An alien visiting the US would likely conclude that women in general and mothers in particular are of little importance. Who runs for public office and interprets the law in the courts? Mostly men. Who enforces the law? Mostly men. Who controls the banks, sits on the boards, and makes business decisions? Mostly men. Who [...]
Archive | October, 2012
Vote Early. Vote Often.
Okay, that was sort of a joke. You can’t really vote often. You can only vote once. But you may vote early if you want to! In 36 states and the District of Columbia you are allowed to vote before election day, for any reason. It’s an awfully good idea - no last minute snafu, [...]
The Kids Are (NOT) All Right
The first debate in this presidential campaign season is remarkable not for what the candidates said, but for what they didn’t say. In spite of the fact that the Presidency cannot be won without a majority of women’s votes, discussion of the economy and health care was narrow and bogged down in mindless detail. Worse, [...]
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