Carl Sferrazza Anthony

First Ladies and Presidential Families Historian, Author & Screenwriter

No matter how much we may imagine them now as marbleized icons of history, even presidents and first ladies enjoy searching out the ideal gifts to give loved ones at the holiday season, and sometime delight with an equal degree to receive them.

Jonathan Klein

Co-Founder and CEO, Getty Images, and Board Chair, Friends of the Global Fight

As print media across the world faces a stark economic reality, many have also speculated about the demise of photojournalism. The images that follow show that assumption to be far from the truth.

Barbara Lee

President, Barbara Lee Political Office and Barbara Lee Family Foundation

Forget two turtle doves or five golden rings. This holiday season, women have a lot to celebrate. Here are my 12 standout moments for women in 2012, tied up with a bow.

Sarah Springer

Journalist

Don't let the mean mug fool you; strong black women feel pain too. At least that's what Behind the Mask of the Strong Black Woman by Dr. Tamara Beauboeuf-Lafontant claims.

Rabbi Amy Eilberg

Rabbi, Peacebuilder

I challenge you to step up and make gun control your issue. Make this your signature campaign. Commit to using the tremendous social capital you command to convene the far-ranging coalition that is needed to support your husband and Congressional leaders in doing the needed policy work.

Starre Vartan

Author, 'The Eco Chick Guide to Life,' Problogger, Ecofashionista and Ethical Traveler

Not much more than a year and a half after working with Michelle Obama's anti-obesity campaign Let's Move, Beyonce has recently signed a $50 million deal with Pepsi, which already includes her parading around pantsless pushing a cart of soda cans.

Matt Wilstein

Editor, Gotcha Media Blog

From the best political bits on late night to a few unintentionally hilarious moments from the politicians themselves, 2012 was a great year to laugh at politics in America.

Sammy Hilford

8th grade student in Connecticut

My alarm clock is pounding in my ears at 5:30 in the morning. Not the best thing in the world for a 13-year-old to experience but it's worth it. Today I am headed to Washington, D.C to meet the President of the United States.

Vanity Fair

Vanity Fair

By Julie Miller, Vanity Fair On Wednesday night, the Grammys announced their 2013 nominations. Some people heard the news at a special live Grammy-...

Lauren A. Rothman

Celebrity fashion stylist

If your holiday party is at the White House, that is.

Michele Willens

Journalist, playwright and editor, 'Face It: What Women Really Feel as Their Looks Change'

So what exactly is a role model? Is it someone we relate to, someone we aspire to be, someone we just greatly admire?

Amy Wu

Commentator and Journalism educator

The Obama administration should continue to fuel and fund the "100,000 Strong Initiative," and keep driving the message home of the importance of sampling studying in China to American college kids.

Susan Moeller

Director, International Center for Media and the Public Agenda

Nate Silver is all about crunching numbers. Pinterest allows analysts to "crunch" photos.

Rob Taub

Writer, Comedian & Television Commentator

The Russian Tea Room opened in 1927 (the restaurant closed its doors in 2002 and reopened in 2006) and is currently celebrating its 85th anniversary so recently I decided to pay a visit.

Liz Kozak

Writer, Mom

My 13-month-old will grow up never knowing the wonders of Wonderbread! The holiness of Ho Hos! AND GOOD GOD, NO TWINKIES?!

Domenick Scudera

Professor of theater, Ursinus College

This election was a real win-win. Obama got my vote and won the election, and I will get a gift in return! Because, really, all I care about is instant gratification and myself. And, according to Romney, there are a lot of people just like me who do not really think about others.