Archive | September, 2010
This Election Season, It’s Education and the Economy
Education is the issue Democrats are pushing this fall in their effort to keep control in Washington, aside from economy. That’s handy, since the new movie about the state of public schools, Waiting for ‘Superman,‘ opens this weekend. I’m …
Continue reading...A New Way to Stop Violence Against Women — Ring the Bell
September 29, 2010
I’ve talked a little bit about my personal experiences with domestic violence. Speaking out about it and doing something about violence against women, anywhere, is a subject very close to my heart. So I was amazed at this United …
Continue reading...Obama on Public Schools vs. Sidwell Friends
September 28, 2010
The President has good communications advisers and he’s not one to sugar-coat the truth (which I generally like!), but I think he may have stepped in it with American parents on the issue of education. When it comes to our …
Continue reading...Howdy, Elizabeth Warren!
September 26, 2010
OMG! I just love this! And yes, there IS a new sheriff in town! If Elizabeth Warren needs a deputy, I have the perfect candidate! Image courtesy Elizabeth Warren’s Facebook page!…
Continue reading...Things That Made Me Mad This Week
September 24, 2010
Sometimes, there are just too many things to write about and just not enough time in the day! If I had unlimited resources, I’d be writing more about these stories that really got my goat this week: Supreme Court Justice …
Continue reading...Activism + Media + Politics + Women = Big Win!
September 22, 2010
I’m moderating a panel discussion at the first Activism + Media + Politics Summit in Washington, D.C. this Friday! Julie Marsh (aka The Mom Slant), Heather Barmore (aka No Pasa Nada) and Nansen Malin (aka Smart Girl Politics…
Continue reading...Can Conservative Women Be the Victims of Sexism?
September 21, 2010
I was honored to be in on a great conversation this week for the Politics Daily online politics talk show Woman Up — Your Antidote to Too Many Men on Your TV Screen! Interestingly, the topic this week in light …
Continue reading...PunditMom’s Read of the Week — No Excuses, by Gloria Feldt
September 20, 2010
I’m starting a new feature this week to focus on the many books that are out there on politics, social media and the intersection of those worlds. I’m excited to recommend as my first selection a new book by my …
Continue reading...Political Lessons of Christine O’Donnell’s Surprise Win
September 16, 2010
The primary phase of mid-term elections is usually considered to be a snooze-fest by journalists and politicos. But not this year. Aside from the attention that Sarah Palin has drawn for the Tea Party, Christine O’Donnell and her win …
Continue reading...Middle East Peace Talks, Venus & Mars Style
September 15, 2010
Skeptics abound when it comes to the latest round of Middle East peace talks. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has never been a big fan before, but he obviously sees the potential political benefits. Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas appears …
Continue reading...Want Change? Vote for a Mom
September 13, 2010
For many, tomorrow is Election Day. It’s hard to imagine that we’ve arrived at another primary voting season, but there you have it. If you have a chance, I’d like to ask you to vote for one of my favorite …
Continue reading...I Guess We’re Just Silly Wimminz
September 10, 2010
If something doesn’t change soon, I’m going to have to storm into someone’s office and give somebody a good smack upside the head. No, I don’t usually resort to violence, but the whole ‘white guys are smarter and we should …
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