To be political means to speak out, to risk being called 'catty', or worse. I don't hear men worrying about whether they may be right or not. They enjoy the fight, whether it is with words or fists. Women still tend to shy away from controversy, to be uncomfortable with competition.

Political success is often dependent on the ability to be heard above the din of controversy and debate and to set a course with one's own compass.

Contradictory as it seems, malnutrition is a key contributor to obesity.

A desire to succeed in politics is propelled by these two seemingly contradictory forces, which frequently change places and sometimes coexist: to save others and to save oneself.

A small pay discrepancy between men's and women's salaries for the same job may seem inconsequential. But over the years, salary discrimination adds up to a significantly smaller pension.

We're all basically made of the same stuff: generosity and selfishness, goodness and greed.

We see the world through the lens of all our experiences; that is a fundamental part of the human condition.