Veronica De La Cruz,
11.06.2009
TV journalist, author and advocate
Being excluded from the health care system because of a preexisting condition robbed my only sibling of his fair chance at life, and it robbed all of us of his gifts, talents and love.
Tom Vander Ark,
11.07.2009
www.EdReformer.com
Weak improvement incentives and strong bureaucracy in education have created a lousy marketplace for products and ideas. I'm betting on social learning platforms as a lever for improvement at scale.
Jamal Dajani,
11.06.2009
Senior Director and Producer of Mosaic News, Link TV
Seven messages and counting on my voice mail from different Bay Area reporters, all wanting to know the Muslim community's reaction about the recent heinous killings of Nidal Malik Hasan.
Wajahat Ali,
11.06.2009
Playwright, Essayist, Blogger, Humorist and Attorney at Law
If Hasan's faith is ultimately proven to be the misguided inspiration for his violence, then the brave and patriotic service of thousands of Muslim American soldiers renders him an isolated and aberrant exception.
Loraine Boyle,
11.06.2009
We decided to replace the usual boring benefit dinner with something in keeping with my husband's spirit, a comedy show. Peter's old friends and colleagues volunteered to perform onstage in Los Angeles.
Keith Thomson,
11.06.2009
Reporter and author
Area 51 is heard in the same breath as Roswell, Amityville and Loch Ness. But now, with the CIA's declassification of aircraft testing there, we can finally know the truth.
G.A. Bradshaw and Edward Tick,
11.06.2009
To stem widespread Post Traumatic Stress Disorder, we are advised by listening to the veterans who served, survived, and suffer from the ravages of the condition. Their visions and lessons are invaluable.
Cristina Page,
11.06.2009
Author of How the Pro-Choice Movement Saved America
Obama's goal seems to be to appeal to a reasonable group that can talk to, rather than past, each other about abortion. If he's going to succeed, he has to confront those who perceive common ground as a threat.
Andy Borowitz,
11.06.2009
BorowitzReport.com
While some on Main Street grumbled that the country was struggling through a so-called "jobless recovery," Wall Street professionals were cracking open the champagne Friday.
Jill Schlesinger,
11.06.2009
Editor-at-Large, CBS MoneyWatch.com
For the first time since 1983, over 1 out of every 10 American is out of work. How's that for starting your Friday with some sobering news?
Kathy Eldon,
11.06.2009
Filmmaker and Founder of Creative Visions Foundation
I recently caught up with Philippe Cousteau Jr., following in the footsteps of his grandfather, famed French explorer Jacques Cousteau, encouraging young people to use their power to change the world around them.
Rep. Jan Schakowsky,
11.06.2009
This week I had an opportunity most Americans would relish, just as I did. I was able to unload on two top executives of Goldman Sachs who descended from on high to my office to 'educate' me on bonuses.
Paul Helmke,
11.06.2009
President, Brady Campaign to Prevent Gun Violence
America has seen an epidemic of horrific gun violence at churches and synagogues, workplaces, health clubs, high schools, universities, police stations and now Army bases.
Will Marshall,
11.06.2009
President and Founder, Progressive Policy Institute
How severe a threat does the Taliban pose to America? Blithely assuming that they would never again play host to America's sworn enemies is not a risk progressives should be prepared to take.
Michael Roth,
11.06.2009
President, Wesleyan University
On Election Day the voters of Maine decreed that two of my friends shouldn't be able to save the date, plan the meals, hire the band, and join with family and friends in affirming their commitment.
Christine Pelosi,
11.06.2009
Campaign Boot Camp author: California DNC Member
In the wake of the massacre there will be a tendency to say one man snapped. The truth is anyone could have snapped -- and we need to de-stigmatize PTSD and mental health before someone else does.