Mom Survives Horrific Domestic Abuse

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Lindsay Arp is a domestic abuse survivor who has been permanently scarred by the violence inflicted upon her by the father of her children. Hear...

Are Cheaters Entitled to Privacy? - A Moms Matter Hangout

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A photo taken in secret of a man bragging about cheating on his wife went viral on Facebook. Was it a triumphant slam against philandering spouses,...

Trayvon Martin's Digital Past Becomes Public

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Now that George Zimmerman's trial is finally happening, the private information Treyvon Martin shared in his text messages and emails is being made...

What Angelina Jolie's Double-Mastectomy Means for Women's...

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Angelina Jolie shocked the world with her New York Times Op-Ed declaring she'd had a dramatic double-mastectomy to decrease her risk of breast...

No Shopping for One Year - Could You Do It?

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After quitting their corporate jobs and serving the poor in Guatemala for a year, Scott and Gabby Dannemiller started a brave experiment: no...

The Aftermath of the Boston Marathon Bombing

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The Boston Marathon bombing is on everyone's mind. We talk to moms and runners who want to know how to approach marathons and big events in the...

Do you f*%&ing swear in front of your kids?

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Moms try hard to not be potty-mouths in front of our kids, but sometimes it just happens! What are the rules in your house? Do you teach your kids...

Gun Control: The Newtown Shooting Turns Moms into Activists

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Months after the horrific school shooting in Newtown, Connecticut, there has still been no real movement at the federal level in changes to gun...

A Girl with Down Syndrome Teaches what Really Matters

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When Abigail was asked to join the basketball team, her parents were thrilled that their child with Down syndrome would have the opportunity to...

Mommy Wars - A Moms Matter Hangout

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Facebook COO Sharon Sandberg's new book, Lean In, has brought the "Mommy Wars" back into the spotlight. Can women really have it all? How well do...

What Happens to Kids with Autism When They Grow Up?

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The Pruit family is raising two children with Autism. We explore the special treatment children on the Autism Spectrum require as well as what will...

Moms Oversharing Online

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Family photos, funny things our kids say, a lighthearted jab at our husband's inability to take out the trash -- we've all posted stuff like this...

Steubenville, OH, Elementary School Beats the Odds

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Wells Academy in Steubenville, Ohio is the #1 ranked public elementary school in Ohio based on student test scores. This is no small accomplishment...

Superstorm Sandy: Two Months Later

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Superstorm Sandy is no longer a front page story, but two months later the hardest hit neighborhoods are still in desperate need of relief. CafeMom...

Military Wives Strip Down to Fight PTSD

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Ashley Wise was so broken by seeing her husband suffer from PTSD that she started a forum where other Military wives can bare all and share their...

Black Friday and Cyber Monday Madness - A Moms Matter...

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Thanksgiving dinner was still warm on the table when stores opened their doors for Black Friday, but are these sales worth the crowds? Are they...

Do Moms Care About Foreign Policy? - Post-Debate Hangout...

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After the third and final Presidential debate, Election Correspondent Lindsay Ferrier spoke with CafeMom political bloggers Christine Luhnow...

Equal Pay and Binders Full of Women - Moms Matter...

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After the second Presidential debate, Election Correspondent Lindsay Ferrier spoke with CafeMom political bloggers Christine Luhnow...

Biden vs. Ryan - Post VP Debate Hangout

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Following the one and only debate between Vice President Joe Biden and Vice Presidential Candidate Paul Ryan, Election Correspondent Lindsay...

Michelle Obama: Campaigner in Chief

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First Lady Michelle Obama recently spoke at a campaign rally in Leesburg, Virginia and encouraged the crowd to increase their voter participation...

A House Divided

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Steve and Julie Gild are a happily married couple with completely opposite political views. Steve is a Democrat who supports President Obama in the...

Post-Debate Hangout - Oct 3 -- Moms Matter 2012

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In our first Post-Debate Google Hangouts, Election Correspondent Lindsay Ferrier speaks with CafeMom political bloggers Christine Luhnow...

Big Bird, Job Growth and ObamaCare

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In our first Post-Debate Google Hangouts, Election Correspondent Lindsay Ferrier speaks with CafeMom political bloggers Christine Luhnow...

Moms Matter 2012 Hangout - September 26

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In our first ever Google Hangout, Election Correspondent Lindsay Ferrier speaks with conservative Republican blogger, Jenny Erikson (@JennyErikson)...

