Last week's Susan G. Komen/Planned Parenthood debacle was a high-profile example of how women's health can fall prey to politics. Considering this is an election year, we can expect reproductive rights rhetoric to heat up on both sides. President Obama recently hit a sensitive spot when his administration announced that all employers, including Catholic universities and institutions, will have to Read more

"I think after 20 years, and it will be 20 years, of being on the high wire of American politics and all of the challenges that come with that, it would be probably a good idea to just find out how tired I am," Secretary of State Hillary Clinton told State Department employees yesterday. Hillary has been on the national stage for two decades, as a presidential candidate's wife, first lady, Read more

Today officially marked Gabrielle Giffords last day in Congress. The Arizona Democrat resigned from the House of Representatives to focus on her recovery after she was shot in the head more than a year ago. Republicans and Democrats alike praised Gabby, today. Nancy Pelosi thanked Gabby for bringing "the word dignity to new heights by her courage. On the House floor, colleagues tried to hold back Read more

The first lady beamed in blue tonight during the State of the Union address. The president laid out his accomplishments and plans for the upcoming year to Congressional leaders and other VIPs, setting the stage for his reelection campaign. Michelle will be one of his strongest supporters in the political battle, but tonight she was joined by people most Americans, regardless of politics, can Read more

Another one bites the dust. Today Rick Perry announced that he's dropping out of the Republican presidential race, three days after Jon Huntsman withdrew. These latest campaign casualties join colorful candidate Michele Bachmann, who dropped out of the race earlier this month. So the remaining Republican presidential hopefuls include Mitt Romney, Rick Santorum, Ron Paul, and Newt Gingrich. And Read more

Michelle Obama turns 48 today! While we're sure she had many great moments in her first 45 years, she was not yet first lady then, or in the public eye. So let's look back at some of her best moments since she became first lady three years ago. Happy birthday to Michelle! Read more

Yesterday, the first family marked the Martin Luther King, Jr. holiday with a day of volunteering and a night of celebration. Barack, Michelle, and daughter Malia spent the day at the Browne Education Center, building bookshelves for the library and painting quotes from Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. onto the walls. After a day of giving back, Michelle and Barack got dressed up for the Let Freedom Read more

Well, it's over for Michele Bachmann, as she announced today that she has dropped out of the race for Republican presidential candidate after finishing sixth in the Iowa caucus. It's been a helluva ride for the controversial candidate, and we've been along for the highs, lows, and general craziness. Take a walk down memory lane with us to remember Michele's offbeat political journey. Read more

Tonight in Iowa the 2012 presidential election kicks off officially when Republicans vote in the state's caucus. The campaign has already seen its fair share of scandals — remember Herman Cain? And over the past few months, we got to know more about the personal lives of the potential presidents. On the Democratic side, we already know Barack Obama will be the nominee with Michelle by his side. Read more

Argentina's first elected female leader, President Cristina Fernandez de Kirchner, has announced that she has thyroid cancer. She became president in 2007 immediately succeeding her husband, former president Nestor Kirchner, but she will hand over power to her vice president on Jan. 4 for 20 days so she can undergo surgery. Fernandez, who has been compared to Argentina's icon Evita, is extremely Read more