In a birthday editorial Thursday, US President Barack Obama described himself as a feminist and urged renewed effort to break down gender stereotypes. The father of two girls, who was raised by a single mother, penned an essay for Glamour magazine, declaring “this is an extraordinary time to be a woman.” I say that not just as President but also as a feminist.” Listing strides made by women, from gaining […]

WASHINGTON — President Barack Obama on Tuesday called for Congress to vote on a variety of gun control proposals that are currently up for debate, and he offered a heartfelt, but not sharply political, endorsement for the proposals. Towards the end of his State of the Union address, as the speech reached a crescendo, the president turned to the topic of gun violence: “What I’ve said tonight matters little if […]