Michelle Obama covers Better Homes and Gardens Magazine

First Lady Michelle Obama will cover the August edition of Better Homes and Gardens Magazine. The accompanying article will spotlight her initiative, Let's Move, and the success around her other project, the White House garden. Mrs. Obama is the first public figure to cover the magazine in 48 years. The issue is available nationwide on July 19.

Will she run? Sarah Palin covers Newsweek Magazine

In an interview out this week in Newsweek, former vice presidential candidate Sarah Palin declares she could win president in 2012..... if she decides to run.

“The people of America are desperate for positive change, and deserving of positive change, to get us off of this wrong track. I’m not so egotistical as to believe that it has to be me, or it can only be me, to turn things around. But I do believe that I can win.” - Sarah Palin

What do you guys think? Will she run?

Whats wrong with this picture? No women!

President Barack Obama talks with members of his staff in the Oval Office following a meeting with the Congressional Leadership, July 7, 2011. Pictured with the President, from left, are: Chief of Staff Bill Daley; Rob Nabors, Assistant to the President for Legislative Affairs; Bruce Reed, Chief of Staff to the Vice President; National Economic Council Director Gene Sperling; Jason Furman, Principal Deputy Director of the National Economic Council; Office of Management and Budget Director Jack Lew; Senior Advisor David Plouffe; and Treasury Secretary Timothy Geithner. (Official White House Photo by Pete Souza)

Hmmm, pictures like this always work my nerves. Come on, President Obama, I know there are a couple of women that know a thing or two about the economy......

"Where there is women, there is magic." - Ntozake Shange

Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand starts "Off the Sidelines" to encourage women to run for office

Political Girl favorite, Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, has started a new organization, "Off the Sidelines" to encourage more women to run for office. 

In an article in the New York Times, Sen. Gillibrand explains why its important that more women get involved in politics and how it can change the tone of politics in this country.

"When women's voices are heard, the outcomes are better." - Kirsten Gillibrand

We are so excited that Sen. Gillibrand is speaking out about the importance for women to run for office. Hopefully more women will be inspired and make a difference in their communities and our country. 

We need more To learn more about Off the Sidelines and how to get more involved in politics, visit OfftheSidelines.org. 

Take Me to the Ballpark: Michelle Obama attends Washington Nationals baseball game

Hillary Clinton visits Madrid

AP

Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton is visiting Madrid over the weekend. She was spotted at a press conference with with Spain's Foreign Minister Trinidad Jimenez. Later during the trip, she will also meet Spain's King Juan Carlos and Prime Minister Jose Luis Rodriguez Zapatero.