Daily Polichicks - Monday

Actor Charlie Sheen threatened (and may have even cut) his wife, Brooke Mueller, with a knife during a Christmas argument.  Reprehensible. 

Mueller reportedly has taken her husband back and the couple plans to get counseling.  Can't say we agree with that solution, but to each her own.  Hopefully, Mueller finds the strength to leave if she determines that's best for her and her children.

Domestic violence is not cool.  If you or someone you know suffers from domestic violence, please call the National Domestic Violence Hotline at 1-800-799-SAFE (7233) or 1-800-787-3224 (TTY) for help.

Now here's your Daily Polichicks:

* The U.S. Senate passed a healthcare reform bill on Christmas eve. 

* John "have a baby by me, baby, be a millionaire" Edwards is building houses for impoverished families in El Salvador.

* Do other women think you're beautiful?  If so, they're not trying to vote for you.  Washington Post reporter and author Anne Kornblut speaks on the hurdles a woman will have to jump to be the first woman president. She also examines three themes that commonly emerge when talking about women in politics over here.  Kornblut's book, Notes from the Cracked Ceiling: Sarah Palin, Hillary Clinton and What It Will Take for A Woman to Win, comes out on Tuesday. 

* Oh, and just FYI, here's a timeline of key events in women's political history.  And here's an analysis of women's leadership styles and

* As Ambassador for Save the Children,  Jennifer Garner lobbies on Capitol Hill for children's education.  The actress supports legislation that would provide $1 billion in support for "full service community schools" (schools that, in addition to education, provide services such as dental care and nutrition classes).  Garner is a mother of two and wife of actor Ben Affleck.  She starred in the popular TV series Alias and the movies "Juno" and "13 going on 30."

* F#$%!

Peace out. xo xo