Are we as a nation spending less on programs to benefit children and youth than in the past? To answer that question, we first need to know how much federal spending goes to children and youth. On July 14, 2010, First Focus held a Children’s Budget Summit to inform and galvanize advocates, policymakers, the media and the public. Missed the event?

It’s time for everyone concerned about child hunger to push for passage of a fully funded Child Nutrition Reauthorization bill.

We all believe in free speech, but does that mean anything goes? What about the speech that offends us, makes us cringe, and provokes our anger (and desire to censor)? Is there anything that should be outlawed in art, films, books, music, video games, TV, or online? Is free speech an all or nothing proposition or something in between?

RIF and Macy's have teamed up to create Book a Brighter Future, a national partnership to raise awareness and support of children's literacy.  Through July 31, 2010 Macy's customers can give $3 and receive a coupon for $10 off one purchase of $50 or more at any Macy's store nationwide.