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Michele Bachmann is Out. Or Is She?

Wednesday, 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

Monday, 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 …

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

Thursday, 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 …

New Study Calls “Mom Bloggers” Politically Influential. Isn’t That What I Said?

Thursday, 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!

Tuesday, 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 …

Political Thanksgiving

Wednesday, November 24, 2010

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Things a pundit can be thankful for this holiday season: 1. Sarah Palin. She’s the politico’s gift that keeps on giving. 2. The fact that women rule the blogosphere and the online world of social media. This is going …

Sarah Palin’s Whining Isn’t Helping Anyone

Friday, January 9, 2009

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After watching the new Sarah Palin interview clip from the not-yet-released movie Media Malpractice, I recognized another thing about Palin. While I’m betting she was a Tracy Flick kind of gal in high school, that teenage girl also had …

Will Michelle Obama Spark the Next ‘Mommy Wars’ Skirmish?

Friday, November 14, 2008

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Loads of media types are already wondering aloud, what kind of parents the Obamas will be. For me, that question is sort of silly — won’t they continue to be the same kind of parents they’ve always been? My …

The Post Where PunditMom Defends Sarah Palin

Wednesday, November 12, 2008

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No, I did not suffer a severe head injury or have a GOP epiphany since yesterday. My progressive bona fides are very much intact, thanks (I am the Goddess of All Things Liberal, after all!). But as I was thinking …

Sarah Palin Revisionist History?

Tuesday, November 11, 2008

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I suppose it’s only natural that people try to revise the part of their histories that doesn’t fit with their self view. So I guess Sarah Palin is no exception. But it’s important to be careful how far one goes …

Is Michelle Obama Ready for All the Parenting Advice?

Tuesday, November 11, 2008

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The Obamas were pretty successful through the presidential campaign keeping one kind of criticism at bay– whether Michelle was home enough as a mom and who was caring for the kids. The few times that Sasha and Malia Obama were …

PunditMom Two Years Ago — And the First Woman President Will Be …??

Sunday, November 9, 2008

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Two years ago, I wasn’t sure that Hillary Clinton would be elected the first woman President of the United States in 2008. Turns out my sense about the common wisdom at the time was right. But now, I’m wondering what …