Bill McKibben, 2/11/12

Author of a dozen books, including 'The End of Nature' and 'Deep Economy'

We've been to jail, we've marched on Washington; this week it's pixels and keystrokes. This electronic blitz is an effort to show Congress that there's support out there for doing the right thing.

Marian Wright Edelman, 2/10/12

President, Children's Defense Fund

Last year more Americans relied on food stamps to eat than at any time since the program began in 1939 -- 46 million. Yet once again some voices are starting to wonder whether we really need robust anti-hunger programs in America.

Richard (RJ) Eskow, 2/10/12

Consultant, Writer and Senior Fellow, Campaign for America's Future

There are doors in this deal -- doors that lead to a better deal for homeowners and a chance at restoring justice. Progressives need to recognize that these doors exist, and then demand that our elected officials use them.

William Astore, 2/11/12

Writer, Professor, Retired Lt. Colonel, Air Force

As important as Ike's deeds were to our country, in some way his words were (and are) even more important, especially in this time of constant war and bloated budgets for "defense" and our burgeoning trade in deadly weaponry.

Chris Weigant, 2/10/12

Political Writer and Blogger at ChrisWeigant.com

No matter what you think of the administration's decision on birth control, I think we can all agree that it was handled extremely badly from the get-go. This is not the way to roll out a contentious policy, guys and gals.

Matthew Lynch, Ed.D., 2/10/12

Assistant Professor of Education, Widener University

Don't get me wrong, President Obama is my guy, but issuing waivers exempting 10 states from the 2014 reading and math proficiency deadline is a step in the wrong direction.

Dennis M. Kelleher, 2/10/12

President and CEO, Better Markets, Inc.

It's like saying rather than drowning in a lake 50 feet deep, you get to drown in a lake that is only 30 feet deep. And, people are taking victory laps? You don't believe any of that and still think what the politicians said about punishing the banks was true?

Kristian Ramos, 2/10/12

Policy Director, Hispanic Demographics, Immigration NDN

In the absence of any Congressional action on immigration reform, states have stepped into the void.

Jed Kolko, 2/10/12

Chief Economist, Trulia

The robo-signing settlement is the latest -- and potentially the largest -- piece in the U.S. housing policy puzzle. Even though it's partly punishment for banks' wrongdoing, it is also another answer by the government to the question of how it can help the housing market.

Richard Brodsky, 2/10/12

Senior Fellow, Demos

Here's where Rick has the advantage over Mitt.

Jorge Cervantes, 2/10/12

World famous cannabis cultivation expert and author

From the slopes of Vancouver Island in Canada to the vertical grow rooms in The Netherlands to the massive outdoor gardens in the rugged mountains of my beloved Spain, cannabis growing is a worldwide phenomenon that shows no signs of abating.

Kelly Kleiman, 2/10/12

Freelance writer focusing on arts, feminism, travel and social justice

Republican rhetoric suggests that this is the equivalent of requiring churches to distribute RU-486 instead of communion wafers; but that's complete nonsense. Actual religious organizations are exempt.

Robert Greenwald, 2/10/12

Filmmaker, Brave New Foundation

Look closely. One of these "mechanics" is sporting a gold watch, manicured hands, and a brand new shirt. That's because he's not a mechanic, or even an actor. He's Washington lobbyist Rick Berman.

Heather Taylor-Miesle, 2/10/12

Director, NRDC Action Fund

In order to win on clean energy, candidates can't just name check the issue. They have to lead on it. They have to offer a vision for America's clean energy future, and they have to do it before their opponents frame the issue for them.

Jon Davidson, 2/10/12

Legal Director, Lambda Legal

When politicians attack Perry or any judicial decision that doesn't accord with their own views, claiming those decisions are the product of "rogue" judges, they reveal a frightening misunderstanding of the American legal system.

Alex Bonser, 2/10/12

18-year-old high school senior

The future leaders of America must wake up and make their voices heard in American politics before Santorum's conservative rhetoric drowns them out completely.

Faiz Siddiqui, 2/10/12

Political columnist, 'NextGen Journal'

Luke Hall, an ambitious 19-year-old politician from Cincinnati, strives to limit misinformation by changing the way we take in politics in the first place.