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    Hana Maru, used up old slutbag on the pole: THIS is what a feminist looks like. more »
    JinxyMcDeath: Chelsea looks gorgeous. HRC is the fucking shit. And our new President is someone I would trust with my life AND want to have a beer with. Am I awake? more »
    ellaesther: I loved, loved, loved the respectful, loving mention of Obama's mom. Very nice indeed. Yay for Moms! more »
    msAnthrope: i don't think i've ever been as excited and optimistic about the potential for the U.S. to actually do the right things, as i am with this incoming ad... more »
    Chocolate Sex Bunny: Am I being a weak girly ol' feminist for getting a little teary watching this clip? more »
    Tart of Darkness: It's interesting to consider that we have had Condi Rice in the State Department who doesn't even acknowledge that her upbringing was any different fr... more »
    Miss Smith Drank Your Vodka: Hilary - I wanted you as my Prez. I am glad at this stage of events, however, to see what you can do in your new position. Rock on! more »
    morninggloria: Why can't we cut all of this confirmation hearing crap and choose cabinet members by their freestyle rapping and pop locking abilities? more »
    scullymurphy: KICK ASS! I love microfinance. Chelsea also looks totally choked up - like she's so freaking proud of her mom right now. more »
    NefariousNewt: IS THERE ANYONE OUT THERE WHO DOES NOT BELIEVE THIS WOMAN WILL MAKE A KICK-ASS SECRETARY OF STATE?!?!? Because if there is, time for you to pack your ... more »
    pandorasmittens: That's one classy lassie right there. It's stuff like this that keeps giving me hope that the next four years are going to be MUCH better than the pre... more »
    Hazel: Did y'all catch Kerry's offer to Chelsea to be an "honorary intern" so she could sit in the front and Hillary could see her? I thought that was sweet-... more »
    shorty63136: Go Hil! more »
    eatsshootsleaves: I wonder how Palestinian women feel about this. more »
    Shamrockette: I just got chills down my spine. And 7 FUCKING DAYS!!!!!! more »
  • #livefromthehartbuilding

    Hillary Will Not Let Women, Obama's Mom, Go Unheard

    In the midst of her mostly boring testimony today, Hillary Clinton took a moment to shout out both the importance of female empowerment around the world and Barack Obama's mom, Ann Dunham.