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First Feminist or faux feminist?

ABC News interviewed First Lady Laura Bush a few days ago. Mrs. Bush touted her advocacy for women and girls worldwide and identified herself as a feminist.

Hmmm.

I'm thrilled to see her claim the label. Love her focus on educating women and girls. Love that she's for reproductive rights. Not so thrilled by her silence in the face of so many of her husband's anti-woman policies and choices. I'm glad to see her claim the feminist label in public; I hope she does it in private with just as much gusto. In the meantime, from me to you, Mrs. B., please consider joining Republicans for Choice. I'm just sure they'd love to have you.