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An Open Letter to Sarah Palin from Working Moms

PunditMom — Sat, 18 Oct 2008 16:35:58 -0400

Dear Sarah,

Bush Says New Moms and Their Babies Cost Too Much

PunditMom — Tue, 24 Jun 2008 14:42:04 -0400

When it was time to travel to China to bring home our little PunditBaby, I was working at a large government agency in a pretty senior position.

Fair Pay is Still a Fairy Tale

PunditMom — Wed, 11 Jun 2008 09:52:50 -0400

Laws are nice, but they don't always work. The Fair Pay Act is a prime example.

In 1963, Congress passed the Fair Pay Act, a gesture seemingly ahead of its time. From that moment forward, women and men would get paid the same for equal work.

Today, 45 years later, I'm still waiting.

Tax Credits & Gas Holidays & Stimulus Checks -- Oh My!

PunditMom — Mon, 19 May 2008 16:40:46 -0400

Barack Obama says the way to help out the average American is with tax cuts and credits.

A Ticket to Canada

PunditMom — Fri, 18 Jan 2008 14:10:05 -0500

I was late to the party when it came to seeing Michael Moore's movie Sicko. But as far as I'm concerned, it's a movie that every American should see before they vote in this presidential election.

Damned if You Do, Damned if You Don't

PunditMom — Mon, 10 Dec 2007 11:38:04 -0500

Workplace discrimination against women, especially those with any sort of care-giving responsibilities, can be subtle.

But sometimes it's so obvious, all you can do is shake your head like Scooby-Doo and say, "RUH??"

Do You Lie?

PunditMom — Thu, 15 Nov 2007 13:14:56 -0500

The scenario most working mothers fear happens when they least expect it.

You've managed to transform your home into a well-oiled machine -- the nanny or sitter arrives in time for you to head out to the office, deal with rush hour traffic, grab a cappuccino and be at your desk milliseconds before your boss walks by your door.

The Fifteen

PunditMom — Wed, 10 Oct 2007 20:06:18 -0400

Jeffrey Toobin is talking about The Nine.

I want to talk about The Fifteen.

To override President Bush's veto of the SCHIP -- State Children's Health Insurance Program -- bill, only 15 Republicans need to move their support over to the Democrats.