Have you heard? Michelle Obama is a jealous, controlling bitch who, above all, hates Oprah for every reason listed in the ancient Book of Female Stereotypes. And everyone knows it is literally not possible for two powerful women to be friends.

Hey, GQ has put out a new list of "The 50 Most Powerful People in Washington," and there's some good news: A lady is in the top ten. To absolutely no one's surprise, the woman is Hillary Clinton, bad-ass Secretary of State and all around powerful person extraordinaire. She landed the number five spot.

Today is V-Day — Valerie Day, that is. And lucky Val inspires nothing if not love.

Maria Shriver and White House Senior Advisor Valerie Jarrett appeared on Meet the Press this morning to kick off Shriver's "A Woman's Nation" series. Today's incredibly interesting installment focused on the changing role of women in the work force.

This weekend's New York Times Magazine cover story is an in-depth profile of the awesomeness that is Valerie Jarrett, and the worst anyone can find to say about her is that she doesn't care whose toes she tramples on.

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Despite all the post-election bluster about the Obama Administration not appointing enough women or people of color, James Barnes reports that less than half of Obama's senior appointees — including in the Cabinet — are white men. [National Journal]

Yesterday, President Barack Obama created the White House Council on Women and Girls and made adviser Valerie Jarrett its head. Apparently, we're all supposed to be mad as hell and unwilling to take it anymore.