Bastard Nation

Bastard Nation is a nonprofit organization that advocates for the rights of individuals to access their original birth certificates, including those born through adoption, donor conception, or other means where birth identity has been kept secret. They oppose laws that restrict or deny access to these records, believing recipients have a right to know their personal history and origins. Founded in 1996, Bastard Nation promotes transparency, personal identity, and the reunification of family members, supporting legislation to improve access and challenge restrictions that limit individuals' knowledge about their own birth details.