When was the last time you were Heidelbergered?
In May of 2014, I was trying to help a recently retired veteran and war hero, Corinna Robinson, by providing her with a voice outside the local blogs that drive the political conversation in South […]
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The UNPAID Symbolism of the #Veterans MOM ACT
So if this is what Congress deems an “Opportunity” for moms, then it makes even more sense why America is in the dire straits that it is and why women continue to be devalued. […]
MOTHER’S DAY DEALS: USE WOMEN-FRIENDLY BUSINESSES
Which brings us to Teleflora, the largest privately held floral wire service and, based on the management photos on the websites of FTD, Proflowers and 1800flowers.com, it’s the only one that is woman-friendly. It has been owned since 1979 by Lynda and Stewart Resnick, employing more than 3000 worldwide in 20 countries with 15,000 member florists! […]
GIRLFRIEND OF THE WEEK: Wanda Pratt, Kevin Durant’s Mom
But it wasn’t the numbers that millions watching would remember from his moving speech. Durant did something that would honor his team, the game and above all, the remarkable woman that raised him. He thanked each teammate by name. […]
The Fog of War: Are Dems fixing the Florida election?
Most people will tell you that to get elected, you have to have big money and influence behind you. Is that ok with you? […]
Michelle Obama vs. 1 Direction
Trade out Michelle Obama with 1 Direction, Miley Cyrus, Pharrell Williams, Drake or even Justin Bieber and the long distance family members are sure to get kicked to the curb. […]
Rolling Stone’s Cover is an American Tragedy
Did the art director mean to mix up John Hancock’s signature with the U.S. Constitution or was he making a point about America’s lack of political affairs and our disgust with the entire system? […]
Florida House Speaker Tweets to Woman Gubernatorial Candidate She’s a Joke
Today, they’re what my father would call a bunch of punks. Florida’s Speaker of the House sets a culture in the legislature that only a grand wizard would love. […]
Turning the Tables: WATCH #Everyday Sexism with Leah Green
The Guardian’s Leah Green takes to the streets of London using scenarios reported to @EverydaySexism. […]
GIRLFRIEND OF THE WEEK: Plated.com’s Chef Elana Karp [Shh…get valuable coupon now]
Whatever the Sharks decide, Plated.com’s business model is worth taking a look at for those of us who like to cook a nice meal, can follow a recipe and don’t have time to pick out every product. […]
Ignoring Florida Female Governor Candidate? #EMILYSListComeClean
Why is EMILY’s List ignoring Florida’s Female Governor Candidate? Time to come clean. #EMILYSListcomeclean […]
Did a Female Secret Service Agent Drive Obama in Riyadh Today?
As President Obama prepared for his trip to Riyadh, Amnesty International urged him to address issues of human rights with King Abdullah as well as appoint a female secret service agent to drive him during his trip. […]
Whose High Heels Are Dancing on My Ceiling?
For the past several years, I can’t help but notice a faint sound of tapping over my head. It’s not exactly loud enough to be sure of its location or even what it is exactly, but I’m almost convinced it’s the sound of high heels tap dancing on the glass ceiling above my head…only I’m pretty sure whoever is up there has put down a hardwood floor on top of the glass ceiling to secure it in place. […]
Rewriting History: Freeing Stagecoach Mary
Mary’s story could be told in her photo. From the beginning, I just couldn’t reconcile the heartbreak in her face with the story posted, nor did it fit with the way women or African-Americans were treated in the lat 1800s. […]
Nobody Puts a Gator in a Corner #GatorNation
Talk about being devalued. [Sorry, but I need to shout] WOMEN WHO SAY THE DEMOCRATIC PARTY DOES MORE FOR WOMEN NEED TO LOOK AT THIS STORY AND THE FACTS!!! […]