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NOW PLAYINGWhat Angelina Jolie's...
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...
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NOW PLAYINGNo Shopping for One Year -...
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...
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NOW PLAYINGThe Aftermath of the Boston...
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...
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NOW PLAYINGDo you f*%&ing swear in...
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...
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NOW PLAYINGGun Control: The Newtown...
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...
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NOW PLAYINGA Girl with Down Syndrome...
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...
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NOW PLAYINGMommy Wars - A Moms Matter...
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...
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NOW PLAYINGWhat Happens to Kids with...
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...
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NOW PLAYINGMoms Oversharing Online
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...
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NOW PLAYINGSteubenville, OH,...
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...
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NOW PLAYINGSuperstorm Sandy: Two...
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...
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NOW PLAYINGMilitary Wives Strip Down...
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...
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NOW PLAYINGBlack Friday and Cyber...
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...
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NOW PLAYINGDo Moms Care About Foreign...
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...
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NOW PLAYINGEqual Pay and Binders Full...
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...
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NOW PLAYINGBiden vs. Ryan - Post VP...
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...
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NOW PLAYINGMichelle Obama: Campaigner...
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...
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NOW PLAYINGA House Divided
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...
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NOW PLAYINGPost-Debate Hangout - Oct 3...
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...
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NOW PLAYINGBig Bird, Job Growth and...
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...
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NOW PLAYINGMoms Matter 2012 Hangout -...
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)...
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NOW PLAYINGWhich Convention was...
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,...
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NOW PLAYINGHHS Secretary Explains...
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...
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NOW PLAYINGLatinas Speak Out at the DNC
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...
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NOW PLAYINGWhat Military Moms Want You...
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...
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NOW PLAYINGDemocrats Define "The...
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...
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NOW PLAYINGRepresentative Judy Chu...
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...
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NOW PLAYINGWhy No Childcare At the DNC?
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...
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NOW PLAYINGObama's Speech Changes...
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...
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NOW PLAYINGDNC Day 3 Feels Like Day 103
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...
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NOW PLAYINGHow to Make a CODEPINK Vagina
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...
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NOW PLAYINGMichelle Obama's Convention...
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...
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NOW PLAYINGMichelle Obama Wows at the DNC
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.
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NOW PLAYINGMeet the American Dream
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...
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NOW PLAYINGCan Bill Clinton Attract Moms?
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...
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NOW PLAYINGYoungest Delegate at the DNC!
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...
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NOW PLAYINGPlanned Parenthood Rally at...
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...
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NOW PLAYINGAfter Obama: Are You Better...
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...
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NOW PLAYINGObama the Sandman
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...
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NOW PLAYINGDemocrat Mom Panel at the DNC
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...
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NOW PLAYINGInterview with Ilina Ewen,...
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...
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NOW PLAYINGBring on the Nasty YouTube...
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...
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NOW PLAYINGCarolinaFest Brings DNC to...
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...
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NOW PLAYINGTy Pennington Builds a...
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...
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NOW PLAYINGRomney's Speech: Moms Work...
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...
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NOW PLAYINGRomney's Salute to Great...
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.
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NOW PLAYINGExtreme Convention Fashion!
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...
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NOW PLAYINGWhat Mormons Want You to Know
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...
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NOW PLAYINGHow Mitt Can Win
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...
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NOW PLAYINGCODEPINK Protest During...
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.
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NOW PLAYINGAnn Romney Fever! - CafeMom...
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...
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NOW PLAYINGRepublicans Define "The...
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...
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NOW PLAYINGAnn Romney Discusses...
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...
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NOW PLAYINGMeet the Romney...
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...
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NOW PLAYINGJanna Ryan Speaks to GOP...
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...
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NOW PLAYINGAnn Romney's Speech - "It's...
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...
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NOW PLAYINGCafeMom at the RNC Day Two
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...
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NOW PLAYINGAnn Romney's Convention...
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?...
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NOW PLAYINGThe Rally Against Voter...
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...
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NOW PLAYINGIs Abortion a Top Priority...
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...
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NOW PLAYINGRepublican Mom Panel at the...
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...
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NOW PLAYINGInterview with Rep. Marsha...
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...
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NOW PLAYINGInterview with Jenny...
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...
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NOW PLAYINGInterview with Sher...
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...
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NOW PLAYINGMarch on the RNC Protest -...
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...
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NOW PLAYINGCafeMom at the RNC - Day 1...
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...
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NOW PLAYINGWill Nevada Moms Donate...
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...
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NOW PLAYINGHow Nevada Moms Stay...
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,...
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NOW PLAYINGNevada Moms Tell the...
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...
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NOW PLAYINGNorth Carolina Moms: Do...
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...
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NOW PLAYINGNorth Carolina Moms: Is...
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?...
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NOW PLAYINGBloopers and Behind the...
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...
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NOW PLAYINGNorth Carolina Moms Tell...
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...
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NOW PLAYINGCan Americans Afford a...
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...
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NOW PLAYINGNadia Jones of...
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)....
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NOW PLAYINGFlorida's Unpredictable...
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...
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NOW PLAYINGHow Candidates Can Win the...
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...
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NOW PLAYINGObama's Message to Florida...
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...
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NOW PLAYINGFlorida Voters Divided on...
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...
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NOW PLAYINGFlorida Teacher Fined for...
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...
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NOW PLAYINGAre Romney and Obama in...
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...
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NOW PLAYINGHow Unemployment and the...
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...
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NOW PLAYINGColorado Moms Tell the...
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....
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NOW PLAYINGMom on a Mission for Adults...
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...
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NOW PLAYINGThe Poorest City in America...
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...
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NOW PLAYINGSchools in Crisis in...
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...
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NOW PLAYINGLiving with Fracking in...
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...
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NOW PLAYINGStudent Loan Debt Worries...
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...
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NOW PLAYINGSwing State Road Trip!
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!
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NOW PLAYINGSwing State Moms -...
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...
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NOW PLAYINGPresident Barack Obama...
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...
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NOW PLAYINGNine Moms Send a Message to...
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...
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NOW PLAYINGJaime is a Working Mom Who...
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...
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NOW PLAYINGTawanna is a Mother and...
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...
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NOW PLAYINGAlia Is a Christian,...
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...
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NOW PLAYINGSarah is a former Capital...
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.
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NOW PLAYINGSilvia is an Immigrant...
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,...
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NOW PLAYING'Why Obamacare is Wrong for...
'Why Obamacare is Wrong for America' co-author talks to...
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Many of our viewers have commented that they are not happy with the new health care laws. To address their concerns, CafeMom's Lindsay Ferrier...
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NOW PLAYINGCafeMom Talks Health Care...
CafeMom Talks Health Care Reform with White House...
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CafeMom was invited by the White House to join a group of representatives from Women and Family Websites to discuss the Affordable Care Act....
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NOW PLAYINGGinger Asks for More...
Ginger Asks for More Compassion from Politicians for...
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Ginger Eldridge is a single mom who recently found work after years on the unemployment line. She worries about the divisiveness in America's...
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