A New Wave

Blending women's views into today's news, politics & culture

Laura Walker

Laura Walker
Location
Silverdale, Washington, USA
Birthday
January 21
Title
Editor
Company
WriteLine/A New Wave
Bio
* 20 years in Washington, D.C., working as an advocate for women's rights, civil rights, workers' rights and human rights. * 15 years as a Journalist, writing for such publications as "Washington Woman", "The Eagle", "Kitsap Sun", "Valley Courier", "American Forum" magazine at American University, among others. * English and journalism educator * Partnered, with four cats * Current location: Pacific Northwest * Hobbies/Interests: photographer, blogger, reader, hiker, GPACNW explorer, politics, Seattle Storm basketball.

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Salon.com
March 06, 2009 04:21AM
“It seems to me the bigger issue here is this: So what if grandmas or even one gramma, for that matter, won't babysit or doesn't want to get that involv…”
About: Selfish grannies!
December 27, 2008 03:39PM
“@ MWaterhouse & Thoth: Carolyn Maloney would make a fine replacement for Hillary Clinton. But I suppose that's too much, since she's actually held o…”
About: Caroline Kennedy...NOT
December 18, 2008 04:17AM
“Intriguing, to say the least. It does raise some questions, though, as other posters have noted. If he didn't know Mary Jo was in the car, why would he…”
About: My Ted Kennedy Chappaquiddick Story
December 18, 2008 03:30AM
“I completely agree with you, Randy. This goes beyond Obama's intent on finding common ground with those whom he (and others) disagree. I caught a little…”
About: Gay-basher offering Inaugural Prayer
December 17, 2008 04:43PM
“@ Frank: Stellaa has it right here: the only comparison between Hillary Clinton and Caroline Kennedy is that they are both women. There are two (or more)…”
About: Caroline Kennedy...NOT
December 17, 2008 04:20PM
“@ Verbal Remedy: Hillary Clinton was not appointed to the seat. She ran a campaign and won election, twice. And she had eight years of campaign experien…”
About: Caroline Kennedy...YES. And NO to snobs.
December 17, 2008 04:14PM
“I have already raised points about why this would set a terrible precedent for experienced women in public service. Dave Cullen has raised equally impo…”
About: Caroline Kennedy...YES. And NO to snobs.
December 17, 2008 03:32PM
“Great post Dave. I also agree with you point about Caroline buying into this monarchical system. I, too, am greatly disappointed in her for this. And i…”
About: American monarchists (The Caroline Travesty)
December 17, 2008 04:06AM
“@ Susanne Freeborn: I have looked into the work that Caroline Kennedy has accomplished. Yes, she has done wonderful work in education and the arts in N…”
About: Caroline Kennedy...NOT
November 12, 2008 02:37AM
“These are the only two names I've seen so far. I have a few suggestions, though...”
About: Daschle and Dean: Two Bad Choices For HHS Secretary
November 11, 2008 11:30PM
“So, boiled down to the essence, it almost seems as if the arguments revolve around two familiar ideas: 1. Government/the courts/law have a responsibil…”
About: Some common arguments against Gay Marriage
November 11, 2008 07:49PM
“Wow! I can't even begin to comment on the myrid thoughtful and articulate comments here. You've created such a terrific compendium of so many thoughts…”
About: Ceilings Removed
November 11, 2008 07:42PM
“I love the names being added here, so far!”
About: Top 10+ People/Groups I'd Like to Hear Less From in 2009
November 11, 2008 07:41PM
“teendoc: FOX News isn't/wasn't even on my radar because I don't watch or listen to their drivel. Olbermann and Matthews at MSNBC, however, are another s…”
About: Top 10+ People/Groups I'd Like to Hear Less From in 2009
November 11, 2008 05:23PM
“O'Kathryn: I really hope Obama doesn't nominate Summers for Sec. of the Treasury; it would be an immediate black mark and send a really bad message to…”
About: Top 10+ People/Groups I'd Like to Hear Less From in 2009
November 11, 2008 05:09PM
“Yes, yes, yes on Ann Coulter. Although she was fairly quiet the last three/four months of the GE campaign, no?”
About: Top 10+ People/Groups I'd Like to Hear Less From in 2009
November 11, 2008 04:44PM
“Stellaa -- I thought about Claire McCaskill, too! I see Campbell Brown is the favorite, so far. I wonder why... :)”
About: Top 10+ People/Groups I'd Like to Hear More From in 2009
November 11, 2008 04:49AM
“Glenn, great suggestion, so here it is: 19. Tucker Bounds”
About: Top 10+ People/Groups I'd Like to Hear Less From in 2009
November 06, 2008 11:34PM
“Jason, thanks for your thoughts and the heads-up on the list of possible appointees. I will check it out. Not sure about Emanuel's record on gender iss…”
About: Three requests for President-elect Obama
November 06, 2008 11:02PM
“Thanks for showing the glass half-full. I have been so upset about the losses in California, Florida and Arizona that my attention has shifted from the…”
About: The Real News about Marriage Equality
November 06, 2008 10:57PM
“Great post, LT. I have just completely stopped watching Olbermann because of his snide, derisive, almost-juvenile behavior. He and Chris Matthews are t…”
About: Olbermann: "Used McCain Goods"
November 06, 2008 10:52PM
“Yeah, LT, I agree with this. It's great that women have such caring, nurturing qualities, but because we so often put everybody else before ourselves w…”
About: Three requests for President-elect Obama
November 06, 2008 05:13PM
“LT: I'm watching this carefully and I know there are other women and women's groups doing the same. We do need to hold Obama accountable. He has said h…”
About: Three requests for President-elect Obama
November 05, 2008 10:40PM
“Thanks Stellaa. Great to hear from you and it's good to be back.”
About: Three requests for President-elect Obama
September 26, 2008 12:34PM
“Stella: Do we ever!”
About: Olbermann - Groucho Mark, reincarnated?
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