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Michele Bachmann is Out. Or Is She?

January 4, 2012

It was really just a matter of time until Michele Bachmann’s presidential race was over. I had a sense that things were close when her children showed up with her on interviews right before the Iowa Caucuses. When a candidate …

Mothers of Intention — Ilina from Dirt and Noise: Involving Your Children in Your Political Passions

December 26, 2011

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Welcome to the latest installment of BlogHer’s series Why I’m Political. I know lots of people steer clear of the world of politics or anything that makes you think about one more televised candidate debate! But the political means …

Is Rick Santorum Getting a Pass Because He’s a Dad?

December 9, 2011

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Moms on both sides of the political aisle are well-acquainted with the heat high profile women candidates, who happen to be mothers, take when someone raises the “Who’s taking care of the kids question.” It’s something I devoted a whole …

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 …

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 …

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 …

Mothers of Intention: “Why I’m Political” Series

November 4, 2011

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What are women voters thinking about for the 2012 election — when they’re not being bombarded by stories about Herman Cain’s lady troubles or Rick Perry’s very own Howard Dean moment? It shouldn’t come as a surprise that they’re focused …

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!” …

Mothers of Intention: Moms are the New Activists!

November 1, 2011

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If someone asked you to take a day out of your life to help mothers and children who are the poorest of the poor, who need the things we take for granted every day – enough food to feed …

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 …

Mothers of Intention — ONE Day of Action for Mothers and Children

October 25, 2011

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I’m excited to be heading to Capitol Hill today with the ONE team and the moms who traveled to Kenya to see how families there are benfiting from U.S. aid to help treate HIV/Aids. This video says a little something …

Miss Representation: A Must See Movie

October 21, 2011

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“You can’t be what you can’t see.” That’s how the award-winning film Miss Representation begins, a movie that takes a critical look at negative portrayals of women in the media and how that undermines the ability of today’s generation …