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

Thursday, November 24, 2011

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

Monday, 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.…

Parenting and Politics are Making Me Tired

Monday, 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 …

Flat Tax Policy: The New New Thing for 2012

Monday, October 24, 2011

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Have you noticed that tax policy is the new new thing for the GOP presidential candidates? Not thoughtful, analytical or well-reasoned tax policy, mind you. But some of the Republican presidential wannabes are embracing the idea of a federal flat …

Elizabeth Warren: The Every Woman for Both Parties

Wednesday, 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:…

Occupy Wall Street: The New Tea Party Movement?

Thursday, October 6, 2011

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Some on the right are trying to portray the Occupy Wall Street movement as just a bunch of hippies and trust-fund babies who have nothing better to do with their time than smear the good names of all those Wall …

The Debt Super Committee Has a Woman Problem

Tuesday, August 16, 2011

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Take a nice long look at this composite photo of the members of the Senate “Super Committee” on our country’s debt. See anything unusual about this crew that’s been tasked with saving us another $1.5 trillion over the next decade? …

Girl Scouts, Watch Out. The Tax Man Cometh

Thursday, March 10, 2011

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If Georgia lawmakers get their way, corporations doing business in that state will get a nice tax cut and the Girl Scouts will be chipping in to make up the difference in the state budget. Yup. As crazy as that …

Five Budget Holiday Gifts for Congress

Tuesday, December 7, 2010

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As Congress and the President have been battling it out over who is getting holiday “gifts” of tax cuts and other legislative goodies, it’s made me think that maybe we should be giving them a little something for the December …

Howdy, Elizabeth Warren!

Sunday, September 26, 2010

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OMG! I just love this! And yes, there IS a new sheriff in town! If Elizabeth Warren needs a deputy, I have the perfect candidate! Image courtesy Elizabeth Warren’s Facebook page!…

Mothers of Intention — While I’m at Mom 2.0 Summit

Friday, February 19, 2010

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As I’m getting getting ready for my Mom 2.0 panel today, I wanted to leave you with some good reading for the weekend. What better way than to recommend a few Mothers of Intention?! One of my favorite economy …

Groundhogs, Elizabeth Warren and Other Random Thoughts

Tuesday, February 2, 2010

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As the book deadline approaches, and I have more work than I can keep up with, here are a few random thoughts for a chilly February 2. First, I *heart* Elizabeth Warren: The Daily Show With Jon Stewart Mon – …