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My Six Favorite Hillary Clinton Moments
Hillary Clinton is now a retired woman. She has officially stepped down from her post as Secretary of State. She’s no longer a U.S. Senator or First Lady. She’s not waging a presidential campaign — yet. And those pesky …
Continue reading...Ambassadors Inaugural Ball: First of an International Kind!
January 18, 2013
While there are only two “official” inaugural balls to celebrate President Obama’s second and final swearing in, that doesn’t mean there won’t be plenty of other festivities going on in Washington, D.C. next week. Other “unofficial” balls are being planned …
Continue reading...The Great Hillary Clinton Bash of 2013
January 10, 2013
Oh, neo-cons. What are you going to do in a few weeks when Hillary Clinton retires? For the past 20+ years, you have made Hillary-bashing an Olympic sport. No matter what Hillary does. No matter where she goes. No …
Continue reading...“Poopy Heads” Decide Elections: Sore Losers 2012 Style
November 14, 2012
There are always hurt feelings after big elections. People on both sides are invested in their views and candidates, especially in our world of 24/7 media that whips us all into a frenzy so that we can hardly see straight …
Continue reading...Election Pins and Needles: What’s Been Keeping You Awake?
November 6, 2012
I’m too distracted to write anything coherent or pithy, but so many thoughts are running around in my head about the outcome of today’s election, so I thought I’d share: 1. My parents live in Pennsylvania — one of the …
Continue reading...High Anxiety on the Election Front
November 5, 2012
Predictions are always a dangerous thing, especially in an election that has been as contentious as the one between President Obama and Mitt Romney. While there is a feeling in the air that we are in a “perfect storm” set-up …
Continue reading...Political Mothers: The Key to Winning the White House
October 31, 2012
I’ve gotten used to being scoffed at when it comes to my political bona fides. Because the word “mom” is in the name of my site, I’m often dismissed as someone who isn’t focused on current events, our political …
Continue reading...Hurricane Sandy: Which Presidential Candidate Will She Help?
October 30, 2012
Hurricane Sandy could not have had better timing for a country that has just about reached its limit on campaign fatigue. Not that I’m glad that the Frankenstorm with the friendly-sounding name has wreaked havoc on the entire Northeast and …
Continue reading...Can Romney Be President if He’s Afraid of Pop Culture?
October 29, 2012
Ever since Bill Clinton famously donned some cool shades and riffed on his saxophone during his presidential campaign, the power of candidates using non-traditional campaign outlets has been clear. Want to woo young voters? Slow jam with Jimmy Fallon. Want …
Continue reading...Ten Ways to Win Women’s Votes
October 29, 2012
Ten ways to win women’s votes? Thanks, Ellen Bravo!…
Continue reading...Binders Full of Women: The Pinterest Page
October 18, 2012
“Binders full of women.” That’s what Mitt Romney says he asked for (though now we know that’s not really true) when he shockingly, all of a sudden in 2003 had an epiphany that, GOSH! There are actually women who want …
Continue reading...Binders Full of Women: More Than a Meme
October 17, 2012
The blogosphere loves a good meme. Who doesn’t like a little Ryan “Hey Girl” Gosling (especially that feminist Ryan Gosling!) or some bad-ass Texts from Hillary. They’re good fun with a grain a truth — women’s collective …
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January 30, 2013
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