News and Politics
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Too Fat to Fly?!
Recently, director Kevin Smith took to Twitter to complain about being kicked off of a Southwest flight for being, well, too fat to fly. And while…
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The "R" Word: Is It Ever OK to Use It?
Sarah Palin recently made headlines (surprise, surprise) condemning Chief of Staff Rahm Emanuel for using the "R" word...
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Talking to Your Kids About Race
One of the most difficult issues to discuss with your kids is race. From an early age, children can recognize the surface differences between kids,…
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Do You Keep a Gun in Your Home?
There are few subjects as controversial in the United States as guns. Gun control advocates vs. the right to bear arms. The The NRA vs. the…
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Are You a Feminist?
Feminists have always received criticism from resistant members of society. In the 1960s and 70s, second-wave feminists were called "manly,"…
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Does the Media Stereotype Moms?
Picture June Cleaver, the epitome of the perfect mother. She's rarely wrong, always understanding, and she even put dinner on the table every night…
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Are You a Paranoid Parent?
If you did nothing but watch the news, you'd think the world was full of kidnappers, dangerous chemicals, and sharp pointy things just lying in wait, ready…
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Momversation Members' Responses to Nadya Suleman
Our video about Nadya Suleman, Octomom, spawned numerous comments with varying viewpoints, from support of Suleman to outrage over her decision to birth…
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Should We Judge Nadya Suleman, "Octomom?"
By now, you've probably heard of the case of Nadya Suleman, dubbed "Octomom" in the press. She's become a freakish celebrity, featured on…
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The Mommy Wars
The so-called "mommy wars" have been a go-to story in the media for years now. Working moms vs. stay-at-home moms. Breastfeeding mothers…
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Did You Take Your Husband's Name?
Some women still get disapproving looks when they state that they didn't take their husband's last name. …
Childfree by Choice
There's a growing movement across the blogosphere of people who have chosen to remain childless. …
Is Circumcision Wrong?
It's a tough decision that every American mother of a baby boy has to make: to circumcise or not…
Are You Concerned About Vaccinations?
When you hear the word "vaccine," do you immediately think of the word "autism?" …
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