This is a situation where the backstory is arguably as important as the incident that made it into the news. Fisher explore the backstory.

Excellent journalism by a recognized contributor on the failure of much of the U.S. adoption system to recognize the need for greater transparency in the process to avoid abuses like the one discussed. Adoption is no longer a "dirty secret" which needs to be closeted, but a process involving highly vulnerable young people, and greater transparency will insure these young receive decent homes rather than abusive, or possibly even deadly, ones. As a former foster parent, I agree ... More »

Advocacy for the public good..not partisan....with the evidence (I missed links to other stories)and a recommendation...v good