Which Convention was Better? - CafeMom at the DNC Day 4

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On the last day of our convention coverage, Lindsay Ferrier and Jason Cannon look back at the last two weeks. What were the memorable moments,...

HHS Secretary Explains Obamacare

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Kathleen Sebelius, Secretary of Health and Human Services, sat down with CafeMom Election Correspondent Lindsay Ferrier at the Democratic...

Latinas Speak Out at the DNC

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There were 800 Latino delegates at the Democratic Convention, 100 more than ever before. CafeMom Election Correspondent Lindsay Ferrier spoke to...

What Military Moms Want You To Know

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Military Moms felt loved and supported when one of their own was chosen to introduce Michelle Obama at the Democratic Convention. CafeMom Election...

Democrats Define "The American Dream"

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"The American Dream" has been bandied about during the Democratic Convention in Charlotte, but does "The American Dream" mean the same thing to...

Representative Judy Chu Offers Valuable Advice to Moms

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We caught up with Representative Judy Chu from California here in Charlotte at the Democratic National Convention. She discusses many moms' concern...

Why No Childcare At the DNC?

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If you're a delegate at the Democratic National Convention with a small child, what are your options? We asked attendees who decided to bring their...

Obama's Speech Changes Venue, Disappointing Supporters

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Threat of bad weather has caused President Obama's speech at the Democratic National Convention to be moved to a smaller venue, which means...

DNC Day 3 Feels Like Day 103

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The Moms Matter 2012 team is covering both the Democratic and Republican conventions. Here's a behind the scenes look at what went down on day two...

How to Make a CODEPINK Vagina

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CODEPINK, a women-initiated peace and social justice movement, is known for wearing larger-than-life vaginas to political events. They made their...

Michelle Obama's Convention Speech Highlights

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Michelle Obama brought the crowd to their feet at the Democratic Convention in Charlotte. The next day, the internet was ablaze with quotes from...

Michelle Obama Wows at the DNC

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Michelle Obama took the stage at the DNC and her message resonated with the moms who watched her speak.

Meet the American Dream

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Lourdes Barroso de Padilla's parents moved to the United States from Cuba in order to raise their kids in a land of freedom. Now she is...

Can Bill Clinton Attract Moms?

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With the female vote, especially the mom vote, so crucial to win the 2012 election, is Bill Clinton a good choice to address the Democratic...

Youngest Delegate at the DNC!

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At just one day over 18, Hannah McCarley might be the youngest delegate at the DNC! We spoke with her about what issues are most important to her...

Planned Parenthood Rally at the DNC

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Planned Parenthood held a Pro-Choice rally at the DNC on Tuesday. In addition to the reproductive rights' leaders like Cecile Richards speaking...

After Obama: Are You Better Off?

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Everyone is asking if the country is better off since President Barack Obama took office in 2009. We asked delegates and attendees at the...

Obama the Sandman

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Cafemom correspondent Emily Abbate heads out on the streets of Charlotte to talk to DNC attendees about the 15-ton sand sculpture of President...

Democrat Mom Panel at the DNC

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CafeMom election correspondent Lindsay Ferrier and HLN anchor Kyra Phillips co-host a panel of prominent democrat moms at the Democratic Convention...

Interview with Ilina Ewen, Political Mom Blogger

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Lindsay Ferrier, CafeMom's election correspondent, caught up with political mom blogger Ilina Ewen at the Democratic Convention in Charlotte. Ilina...

Bring on the Nasty YouTube Comments! - CafeMom at the DNC...

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We've been having a blast covering the Republican and Democratic National Conventions - and reading your comments on our work! Here's a rundown of...

CarolinaFest Brings DNC to the People

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Carolina Fest is a Labor Day tradition in Charlotte, but with the DNC in town this year, it's taken on a political theme. Parents and kids of all...

Ty Pennington Builds a House We Can All Agree On

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Who says democrats and republicans can't work together? Ty Pennington and the House United Project brought delegates from both parties together to...

Romney's Speech: Moms Work Harder

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In his speech at the Republican Convention, Mitt Romney described the early days of his career, and admitted that Ann Romney had the tougher and...

Romney's Salute to Great Women Leaders

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Mitt Romney's speech at the Republican Convention applauded women in positions of power - governors, senators, cabinet members and business leaders.

Extreme Convention Fashion!

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Our election correspondent, Lindsay Ferrier, is also the host of "I'll Take That Dare," so she couldn't let the delegates at the Republican...

