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Womens Issues Womens Issues Issues & Impact Gender Bias Movers & Shakers From Linda Lowen, your Guide to Womens Issues Today Rep. Gabrielle Giffords hands in her resignation from Congress, and at last night's State of the Union address the goodbyes were heartfelt and emotional, especially the hug from President Obama. Her departure tops the news of the past week which includes the New Adventures of Old Newt Gingrich, and the women who shared the limelight -- and the First Lady's box -- during her husband's rousing speech. This week's newsletter is so chock-full there's no room for the Oscar nominations. Look for that next week! Gabrielle Gifford Resigns - Congresswoman, Interrupted It's hard to watch Rep. Gabrielle Giffords' YouTube video announcing her resignation without blinking away the tears. Perhaps if you turned down the audio track and focused on the visuals, [it] might almost pass for a re-election commercial touting the incumbent's accomplishments while in office. But once you hear Giffords' voice, it's clear what's being said and what's left unsaid...Read more Everyday & Extraordinary Women Guests at State of Union The 23 guests who joined Michelle Obama in her viewing box for tonight's State of the Union address included several notable and recognizable faces: Rep. Gabby Gifford's husband Capt. Mark Kelly; Laurene Powell Jobs, widow of Steve Jobs; Dr. Jill Biden; and White House senior adviser Valerie Jarrett. But there were many "everday" folks as well...Read more Despite Wife #2's Story, Newt Gingrich's Past is No Surprise If you're surprised by what Marianne Gingrich (Mrs. Newt Gingrich #2) has to say regarding her previous marriage to the former House Speaker, longtime Washington insider, and now presidential candidate, you shouldn't be... Read more What Marianne Gingrich Said in Her ABC Interview There were no big bombshells in the Marianne Gingrich/ABC News interview beyond the one that had been dropped earlier in the day when she characterized her ex-husband as interested in an "open marriage"... Read more Women's Issues Ads Womens Shoes Womens Clothing Womens Fitness Womens Dresses Womens Clinic Featured Articles Influential Women Community & Connection - Women's Groups Politics & Women Reproductive Rights and Issues Workplace Issues Facing Women Girls, Teens, and Young Women   More from About.com Living with Depression By obtaining the correct medical intervention and learning better coping skills, you can not only live with depression, but live well. More> 9 Symptoms of Depression If you have experienced five or more of these symptoms within the same two week period, this could be indicative of an episode of depression. More> This newsletter is written by: Linda Lowen Womens Issues Guide Email Me | My Blog | My Forum   Sign up for more free newsletters on your favorite topics You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the About Womens Issues newsletter. If you wish to change your email address or unsubscribe, please click here. About respects your privacy: Our Privacy Policy Contact Information: 249 West 17th Street New York, NY, 10011 © 2012 About.com   Must Reads Social Media Safety Tips for Women Decade of Women Who Changed the World What Men Think About Sex & Porn Protect Yourself From Cyberstalking Is 'Having It All' Possible? Advertisement