Unless the law changes at a federal level, it won't make a difference when it comes to immigration for gay couples a friend cautioned. The president was careful to say this just what he feels "personally." "But it still feels good," my friend said.
Like Obama, my children magnify and inform and give meaning to everything I do. And if I had the power to transform the debate on same sex marriage in this country, I'm pretty sure I would be thinking of my sons as I did so
The woman who was once viewed as a liability on the campaign trail in 2008 is now viewed as a greater asset than her husband as he seeks re-election in 2012. Could she one day see herself following Hillary Clinton's footsteps down the path of first lady turned presidential candidate?
A recent study found that men in traditional marriages with stay-at-home wives had negative attitudes about working women
The world is hearing and watching Black History Month because of the Obama family. We are proud of them. Grateful to them. And celebrate them and all who went before and who will come after.
The story of the Obamas learning to be politicians is also the story of them learning to be parents. So, how are they doing?
The questions arise -- is Michelle Obama doing what she really wants? Is she OK with her current public image and public activities? Or has this image been foisted on her by her husband's political advisers?
Just as Globish, a simplified version of English, has spread around the globe, so would a simplified form of Chinese. Here's a guess at what might change should "Globese" become the world's next lingua franca.
Mind your manners." "Eat your carrots." "Practice your Mandarin." The first two phrases are often uttered by the average American parents. The last one is heard in far fewer homes.
We're lucky to have such an intelligent, levelheaded, thoughtful, compassionate, family-focused, worldview, cool, basketball-loving man in the White House right now.
The media are salivating over what some call an inappropriate trip that sends a "let them eat cake" message to the American people. I have two words -- lay off.
Someone may have spiked the Kool-Aid at Fox News. Glenn Beck, the bombastic belcher of dubious political punditry, publicly exposed himself on his rad...
I had to laugh while I watched Michelle Obama on the Today Show yesterday. She was describing a game that her family plays called "Thorns and Roses."...
In the eating disorders world, putting any child on a diet is not only unacceptable but appalling.
Oh snap! McConnel's daughter was in the army. Can't say that about Sasha or Malia, can you Barack Obama! Boooyakashah!
While watching Obama give himself such a stellar grade, I was reminded of a statement he made last month about education. His daughter, Sasha brought home a B.