the Obama Administration issued a report on American women's economic progress; A nonprofit organization created a college scholarship exclusively for white men; women's rights advocates call for equal protection under the U.S. Constitution.

The Obama administration comes out in support of gay marriage. Are majority-female unions and programs benefitng women being unfairly besieged in state and national budget battles? In her new memoir, Carole Simpson, the first African-American woman to anchor a major network newscast, talks about her career and the challenges of racism and sexism in journalism.

White House Senior Advisor Valerie Jarrett talks about President Obama's proposed 2012 budget and how it will benefit women; achieving gender equity on corporate boards

First Lady Michelle Obama gets frank about her family's faith. New research homes in on why so few women pursue careers in math and science. From a young age, girls are bombarded with dolls, pink clothes, and makeup, but what kinds of cultural messages is this implanting in their minds?

A new survey finds single adults have switched gender roles; Barbara Bush publicly supported gay marriage; The first black woman to represent Alabama in Congress.

Anew study shows continuing with an unplanned pregnancy may be more harmful to a woman's mental health than terminating one. More women are connecting online and sharing breast milk. Author Liz Seccuro details her journey from rape victim to survivor to activist in her new memoir.

A new study finds women are not as competitive at work as men; Are the strict Chinese parenting practices a form of child abuse?; Author and media critic Jennifer Pozner discusses reality television's negative impact on women.

In the wake of the Tucson massacre, some in Congress are renewing their efforts to pass gun control legislation. The once declining abortion rate hits a plateau. The former President of Chile talks about her new position as the Executive Director of UN Women.

Supreme Court Justice Scalia says the 14th Amendment does not guarantee equal rights to women; Some state lawmakers want to deny citizenship to children born in the U.S. to illegal immigrants; Rwanda leads in the world for female representation in government.

As Republicans prepare to take control of the House, Nancy Pelosi reflects on her legacy as the first female Speaker of the House.

Rep. Jan Schakowsky (D-IL), member of the President's fiscal commission, discusses her proposal for trimming the federal deficit. The controversial method some medical professionals have adopted to decriminalize drug use.

Sexual assaults are on the rise at military academies; professional women need male mentors and sponsors to get ahead at work; Dr. Maya Angelou, talks about her life, career and cooking.

American students lag behind their global peers. Fewer job opportunities and greater financial stress have led to a decline in marriage among the working class. Lisa Cortes, executive producer of the critically-acclaimed and Oscar-nominated movie 'Precious,' talks about the state of women in Hollywood.

The Federal Trade Commission proposes a plan to protect women's online privacy from advertisers and cyberstalkers; how will transgender athletes impact gender rules in sports?; Author and ex-Muslim, Ayaan Hirsi Ali, discusses her new book and America's growing anti-Islamic sentiment.

The Pope's recent comments on condom use suggest the Church may be moving forward in the modern fight against AIDS. With her new book out this week, the self-proclaimed Mama Grizzly is criticizing everyone from the First Lady to Katie Couric. A look at the difference between working mothers with careers versus women who are working simply for financial reasons.

Do the new TSA full-body scans invade passengers' personal privacy?; Children of illegal immigrants could become citizens by attending college or joining the military if the controversial immigration reform legislation is approved by Congress; SBA Administrator Karen Mills discusses her agency's efforts to help female entrepreneurs thrive.

This week the Supreme Court heard a case on citizenship challenging the current federal law regarding unmarried, foreign-born mothers versus fathers. With new federal and state laws regulating food, is the government trying to control what we eat? Margaret Cho talks about her childhood, career, and being a role model for women and women of color in her field.

Although fewer women will be serving, conservative and minority women made significant gains this election; looking back on the job of the first female House Speaker; the challenges and joys of military spouses.

Is 2010 the year female candidates finally stand up to sexism? Democratic House candidate Krystal Ball says yes. Due to recent revelations about Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas, some say Thomas and his wife owe Anita Hill an apology. Feminist activist Gloria Feldt says women are to blame for their own lack of power.

The White House released a report detailing its policies designed to help women; Do female politicians have to be mean to win?; The Women's Bureau is the only federal agency exclusively serving and promoting the interests of working women.