I spend too much time online doing parenting blog stuff so I’ve seen more than my share of very weird debate erupt. For example, the shitstorm over a piece I wrote for Babble about how formula feeding isn’t ZOMG THE…
Mother’s Day At Mommyland!
OK, you all know that I love the women at Rants from Mommyland like I love cake. I especially love when they use their powers for good and do these amazing service projects. Right now, they’re working with Naughty Betty…
The Week In WTF: Target Practice
TRIGGER WARNING: This post references violence against women. God, wouldn’t it be awesome if “target” in the title referred to the store and I was going to share a story about a surly employee doing something anti-social but hilarious? Sadly,…
New At Babble: Guns For Kids?
I know we’ve all heard the awful story about the little boy in Kentucky who accidentally shot and killed his little sister. I can’t talk about the details anymore because it makes me feel so sick and sad. What I…
New At The Broad Side: Is Social Media Really Activism?
This is one of my less popular opinions but I don’t think online tools are great for getting a message to decision makers. I think they’re good for organizing, disseminating messages among activists, and building momentum. However, I think that…