd Registration and Fellowship 3:00 PM - 8:00 PM

January 4th Agenda:

8:30 AM - 9:30 AM - Prayer Breakfast

10:00 AM - 12:00 PM - SPEAKERS

12:00 PM - 1:00 PM Lunch - Book Signing

1:00 PM - 3:00 PM

BREAKOUT SESSIONS

Domestic Violence Law Reform
501(c)(3) instructions - Organizing
Medication of Children
Spiritual Aspect of Fatherhood
Title IV-D
Parental Alienation
Family Preservation and Reconciliation Act

3:00 - 4:30 PM

PRAYER - FELLOWSHIP - UNITY

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Who is Invited

This Event is for Wives, Husbands, Mothers and Fathers, and Grandparents...All Family Support Units.

We are Beginning the Year on One Accord and Interjecting the Spiritual Aspect of Fatherhood Combined with Activism.

Bring Your Planners and Let's Get Busy.

This is the First of a Series of Events Leading to DCRally2008.

Sponsored By

Children Need Both Parents - an ACFC affiliate
Dads and Moms of Michigan - an ACFC affiliate
And Abundant Life Ministries

FOR MORE INFO CONTACT:
Minister Ronald Smith
Children Need Both Parents, Inc.
616-301-1515

or visit the National Fatherhood Summit Webpage

WHERE: Abundant Life Ministries
1725 Division SE
Grand Rapids, MI 49503

Denmark Makes Joint Custody Mandatory In Most Cases. America Supports Child Abuse.

America has an opportunity to learn from failures in Europe.  Many countries are creating mandatory joint custody (certain exclusions apply) laws and are becoming more family friendly.  Children have a fundamental, God-given right to be loved, educated, guided and nurtured by both fit and willing parents.  To deny this right is child abuse.

LAW SPARKS BOOM IN JOINT CUSTODY CASES

The legal system is preparing for a rush of fathers seeking joint custody of their children when revised parenting laws go into effect next week. The new parental law, which becomes valid on 1 October, is designed to give additional rights - and responsibilities - to both fathers and mothers. While current, decade-old legislation requires parents to reach an agreement before joint custody is granted, the new law establishes co-parenting as the norm - even after a divorce.

Under the new rules, joint custody can only be repealed if serious concerns for a child’s safety such as abuse come to light. The law requires that after a divorce, parents share a range of responsibilities ranging from taking children to school to ensuring the former spouse has information about school activities. Children themselves will also have more say under the legislation, as child welfare authorities will interview them on parental custody matters.

Experts are concerned, however, that the revisions could result in a flood of new law suits. Anja Cordes, chairman of the national organisation of lawyers dealing with custody cases, was a member of the committee, which drew up the law’s proposals. She stated that although the political will was in place to establish co-parenting after a failed marriage, feuding parents might lack the ability to put their differences behind them for the good of the child. ‘It will take time before parents learn to separate parenting with partnership and to stop seeking revenge through their child,’ she told Berlingske Tidende newspaper. She also predicted longer processing times for child welfare authorities in future cases, as parents who had lost custody cases in the past seek the chance to have their case retried. Anette Hummelshøj, the head of Department of Family Affairs, admitted the new law could place an additional strain on the legal system. ‘But our expectation is that when the courts have established a clear line for the legal area, a higher number of parents will be able to settle either inside or outside the courts.’

The Copenhagen Post September 26, 2007