Archive | May, 2009
Can Obama Take the Heat?
It’s probably an understatement to say that the drumbeat has been building for years for another woman to be appointed to the Supreme Court. And it’s not just a beat anymore — it’s become a relentless pounding of women’s fists …
Continue reading...Introducing the New New Feminism
May 12, 2009
That’s right — the new, new feminism was born on May 8 and weighed in at 9 pounds, 14 ounces. My older stepdaughter is now a mom to a daughter (and no, you may NOT call me Grandma)! While I …
Continue reading...Mothers of Intention — The Girl Revolution’s Fit Girl Series: Whose Body Is It Anyway?
May 11, 2009
Welcome to this week’s edition of Mother’s of Intention! Today, my lovely guest poster is Tracee from The Girl’s Revolution! I love Tracee’s blog because we share something in common — “tween” daughters who are facing the dreaded body …
Continue reading...The Political Economics of Mother’s Day
May 10, 2009
After reading about two new volumes out just in time for Mother’s Day, I’ve resigned myself to the notion that Mother’s Day will continue to be the hook on which some capitalize on their own insecurities, both intellectually and financially.…
Continue reading...Things Move Fast in D.C.
May 9, 2009
And I’m not just talking about politics or the Beltway (well, that NEVER moves fast!) Now I’m all dizzy! Photo by PunditMom …
Continue reading...Are You More Interested In Michelle Obama’s Fashion or Her Works?
May 8, 2009
What’s more important — whether FLOTUS Michelle Obama spends time with Congressional wives at a food bank to help feed the homeless or that she decided to break out her designer sneaks for the occasion? The media have decided the …
Continue reading...Guess Who Won the 2009 Mother of the Year "Award?"
May 6, 2009
If you’re like me, trying to find that perfect Mother’s Day gift is often a challenge (though I made it easy for Mr. PunditMom and PunditGirl this year by asking for an addition to our lawn furniture!) But MomsRising…
Continue reading...Speak Now for Kids!!
May 5, 2009
The PunditMom household is lucky when it comes to health insurance. Even though we pay the “full freight” for the policy we have, the coverage is pretty good and I never have to worry about whether PunditGirl’s health care will …
Continue reading...Mothers of Intention — Blog Antagonist on Fighting for our Children
May 4, 2009
This week’s Mother of Intention is Christina from Blog Antagonist. If you don’t know her blog, you should. She is insightful and funny and irreverent, but don’t mess with her when it comes to the needs of her kids …
Continue reading...Embracing My Inner Joe Biden
May 3, 2009
Poor Joe Biden. He was on the hot seat again this week for his comments about telling his family to protect themselves from the swine flu virus by avoiding planes, subways and small, enclosed places. That seems like eminently sensible …
Continue reading...Springtime in D.C. Isn’t All About Politics!
May 2, 2009
The flowers are in bloom, the sky is clear, and the flamingos are on parade! Though it does seem a little early for plastic flamingo mating rituals! Photos by PunditMom …
Continue reading...What About the Next 100 Days of Obama’s Presidency?
May 1, 2009
Instant gratification. We are a nation of wanting the quick hit. That’s one reason why so many of us have been following the coverage all week of the 100th day of Barack Obama’s presidency. As we are marking those first …
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May 14, 2009
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