Politics
Resources: Black History Month
Since February is “Black History Month,” we’d like to help you teach your family about the people and events from Black History. Check out our fun, interactive and motivating resources. From the past to the present… there is much to learn.
We Love: Mom Congress
We’re big believers in moms getting involved and out power to make a difference. Check out this opportunity to get involved with Parenting Magazine's "Mom Congress" on Education and Learning and discover ways that you can make a difference in the education of your child.
Meet The Blue Dogs
They’re liberal. They’re conservative. Meet the Blue Dogs. If you haven’t heard about the Blue Dogs yet, you will, especially once Congress gets back from its summer break after Labor Day.
April News Round Up
Been knee-deep in swine flu research? The Discussion Divas will keep you up to date on the rest of the news you might have missed this month.
March News Round Up
Read the latest from Discussion Divas to get up to speed on the news about going green, North Korea and Mexican border violence.
A Letter To My Children, a Mother’s Thoughts on Inauguration.
It was a very, cold day in January when President Barack Obama was sworn into office. There was a chill in the air and the buzz of energy that Washington had not seen in a generation.
MamaVote Talks to Cokie Roberts
She’s an award winning reporter and news analyst and one of the most recognized faces in television news, but Cokie Roberts will tell you that none of it was ever her plan.
ABC News: Match-o-Matic Quiz
Now that we can count down to Election Day in a matter of hours, if you’re still undecided then we’ve found the quiz for you.
A Dream to Serve
Driven by her desire to serve, as a young mother Neka Roundy became an active volunteer in her community. A role in the PTA led to a City Council position and now Roundy is the Mayor of her town.
Discussion Divas: The Electoral College
Want to know more about the Electoral College? Discussion Divas breaks it down for you in this last pre-election update. (Don’t worry, the Divas will be back after the election.)
MamaVote Featured Blogs for 10/27/08
We’re now in the home stretch – with the election only days away, we’re bringing you our favorite political blogs. We’re featuring a conservative and liberal blog, side by side, for your reading pleasure…or aggravation. Check them out here.
MamaVote Featured Blogs for 10/20/08
Forget pundits – we’re interested in what parents have to say about the Presidential Election. This week we’re featuring political Mama bloggers - one conservative and one liberal, side by side.
Missed the Debate?
If you’re like me, you intended to watch the debates, then became completely waylaid by a teething infant.
MamaVote & SitterCity.com Offer Discounted Election Day Babysitting
Election Day is approaching... and you're probably trying to balance your parental responsibilities with your civic duty. Daunting, isn't it? Let TodaysMama & SitterCity.com help!
Top Five Tips for Debate Watchers
Think Ahead-Before the debate, ask yourself which issues are most important to you, and jot down what you’d like to learn from each of the candidates.
Information, Registration, Locations!
Has this election season inspired you to get out to the polls for the first time in a few years? Need to brush up on your Election Day info? The League of Women Voters has a stockpile of information – everything from registration to polling place locations.
MamaVote Featured Blogs for 10/6/08
Do you find that far right or left really doesn’t suit you? This week, we’re featuring two blogs – one moderate and one progressive. Check out Purple People Vote and Everyday Citizen, here.
Discussion Divas News Round Up
Between the wild stock market, the bailout plan and the presidential election it seems like the media outlets and churning out headlines fast than we can read them. Lucky for us the Discussion Divas have rounded up the latest news...
MamaVote Featured Blogs for 9/29/08
Want to see what a few of our favorite political bloggers thought about the first presidential debate? Each week we’ll feature a conservative and liberal blog, side by side, for your reading pleasure…or aggravation. Check them out here.
MamaVote Poll 9-22-08
Do you think the media scrutinizes Sarah Palin’s personal life more because she is a woman?
MamaVote Featured Blogs for 9/22/08
With the election only weeks away, we’ll be bringing you our favorite political blogs in the MamaVote section. Each week we’ll feature a conservative and liberal blog, side by side, for your reading pleasure…or aggravation. Check them out here.
The Buck Stops Here
In light of the recent financial news, one Mama has a message for Obama.
YouTube Goodness from Craig Ferguson
Funnyman Craig Ferguson reminds us that regardless of your point of view, you’ve got to get out and VOTE!