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It’s a fascinating and exciting time to be a liberal mom. Join the conversation as we discuss our unique perspectives and relate about the issues that matter to us – all while keeping up as super-star moms with hectic schedules. Whether you’re looking for tips and advice or an opportunity to get up on that soapbox - you’ll find a home for your ideals, values and liberal minded tendencies right here. Liberal Moms editor: Caroline Jorgensen |
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This is the first Fourth of July in many years that I have placed a flag in front of my home. Why is that? I certainly am proud to be an American. I am grateful for the freedoms and rights granted to me simply by my citizenship. I love my country. But for many years I felt that the American flag was used as a symbol for politics that I didn’t necessarily agree with. And for those years it seemed as if the flag was no longer mine to fly.
As each day has passed since the elections in Iran, I have been overwhelmed by the stories and coverage. I certainly do not claim to be an expert on the political ins and outs of Iran. Far from it. However, while on twitter, or reading blog posts, or watching the small bits of coverage uploaded on to You Tube or being relayed to the news media, I am amazed and scrambling to keep up and educate myself. Why? Because the people in Iran are protesting for the same rights I so often take for granted.
Read more: Appreciating My Rights while Supporting the Citizens of Iran
Last week, President Obama gave a speech every American should read or listen to from beginning to end. While addressing an audience at the University of Cairo, our country's President spoke frankly to the entire post 9/11 world about the damage discrimination and fear has caused and the harmful affect it has had on growth and advancement in many countries - ours included. While some have criticized his decision to reach out diplomatically rather than continue with aggressive scare tactics, President Obama‘s speech was the first step towards accomplishing more than any antagonistic posturing ever could. I would like to underscore some important points of his speech here.
Read more: The President's University of Cairo Speech: Discrimination in a Post 9/11 World
President Obama nominated Sonia Sotomayer to the Supreme Court this past week. As potentially the most experienced incoming Supreme Court Justice in over 70 years and as the first Latina nominee, I wanted to take a moment to learn more about her. Here are ten facts about Sonia Sotomayor you might like to know. And I have also found some posts worth reading which defend recent criticisms about her nomination.
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| Fallen soldier Army 2nd Lt. Tracy Lynn Alger courtesy of Militarytimes.com |
This week we are celebrating Memorial Day. And while we so often remember to honor the extraordinary men who have fought for our country on this holiday, I thought I would pay tribute to the women who have served and died for our country also. While in the minority to their male counterparts, and technically not allowed to participate in ground combat, many women have lost their lives fighting to protect our country. In fact, there may be more women serving - and losing their lives - than you realize.
The other evening on the Rachel Maddow Show, Rachel was discussing the current state of “Don’t Ask Don’t Tell” (DADT) in our military. And after hearing further details about this policy and those it is affecting, I was left appalled. In a time when our military resources are as limited as they are, this policy seems outdated and insulting. But before I was ready to list my various reasons in a blog post, I called my friend who is a military wife and we had a very interesting discussion.
Times are tough . Add withering economy to threatening pandemics means the nightly news is rarely good. Everyday folks like you and I scramble to afford groceries or make our monthly mortgage payments. It’s hard to stay optimistic. But last Saturday, my husband stepped up to the podium as his University’s commencement speaker. He delivered a message that brought me hope. He reminded me that we can’t forget about the enormous potential we have in this country to right ourselves once again. So I would like to share a portion of his speech with you. Perhaps some of you will be congratulating graduates too this month. I hope it brings you and the graduates you know the kind of inspiration it brought me.
I used to be such a good liberal American.Years ago, I was passionate about every issue, outraged, engaged and pro-active. Ok, so predictably -yes - I was my most progressive back in my college days. But now, on the verge of 36 and home raising two young boys - what's happened to me? Do I care enough anymore? Especially now that I have children and should be more invested in the future of our country, am I staying informed enough? Am I a good liberal mom?
On April 22nd, local and global communities alike will stop to recognize and celebrate Earth Day. And so with our green flags flying in anticipation, I would like to offer readers a solution to all of our environmental woes. You heard me right; I know what will end global warming, stop excess waste and create renewable energy resources. What, you ask, in our slowly warming world could possibly make all of this happen? The answer is right in front of us, running around with PB&J on their cheeks and a Spiderman costume on: our children.
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