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An Open Letter to the New York Times About Mom Bloggers, Women Writers & the Universe

March 15, 2010

Dear New York Times (other mainstream media outlets, you should probably pay attention, too), I’m so weary of your attempts to marginalize women writers online who happen to be mothers that I almost couldn’t write this letter. But I realized…

Nothing is Going to Change Until We’re in the Room

March 3, 2010

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White guy, white guy, white guy, white guy, President Obama, Nancy Pelosi, Kathleen Sebelius, white guy, white guy, white guy who looks like he just ate a sour pickle. That’s my one line description of the health…

Dear Publishers, Sorry About My ‘X’ Chromosomes

March 2, 2010

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I’ve been wondering for a few months whether and when women’s voices will finally be taken seriously. Apparently, my two X chromosomes have been clouding my view of the writing world. So much of our writing gets labeled as “chick…

Three Weeks Until the Journey of a Lifetime

February 26, 2010

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In three weeks, my family and I will be on a big ol’ jet airliner heading for China. You may be thinking, “Oh, man! She’s so lucky to be going on a fabulous, exotic vacation like that!” And I am…

Mom 2.0 Summit and the Art of Political Motherhood

February 22, 2010

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There are many reasons I was looking forward to the Mom 2.0 Summit in Houston. Lots of fabulous women. Excellent panels. Getting to speak on a panel. A meeting with my book publisher. Cheeseburgers. But those sly Kirtsy…

Wasn’t the SEC Supposed to be the “Investor’s Advocate?”

February 17, 2010

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Please accept my apologies for the rhetorical question. As someone who worked at the Securities and Exchange Commission for several years, I already know the answer to that question is, “yes.” Unfortunately, that mission has gone missing and seems…

How Have You Changed Your World With Social Media?

February 16, 2010

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I would be excited for the Mom 2.0 Summit under any circumstances, but in light of having survived three blizzards this winter already, I am more than ready to jump on that plane for Houston later this week for…

PunditMom & MojoMom Collaborate!

February 15, 2010

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A few months back, Amy Tiemann — you might know her better as MojoMom — asked me to participate in a book project on becoming more confident in how we parent our children. Now, I’m no parenting expert, but…

What The Women Said

February 12, 2010

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First there was this … But then she summed it up this way … Sorry you guys have it so hard.

Sufferin’ Till Suffrage

February 11, 2010

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While doing some research for the Mothers of Intention book, I came across the Schoolhouse Rock videos on government and our political system. I thought at least for my friends who are still snowbound on the East Coast, this could…

Snowpocalypse Part Trois — It’s Not Funny Anymore

February 10, 2010

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While we’re digging out and and praying the power stays on, feel free to check out the PunditMom Fan Page at Facebook, as well as my new business venture, WomenOnline!

So Much Punditry, So Little Time

February 3, 2010

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I’m glad there are some other people weighing in on some topics on my mind: –My fellow MOMocrats and I are having a little Super Bowl Party Tailgate Party for Choice. – The Women’s Media Center is also thinking…