What Mormons Want You to Know

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With Mitt Romney accepting the GOP presidential nomination, Mormons across the country are cheering him on! We asked LDS moms at the Republican...

How Mitt Can Win

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We're hearing people say that Mitt Romney is not in touch with the average family, but he's going to need that important vote to win. We asked...

CODEPINK Protest During Romney's Speech at the RNC

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CODEPINK staged a protest during Mitt Romney's speech at the Republican Convention in Tampa, and our cameras where close enough to catch it.

Ann Romney Fever! - CafeMom at the RNC Day 3

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The Moms Matter 2012 team is covering both the Democratic and Republican conventions. Here's a behind the scenes look at what went down on day...

Republicans Define "The American Dream"

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"The American Dream" has been bandied about during the Republican Convention in Tampa, but does "The American Dream" mean the same thing to...

Ann Romney Discusses Cancer, Family and Whacking the...

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On the morning after her convention speech, Ann Romney addresses a roomful of GOP women voters at the Women for Romney Victory and Women for Mitt...

Meet the Romney Daughters-in-Law

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The wives of the five Romney boys spoke at a gathering of Republican women Wednesday morning. They shared stories of Mitt and Ann Romney, and what...

Janna Ryan Speaks to GOP Women in Tampa

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Now that her husband, Paul Ryan, is the Republican Party's nominee for Vice President, it's time for the country to meet Janna Ryan. After an...

Ann Romney's Speech - "It's The Moms..."

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Ann Romney spoke on opening night at the Republican National Convention and much of her speech focused on fellow moms. She reached out to single...

CafeMom at the RNC Day Two

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The Moms Matter 2012 team is covering both the Democratic and Republican conventions. Here's a behind the scenes look at what went down on day two...

Ann Romney's Convention Speech is a Hit with GOP Moms

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Ann Romney had a big job tonight: show undecided voters (especially women) the warmer side of Mitt Romney and the Republican Party. Did she do it?...

The Rally Against Voter Suppression

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Protesters gathered across town from the Republican Convention in Tampa to speak up against new voter registration laws they believe unfairly...

Is Abortion a Top Priority for GOP Women?

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We asked Republican women if abortion was (or should be) a top issue for the GOP. Across the board, they all said that while they are personally...

Republican Mom Panel at the RNC - Moms Matter 2012

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CafeMom election correspondent Lindsay Ferrier and HLN anchor Kyra Phillips co-host a panel of prominent republican moms at the Republican...

Interview with Rep. Marsha Blackburn at the RNC

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Cooperation, manners, compromise and civility are traits we try to instill in our children, and Rep. Marsha Blackburn (TN-7) agrees that Congress...

Interview with Jenny Erikson, Conservative Mom Blogger

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Lindsay Ferrier, CafeMom's election correspondent, caught up with political mom blogger and pundit Jenny Erikson at the Republican Convention in...

Interview with Sher Valenzuela at the RNC

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Sher Valenzuela has been chosen to speak at the Republican National Convention during prime time on the opening night. She's a mother of three, a...

March on the RNC Protest - August 27, 2012

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Tropical storm Isaac didn't stop the protests Monday at the RNC, though crowds were smaller than anticipated. The March on the RNC included...

CafeMom at the RNC - Day 1 (8/27)

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The Moms Matter 2012 team is covering both the Democratic and Republican conventions. Here's a behind the scenes look at what went down on day one...

Will Nevada Moms Donate Time or Money to a Campaign? -...

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We wanted to know if moms were planning on donating time or money to a campaign this year, so we asked a group of moms in Nevada during our Swing...

How Nevada Moms Stay Informed During the Election - Moms...

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Our next question for Nevada moms on our Swing State Road Trip is, "How do you stay informed of the issues during the election?" With the internet,...

Nevada Moms Tell the Candidates How to Win Their State -...

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We took the road trip to Nevada, where we asked moms what they thought the Presidential candidates would need to do in order to win the votes in...

North Carolina Moms: Do Social Issues Matter More than...

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We asked moms in North Carolina what mattered the most to them in deciding their vote: the state of the US economy or social issues. How would you...

North Carolina Moms: Is College Education Worth the Cost?

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With students graduating from college with enormous student loan debt, Americans are starting to ask: is the cost of a college education worth it?...

Bloopers and Behind the Scenes!

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We hope you've enjoyed our road trip through America's swing states! Just for fun, here are some bloopers and behind the scenes takes on how we...

