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PunditMom’s Holiday Gift Guide!

December 12, 2011

‘Tis the season for gift guides! While I don’t usually put one together, my amazing friend Samantha from Garza Girls gave me the inspiration to think about what would make the perfect gift for the pundits in your household. After …

President Obama: Populist for a Day?

December 7, 2011

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Most political observers agree that President Obama has gotten his populist mojo back, at least in front of the camera, just in time for the 2012 campaign. Recent appearances have proven that the 2008 campaign Obama is out in full …

Mothers of Intention “Why I’m Political” Series — Jaelithe Judy

November 24, 2011

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Welcome to this month’s edition of the Why I’m Political series. Don’t run off! I know the word “politics” can be scary and conjure up images of never-ending presidential debates. But that’s not what this is about. It’s about thoughtful …

Dear Super Committee: Here’s a Little Advice

November 21, 2011

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Compromise is not a word that a lot of people on Capitol Hill understand these days. That’s particularly true when those who are entrenched in their own view of things can’t climb out of those trenches without a 12-foot ladder.…

“Princess” Nancy Pelosi Should Be King

November 18, 2011

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GOP presidential candidate Herman Cain isn’t really making a name for himself as a champion for women. With allegations from at least four women that he sexually harassed them, and possibly sexually assaulted one, you’d think he’d dial back the …

Pizza: Capitol Hill’s Favorite Vegetable!

November 17, 2011

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I am so glad I don’t have to worry much anymore about how to get vegetables into my daughters diet — I just need to have her eat more pizza and fries at school! Well, at least that’s what some …

Parenting and Politics are Making Me Tired

November 14, 2011

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OK, I know we’re all tired. We’re parents … being tired comes with the territory of night feedings, night terrors and nights waiting up when our kids are old enough to drive. But what I’m really tired about is the …

Is Sexual Harassment the New Normal?

November 9, 2011

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Herman Cain now has four women accusers saying he sexually harassed them and at least one recent story suggests that the number may rise. While Cain claims he’s not getting out of the 2012 Presidential race and that …

New Study Calls “Mom Bloggers” Politically Influential. Isn’t That What I Said?

November 3, 2011

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A recent study entitled, “Mom Bloggers Voices and Votes Influence State of Union” comes to the conclusion that women online have a huge impact on politics and social issues. The graphics proclaim “Mom bloggers vote!” “Mom bloggers care!” …

Where the Heck Was PunditMom This Week?

October 29, 2011

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Yes, things have been a little quiet here, but I promise, I have good reasons: Welllll, I’ve been launching a new project I think you’ll enjoy called The Broad Side. It’s a new online magazine that will feature …

What I’m Reading …

October 24, 2011

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As I’m getting ready for some exciting stuff this week (more to come shortly!), I wanted to give you some good reading material for the beginning of the week. I’d love to hear what you think about these articles from …

Do Women Need a Woman to Stay Engaged in the 2012 Race?

October 14, 2011

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Women candidates for president or vice president have been far and few between in our lifetimes. Until 2008, to see any woman on a national ticket, regardless of party, was a rarity. Sure, there were a couple of famous exceptions …