AOL's chief executive blamed cutting employee's benefits on Obamacare and two "distressed babies." Tim Armstrong is under fire for his remarks, which some called "baby-blaming."

A new study says women are no less ambitious than men when it comes to advancing in the corporate world. The study also says women are likely to be willing to sacrifice their personal lives and ask for promotions. PANEL: Del. Eleanor Holmes Norton (D-DC), Red Alert Politics Francesca Chambers, Progressive Commentator Anushay Hossain, IWF President Sabrina Schaeffer

To The Contrary panelist and Editor at Large of RH Reality Check, Erin Matson gives her input on President Barack Obama's State of the Union Address.

Are former Republican presidential candidate Mike Huckabee's comments about women and birth control proof that the GOP has a "war on women"? PANEL: Del. Eleanor Holmes Norton (D-DC), Former Prosecutor and Judge Debra Carnahan, Conservative Commentator Darlene Kennedy

"The Square" director Jehane Noujaim tells To The Contrary about the time she was arrested in Egypt. Her film about Tahrir Square received an Oscar nomination for Best Documentary Feature. The movie opens nationwide January 17th in select theaters and Netflix.

"Female careerism" is to blame for fatherless children, according to Wall Street Journal columnist James Taranto. Did he have a point or was he just being sexist? PANELISTS: Democratic Commentator Megan Beyer, Heritage Foundation’s Genevieve Wood, Progressive Commentator Patricia Sosa, Editor, Red Alert Politics Francesca Chambers

Freelance writer Amanda Hess sparked a great deal of public discussion with her Pacific Standard cover story on internet trolls and the dangers faced by women online. Hess spoke with To The Contrary about her personal experience with threats of rape and murder.

What was the story of the year? Was it paid family leave, like Democratic commentator Megan Beyer says? Or do you agree with Del. Eleanor Norton, who thinks Pope Francis was the biggest story? What about gun control, which was the biggest according to Francesca Chambers, the editor of Red Alert Politics? Or was it women on the front lines, Republican Strategist Rina Shah's top story? Let us know!

Rev. Dennis Wiley is one of the co-pastors at the Covenant Baptist UCC, one of the churches profiled in To The Contrary's "Welcoming Movement" documentary. These Christian churches are open and affirming of LGBT people. Here, he talks about staying true to oneself and accepting others for who they are

How ubiquitous household chemicals could be affecting your health. To The Contrary spoke with Arlene Blum, an expert on environmental science who is leading a crusade against these substances found in most furniture.

During her annual visit to the National Children's Hospital, First Lady Michelle Obama, sitting with family dogs Sunny and Bo, takes questions from an audience full of kids. One question was what she plans to give President Obama for Christmas. Her answer receives a roar of laughter.

First Lady Michelle Obama made her annual visit with young patients and their families at the National Children's Hospital in Washington, DC. She entertained the audience with a reading of Twas' the Night Before Christmas. Afterwards, she made her rounds with Sunny and Bo, the First Family's pet dogs.

A new study shows people are more likely to identify as Republican if they have daughters. Having more daughters than sons and having a daughter first both increase the likelihood of identifying as Republican. Del. Eleanor Holmes Norton (D-DC); Center for Equal Opportunity Chair Linda Chavez; Red Alert Politics Editor Francesca Chambers; Democratic Commentator Megan Beyer

Newly restored ancient frescoes in The Catacomb of Priscilla purported to show female Catholic priests have reignited the debate around the role of women in the Church. PANELISTS: Rep. Donna Edwards, Kim Gandy, Darlene Kennedy, Rina Shah

In 1979 China instituted its first one-child policy to slow population growth. Despite the country still leading the world in population size, the policy has been amended to allow some couples a second child. Contrary to the former law, now only one parent needs to be an only-child to legally have a second child. Panelists: Megan Beyer, Genevieve Wood, Patricia Sosa, Mercedes Viana Schlapp

Gay movie goers are criticizing the film Blue is the Warmest Color for a lack of realism. The film features a 7 minute sex scene between two lesbian lovers played by straight women and directed by straight male.

Pope Francis surveys parishes on issues such as abortion, gay marriage, and contraception. Polls are in preparation for the National Conference of Catholic Bishops scheduled for October 2014.

Neera Tanden, President of the Center for American Progress, separates fact from fiction when it comes to women leaders in business.

Aniela Unguresan founder of Gender Equality Project speaks about EDGE gender certification process for companies seeking to close gender gaps in the workplace. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand speaks at EDGE event in support of the initiative.

Women of color will be an even more important part of the economy in the future. But they face unique problems when it comes to economic security and healthcare.