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The 1st Amendment, Hate and Fred Phelps' Westboro Baptist Church

3/3/11 2:00pm by LawyerMama
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Westboro Signs

By now, you probably recognize some of those hateful messages from Fred Phelps and his Westboro Baptist Church. In 2006, Phelps and his followers displayed those lovely signs and more while picketing the funeral of fallen Marine Matthew Snyder. Yesterday, ruling on the lawsuit against Phelps and his church filed in response, the Supreme Court upheld the church's right to protest in an 8-1 decision.  Read more >

Don't Ask Don't Tell Is Dead. I Didn't Think It Would Happen.

12/20/10 5:45pm by LawyerMama
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Members of the SLDN protest Don't Ask, Don't Tell

This weekend I should have bought a lottery ticket. I saw things I never thought I'd see. First, I finally got to see the Christmas tree at Rockefeller Center. Then, my son cleaned his room. Oh and then the Senate voted to repeal Don't Ask Don't Tell. I didn't think it would happen.  Read more >

Heather Has Two Mommies & Two Daddies: Time for the Law to Evolve

11/1/10 12:00pm by LawyerMama
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2 + 2

Extending parental privileges to third parties can be a good thing. Of course, with the privileges of parenthood come the responsibilities, including financial responsibilities. But I think that having more people financially and emotionally responsible for the well being of a child could be a wonderful thing.  Read more >

Welcome to the New Normal: Military Life in 2010

9/27/10 7:18am by LawyerMama
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Military Child

I grew up in the military. My father was a career Air Force officer, so I've never known a life without uniforms, parental absences or jet noise. For me, a jet flying overhead is not a source of fear (think post-9/11 in DC or New York), but one of overwhelming pride. Our country is far from perfect, but it takes a special person to agree to defend it with your life. And it takes a special person to love someone you know can never put family before country.  Read more >

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Full Name
Stephanie Himel-Nelson
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November 2007
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I'm an attorney, a mom, a part time professional photographer and a full time volunteer. I write for lawyermama.com and MOMocrats and I am the Communications Director for Blue Star Families, a non-profit organization dedicated to supporting and empowering military families. ** My comments on BlogHer and in my writing are my personal opinions and do not reflect the positions of Blue Star Families or its leadership.**

I am also completely addicted to pretty, pretty shoes!

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