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Ridiculous Politics

July 16, 2011

Just when I think that the world of politics can’t get any more ridiculous, someone comes along to prove me wrong. Some Americans are still holding the Vietnam War against Jane Fonda and apparently they all watch QVC. Because there …

Betty Ford: Stealth Feminist and Role Model

July 10, 2011

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If someone were to ask you for your list of top political feminists, former First Lady Betty Ford would probably not be on that hit parade. But she should be. Betty Ford passed away last week at the age of …

Five Pieces of Advice for Michele Bachmann from Hillary Clinton

June 29, 2011

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I know Michele Bachmann and Hillary Clinton are at complete opposite ends of the political spectrum, but now that the congresswoman from Minnesota has made her 2012 presidential bid official, she should prepare herself for the inevitable increased amount of …

Supreme Court Tells Women to Shut Up and Go Home — Again

June 21, 2011

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The Supreme Court has told one and a half million women who work at Wal-mart, in essence, be grateful you have jobs even if you make less money and get promoted less than men. Now, shut up and go home.…

Political Word Games

June 20, 2011

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A couple of weeks ago, I had a great time meeting and being interviewed by Kelly Wallace, iVillage’s Chief Correspondent, in connection with the release of my new book, Mothers of Intention: How Women and Social Media are Revolutionizing …

Michele Bachmann: Upping the Political Motherhood Ante

June 15, 2011

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If you thought Michele Bachmann was a conservative mom political superstar before the GOP debate on CNN, then you’re probably standing in line to get her autograph this week, as well as her special beauty secrets of how she still …

Anthony Weiner Aside, Things Would Be Different if Women Ran the World

June 13, 2011

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To suggest that women might make better politicians and make better decisions overall always brings out the heated arguments, but it’s a fair one to consider especially in light of the pretty bad decisions — both personal and political — …

Mothers of Intention: The Road Show Has Begun!

June 11, 2011

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It was pretty hard to contain my excitement when I saw my book, Mothers of Intention: How Women and Social Media are Revolutionizing Politics in America. The book actually didn’t come to me — I went to it when I …

As Bachmann & Palin Shift Into Overdrive, Can We Steer Clear of “Catfight?”

June 1, 2011

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With the rollout of Sarah Palin’s East Coast bus tour extravaganza and Michele Bachmann’s near-announcement on Good Morning America that she’ll announce her presidential candidacy in Iowa in June, analysts are wondering, “Will they or won’t they?” Is there enough …

Mothers of Intention Has Arrived!!

May 27, 2011

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Sorry things have been so quiet here — I’ve been working my tail off to get ready for the launch (TA-DA!) of Mothers of Intention: How Women and Social Media are Revolutionizing Politics in America!! I saw …

Is It Me or Are My Allergies Really Worse?

May 15, 2011

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I thought maybe I was just being a wimp in my “old age” with the whole seasonal allergy thing this year as I’ve been complaining that my sneezing seems worse than in other years. Until all things leafy and green …

I Don’t Think Mommy Liberty is Packing Heat

May 14, 2011

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I don’t know about you, but I like this “Mommy Liberty:” … better than the one another “political mom” who shall not be named is invoking in the name of a political motherhood movement: Even the creator of this image…