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The White House Prom for Policy Nerds

By on June 26, 2014 in Caring economy, Childcare, Economic Equality, Family Friendly Policies, Gloria Steinem, Obama, parental leave policy, Paycheck Fairness

The White House Working Families Summit was the biggest thing to happen here in ages for the circle of women’s rights advocates in which I orbit. So many things about it were right – a sense of jubilation, a racially and ethnically diverse group of attendees, a variety of ages, income levels, and a good [...]

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Just a Mom?

By on November 18, 2008 in Families, First Lady, Mothers, Obama, President

Contributed by MOTHERS volunteer and guest blogger Rosanne Weston.I’ve been reading about the anger at the so-called “momification” of Michelle Obama – the softening of all her high-powered career woman history in favor of her role as helpmeet, mother and foundation of the Obama family. It is the only incarnation of this strong woman of [...]

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