North Carolina Moms Tell Obama and Romney How to Win

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We asked moms in North Carolina what the presidential candidates could do to sway the votes in their "swing state." What do you think about what...

Can Americans Afford a Summer Vacation?

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Are the economy and high gas prices effecting Americans' ability to travel this summer? Moms Matter 2012 went to Orlando, FL, one of the country's...

Nadia Jones of JusticeJonesie.com

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Nadia Jones is a Law Professor and Political Blogger for CafeMom's The Stir (www.thestir.cafemom.com) and Justice Jonesie (www.JusticeJonesie.com)....

Florida's Unpredictable Latina Vote

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Florida's population is 23% Latino. Latina moms are already influential in their families, and now they're becoming influential in the election as...

How Candidates Can Win the "Senior Vote" in Florida

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17% of all Floridians are senior citizens. That means the senior vote is highly desirable to both President Obama and Governor Romney. We speak to...

Obama's Message to Florida Voters

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President Obama recently spoke to the Jacksonville voters in swing-state Florida. He addressed the needs of the middle class and plans to reduce...

Florida Voters Divided on Obama - Moms Matter "Swing...

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Next stop on our Moms Matter 2012 Road Trip is Jacksonville, FL where President Obama made a campaign stop. The event was open to the public and...

Florida Teacher Fined for Registering Students to Vote -...

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Our Moms Matter 2012 Road Trip takes us to Florida, where we talk to Dawn Quarles, a High School teacher who was slapped with a huge fine when she...

Are Romney and Obama in touch with the Needs of Women? -...

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We asked moms on the street in Colorado which presidential candidate supports the needs of women more. The opinions were mixed. Some moms think...

How Unemployment and the Economy Effect Colorado Moms

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What is the current unemployment rate? Is the state of the economy entirely President Obama's fault? What can be done to speed the economic...

Colorado Moms Tell the Candidates How to Win Their State

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We asked moms on the street in Colorado what they thought the Presidential candidates would need to do in order to win the votes in their state....

Mom on a Mission for Adults with Autism

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Marie Louise Ludwig is a mom of three. Two of her children have special needs, including her middle child who is an adult with severe autism. Marie...

The Poorest City in America - Reading, PA

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Reading, PA is reported to be the poorest city in America, and we traveled there to speak to moms about what it's like to live there, and how it...

Schools in Crisis in Reading, PA

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The public school system in Reading, PA is among the poorest in the nation, and education officials fear that this could be a blueprint for the...

Living with Fracking in Washington, PA

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The drilling of shale rock for natural gas promises to provide a cleaner-burning fuel alternative to coal. However, it also raises big concerns...

Student Loan Debt Worries in Pittsburgh, PA

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Student loans have become a key issue in the 2012 Presidential Election. Both Romney and Obama are fighting for the votes of young people - many of...

Swing State Road Trip!

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Moms Matter 2012 is hitting the road this summer to find out what issues matter most to the Moms of America. Here's a preview of what's to come!

Swing State Moms - Youngstown, OH

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Ohio is a key battleground state. Both Obama and Romney NEED to win here. We stopped in Youngstown, OH on the first stop of our Moms Matter 2012...

President Barack Obama Addresses the Issues that Matter...

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President Barack Obama spoke at the Women's Leadership Forum National Issues Conference. Lilly Ledbetter and other Democratic women were in the...

Nine Moms Send a Message to the Presidential Candidates

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Nine moms with unique stories and diverse backgrounds met with Lindsay Ferrier to talk about the successes and challenges they've experienced while...

Jaime is a Working Mom Who Understands Mom Guilt

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Jaime Nash (www.jaimewellsnash.tumblr.com) is a working mom who works to balance her work and family life. She and Lindsay Ferrier discuss "mom...

Tawanna is a Mother and World Traveler

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Tawanna Smith (www.momsguidetotravel.com) is a travel writer who is believes that, unlike people from other countries, Americans tend to prioritize...

Alia Is a Christian, Homeschooling Mom Who Wants to be...

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Alia homeschools her three children and owns a small painting company with her husband. She is concerned about the stereotypes that surround...

Sarah is a former Capital Hill Staffer Who Understands...

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Sarah is a mom of two and former Capital Hill staff member, who re-evaluated her relationship with money when her husband lost his job.

Silvia is an Immigrant Mother from Mexico

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Silvia immigrated to the United States 10 years ago with her American husband. While it was hard for her to leave behind her family and culture,...