Bill Moyers and Michael Winship, 05/24/12

If we really want to honor the Americans in uniform who gave their lives fighting for their country, we'll redouble our efforts to make sure we're worthy of their sacrifice; we'll renew our commitment to the rule of law, for the rule of law is essential to any civilization worth dying for.

Josh A. Goodman, 05/26/12

Senior at Whitman College

Ravi's Twitter posts, webcam spying, and homophobic attitude were stigmatizing, and it is possible that these pushed Clementi to a tipping point. But Clementi's suicide did not happen in a bubble with only him and Ravi; it took place in a society in which homophobia is still rampant.

Dennis A. Henigan, 05/25/12

Vice President, Brady Campaign; Author, 'Lethal Logic'

The letter signed by 23 state Attorneys General in support of the National Rifle Association's bill to nationalize concealed carry of handguns suggests that, for those public officials, pandering to the gun lobby is far more important than doing the job they were sworn to perform.

Marian Wright Edelman, 05/25/12

President, Children's Defense Fund

The silent Father's Day March will be a chance for people of all backgrounds to walk silently down New York's Fifth Avenue together to convey to New York City leaders that it is time to stop treating hundreds of thousands of our young people of color like criminals when they have done nothing wrong.

Eric Sapp, 05/25/12

Founding Partner, Eleison Group

There are currently no international laws or treaties regulating the international sale of conventional weapons. This July, the nations of the world are gathering to negotiate the first ever Arms Trade Treaty. You'd think there would be universal support.

Catherine S. Neal, 05/25/12

Professor of business ethics and business law, Northern Kentucky University

The world is not a safer place because Dennis Kozlowski is in prison. If he satisfies the criteria for parole, he should be released. The system should work for everyone, including him.

Anthony Papa, 05/25/12

Manager, Media Relations, Drug Policy Alliance

The installation was described as a huge wall of multi-color synthetic hair, which explores themes of vanity, self-image, beauty and beastly mythology, as well as notions of obsession and fetish.

Jimmy Dahroug, 05/24/12

Political speaker

New York will soon become the first state in the nation to require pro bono service with Chief Judge Jonathan Lippman's recent decision to mandate fifty hours of pro bono work as part of admission to the bar.

Ru Freeman, 05/24/12

Author, 'A Disobedient Girl'

It is a mix of journalistic integrity and personal generosity that has served him well and brought Ted Conover much attention for his in-depth reporting about the issues of our times.

Bennett L. Gershman and Joel Cohen, 05/24/12

What exactly should a prosecutor do when religious leaders pressure victims, especially victims of child sexual abuse, from coming forward with complaints?

Russell Simmons, 05/24/12

Founder, GlobalGrind.com

This is a new America. An America that believes that drug addiction is a disease and not a crime. We will no longer subject ourselves to the old ways of destruction. We will fight for a fair justice system that uplifts our people from the drug war devastation of the past 39 years.

Sandip Roy, 05/24/12

Culture editor, Firstpost.com; editor, New America Media

Dharun Ravi finally wept. But it had nothing to do with Tyler Clementi, his former roommate who jumped off the George Washington Bridge.

Michael Jinkins, 05/24/12

President, Louisville Presbyterian Theological Seminary

The spiraling costs of incarceration ironically are eating into the potential funding for the best viable option to solve the problem -- education.

Charles Ferguson, 05/23/12

Director of the Wall Street documentary 'Inside Job'; Author of the forthcoming book, 'Predator Nation'

It is no exaggeration to say that since the 1980s, much of the financial sector has become criminalized, creating an industry culture that tolerates or even encourages systematic fraud.

Eric Berkowitz, 05/23/12

Writer, lawyer, and journalist; author, 'Sex and Punishment'

I would be glad if, after reading my book, people paused before they condemned others for their sexual behavior. Of course, violence and abuse of power are always wrong, but we must realize that we all have inherited attitudes and morals that are, at bottom, arbitrary.

Chava Tombosky, 05/22/12

Writer, singer, filmmaker

As G-d stands watching our reaction, we are forced to create an initiative that I dare say, can take on a new day if we are willing and open. As a first step in destroying the silence, I invite you all to belong to a new community and a new higher consciousness.

Gail A. Hornstein, 05/23/12

Professor of Psychology at Mount Holyoke College

Anders Breivik claims to be part of a broader network called the Knights Templar, but police have not located any other members. If they did, would his actions appear less pathological? Would he then be seen as part of an organization rather than a madman?