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Is Gloria Cain in Denial?

November 14, 2011

I hate to break it to Gloria Cain, but I think she might be in denial about her husband Herman. For Hillary Clinton, accusations against her husband President Bill Clinton about potential sexual extra-curricular activities could only be viewed …

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 …

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 …

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 …

Elizabeth Warren: The Every Woman for Both Parties

October 12, 2011

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Whether you’re an Elizabeth Warren fan or not (I have admitted in the past that I do have a little girl crush on the woman who says it like it is), this political “ad” should appeal to pretty much everyone:…

Michelle Obama’s Sneaky Target Outing

October 6, 2011

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So many women, regardless of party affiliation, are fans of Michelle Obama’s fashion sense. Sure there are some haters, but the First Lady gets tons of attention for her shopping savvy, style choices and updated Jackie Kennedy flair. But no …

Chris Christie is Out. Any More Republicans In?

October 5, 2011

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Our brief national fascination with New Jersey Governor Chris Christie’s “will he or won’t he” moment is over. Christie made it official today by announcing that he will not for the 2012 Republican Presidential nomination. For months, many vocal Republicans …

Sarah Palin: “Winning” Like Charlie Sheen

October 2, 2011

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In politics, as in Hollywood, “winning” is in the eye of the beholder. Most pundits and politicos say there’s no way that Sarah Palin is going to run for president in 2012 because time has run out. She’s …

What Women Want and Why You Should Care: Women Influencers Online

September 30, 2011

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“Networked: What Women Want and Why You Should Care” was the title of the panel I moderated at this year’s Activism+Media+Policy Summit to talk about how and why media, policymakers and politicos should be paying attention to the …