Networked moms are the new soccer moms – and they're not on the sidelines

[Commentary] The landscape has changed since the 'soccer mom' term gained prevalence. With technology at our disposal, we moms are now powerfully networked and politically active. Politicians take note: 'Networked moms' are definitely in the game – and changing it – not watching from the sidelines.

[Kristin Rowe-Finkbeiner is co-founder and CEO of MomsRising, an online and on-the-ground organization of more than a million members working to mobilize grassroots action on the issues facing women, mothers, and families.]