MOMocrats.com is a collaborative blog of mothers who have come together to blog about politics from a progressive point of view.

Originally, MOMocrats.com formed to support the progressive platform of John Edwards. We liked his ideas and plans for reshaping American politics and how America is viewed in the world. When he dropped out of the presidential race, each of us decided to support a democratic candidate based on her own views and convictions. We plan to support the Democratic Presidential nominee in 2008, regardless of who is chosen.

As mothers, we write about issues that concern us, from healthcare to global warming to poverty. We write from our own experiences, as Americans and global citizens. We view the media and politics with a critical eye and a heavy heart. We seek to leave the world better for our children than the way we found it, by being involved in the political process and speaking out on their behalf.

Each of the MOMocrats is a noted blogger/writer in her own right. We each have personal blogs and have contributed to mainstream media, print publications, podcasts, and television. The MOMocrats are a diverse group with professional backgrounds in law, journalism, broadcasting, film, writing, and education, among other professions. We currently have 22 contributors from across the United States.

URL: http://momocrats.typepad.com

Blog Entries by MOMocrats

Michelle Obama: Make Our Voices Heard

3 Comments | Posted October 1, 2008 | 08:34 AM (EST)


The MOMocrats extend a warm welcome to our special guest contributor, Michelle Obama, the woman we hope will be the next First Lady of the United States.

A few days ago, I headed to Tallahassee with Jill Biden, my friend and partner on the campaign trail. She and I...

Read Post

John Edwards Hops The Bad Judgment Express

Posted August 8, 2008 | 09:09 PM (EST)


MOMocrat Stefania, a former Edwards supporter, offers some advice for John Edwards.

So John Edwards had an affair.

Another politician can't keep it in his pants. Quelle surprise.

What to say? I am disappointed. I wish it weren't the candidate I supported for president. Can I get...

Read Post

Michelle Obama Reaches Out To Military Families

Posted August 8, 2008 | 02:02 AM (EST)


MOMocrat Stephanie had the opportunity to meet Michelle Obama at a campaign event for military families on Wednesday.

Yesterday was an Obama day for me.

As some of my regular readers know, I was originally an Edwards supporter. I switched my loyalty to Barack Obama...

Read Post

Obama Courting Clinton Donors

Posted June 28, 2008 | 01:17 AM (EST)


MOMocrat Donna questions whether Barack Obama's attempt to woo Hillary Clinton's largest contributors is necessarily a good thing.

NPR reported on June 26 that after their joint "unity" campaign stop today, Barack Obama and Hillary Clinton planned to hold a private meeting with Clinton's top fundraisers for a...

Read Post

Virginia: Healing The Red Rash

Posted June 14, 2008 | 02:09 PM (EST)


MOMocrat Stephanie is covering the Virginia Democratic Convention this weekend for MOMocrats, and reports on the chance to turn Virginia from red to blue in the presidential election.

In the lead up to the Virginia Democratic Convention today, there's been much speculation about whether Virginia will go blue...

Read Post

Fox News' Sly Distortion Of Obama On Gas Prices

Posted June 12, 2008 | 12:59 AM (EST)


MOMocrat Jaelithe throws a wrench into the Fox News spin cycle, reporting on a sly distortion of a statement by Barack Obama regarding the high price of gas.

MOMocrats recently received an interesting email from the McCain campaign, entitled "FOX -- Obama says sky high gas prices a...

Read Post

Pandering To Women Is The Opposite Of Feminist

Posted June 3, 2008 | 07:44 PM (EST)


MOMocrat Julie Pippert takes on the McCain campaign's recent efforts to reach out to women bloggers, as reported in the Washington Post:

I find this particular quote patronizing:

"The McCain strategy for reaching women across the aisle involves praise for Clinton and connecting with some of the newer...
Read Post