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“The Conflict” — There Isn’t Any for Most Moms

Every few years when the media need something to boost ratings, they turn to the tried and true mommy wars. It’s not a heavy lift and does wonders for ratings and ad sales! Every two years, we get redefined for …

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PunditMom Must-Reads of the Week

It’s hard not to get caught up in the whirlwind of the election cycle and the impending Super Tuesday contests.  But when I need a little break, I go looking for something to read that will get me centered …

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Democrats to Court Suburban Moms. Will the GOP Come Calling, Too?

Women decide elections. That’s a fact that’s been proven by a variety of studies.  Yet, political parties and candidates often don’t want to engage with women in any meaningful way.  And when it comes to women voters who happen to …

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Teaching Tolerance with the Help of JCPenney and Ellen DeGeneres

When I hear about efforts like those of a group called “One Million Moms” trying to take down a business and a celebrity because they want to “protect” their children from “non-traditional” families, the first thing I think is, “Isn’t …

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Komen Foundation Underestimated the Power of Social Media Women

Much has been written about the Susan G Komen for the Cure Foundation vs. Planned Parenthood vs. breast cancer screening PR disaster.  Was the decision to pull funding from Planned Parenthood a political one in the fight against abortion?  Was …

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PunditMom Reads of the Week — 1/21/12 Edition

I’ve always loved to collect hearts and I especially love finding them in unexpected places.  In a piece of sea glass or in part of a cactus: That’s one of the reasons I loved this post from Jessica Ashley at …

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Number 60 with a Bullet?

Lists are always a touchy subject, especially in the blogosphere.  Who was included?  Who wasn’t?  Are they really important?  Are they a fair representation of  “the best?” But it is nice when your peers get together and decide that what …

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