American moms
‘Lights on Afterschool’ Illuminates an Unmet Need
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Working moms need afterschool programs that keep pace with our jobs. Despite a huge leap in enrollment since 2004, nearly 20 million children lack needed spots in these programs.
Gun Control
Mothers Are Taking Leadership on Gun Control
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The day still haunts me–from 25 years ago–when my junior high school went into lockdown after a mass shooting at the nearby grade school. Now, after Newtown, women with children are taking responsibility for getting something done.
Crime & Law
Moms Have Election-Year Muscle; Use It or Lose It
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Politicians want the married-mom vote. But so far they’re offering us very little in the way of a detailed agenda. Let’s use our power and make our move on everything from child care to tax laws to paid sick leave.
Health & Science
U.S. Moms Die at Higher Rate than Irish, Italian
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Scandinavian nations continue to dominate the annual healthy motherhood rankings by Save the Children. This year Niger came in last, just behind Afghanistan. The United States rose six spots because of girls’ access to education, not better health.
Arts & Culture
Margaret Atwood Is the Talk of Two April Films
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‘Payback’ probes the human consequences of debt and is a great companion film to ‘Surviving Progress,’ which explores the serious traps of new technologies. Both offer the insight of Margaret Atwood.
Arts & Culture
Web Offers Mother Lode of Data for Parents
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Mothers are surfing the Net these days and an explosion of sites offers advice on everything from shopping for strollers to political activism on behalf of family-friendly policies. Just as important is the chance for parent-parent contact.