SNL Trashes Ivanka For Taking The High Road And Supporting Her Father
Liberals wish Ivanka more like Patti Davis, less like Chelsea Clinton (Politico.com). As women, never in history have we had more opportunities. We can be mothers, career women, or some combination of the two. We can personalize what it means to live our best lives (thanks, Oprah!) and expect to be respected for it. (Or at least, … Continue reading
The Real Anachronism In ‘Victoria’ Is Skerrett’s Refusal To Marry Francatelli
A look of love (kpbs.org). While Queen Victoria and Prince Albert fell in love upstairs, we watched Mr. Francatelli and Miss Skerrett fall in love downstairs. The palace chef, Mr. Francatelli, took an early interest in Miss Skerrett, the queen’s head dresser, and during the first season of PBS’ “Victoria,” we watched as he … Continue reading
We Shouldn’t Only Care About Anti-Semitism When Trump Is President
The scene at the JCC in Albany, New York, after a bomb threat was called in (Slate.com). What a messed up world we live in. New York-based law enforcement has now identified Juan Thompson as the man allegedly responsible for eight of the 100-plus calls targeting Jewish institutions nationwide this year. Bravo, law enforcement. You’re doing … Continue reading
How To Protect Your Infant In A World Of Anti-Vaxxers
Keep your baby healthy and happy — vaccinate (Pinterest.com)! Anti-vaxxers represent only about 2 percent of American families, although you’d be forgiven for thinking they’re more numerous. They certainly make a lot of noise and have some world-famous adherents. However, like malaria-carrying mosquitoes, this tiny group that punches above its weight may be on the verge of … Continue reading
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Jewish Conservative Women, In Their Own Words
Posted by melissa braunstein on March 21, 2017 · 2 Comments
The original Iron Lady (huffingtonpost.com). I’d like to tell you a story. Picture it, a classroom in Harvard’s Kennedy School, early 2008: I often find myself in classes hearing my political party and its members caricatured. Last year, a professor informed one of my classes that Mike Huckabee would be my party’s nominee, because … Continue reading →
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