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When it was time to travel to China to bring home our little PunditBaby, I was working at a large government agency in a pretty senior position.

Laws are nice, but they don't always work. The Fair Pay Act is a prime example.

In 1963, Congress passed the Fair Pay Act, a gesture seemingly ahead of its time. From that moment forward, women and men would get paid the same for equal work.

Today, 45 years later, I'm still waiting.

Barack Obama says the way to help out the average American is with tax cuts and credits.

We moms do our best to keep our families safe. But in light of recent safety news, I think we're going to go find Saddam Hussein's worm hole and take up residence there.

I was late to the party when it came to seeing Michael Moore's movie Sicko. But as far as I'm concerned, it's a movie that every American should see before they vote in this presidential election.

Workplace discrimination against women, especially those with any sort of care-giving responsibilities, can be subtle.

But sometimes it's so obvious, all you can do is shake your head like Scooby-Doo and say, "RUH??"

The scenario most working mothers fear happens when they least expect it.

You've managed to transform your home into a well-oiled machine -- the nanny or sitter arrives in time for you to head out to the office, deal with rush hour traffic, grab a cappuccino and be at your desk milliseconds before your boss walks by your door.

Jeffrey Toobin is talking about The Nine.

I want to talk about The Fifteen.

To override President Bush's veto of the SCHIP -- State Children's Health Insurance Program -- bill, only 15 Republicans need to move their support over to the Democrats.

Would you be willing to give up your Decaf LowFat Caramel Macchiato with Extra Foam for a week?

If you want straight answers to straight questions, then Elizabeth Edwards is your gal.

After hearing her speak at last week's BlogHer conference, I know if she was the one running for president, she would be getting my vote -- hands down.

Not only is she exquisitely tuned in to the issues many of us think are the most important ones, she knows something else that seems to elude most office seekers -- if you want support from women, you need to make connections.