Two weeks ago, I came across a thought-provoking article posted on CNN.com by Janelle Davis titled “How ‘ma’am’ went from being a respectful word for some — but polarizing for others.” Davis, a senior ...

Imagine you are addressing someone as “Miss.” About how old is the person? How old is the person you are addressing as “Mister”? “Ma’am”? “Sir”? Did you imagine a young woman for “Miss”? Older woman ...

Over the past year, I’ve often been invited to what feels like a gathering of close female friends. These meetings — absent of husbands and children, sometimes even pets — are hosted by book clubs ...

The widely played video clip of U.S. Sen. Barbara Boxer reprimanding a general for calling her "ma'am" is the gift that keeps on giving for the two Republicans hoping to challenge her next year.