True patriots are not silent. They speak out.

When I wrote the first "The Indictment of America" blog, I felt that the call for greater compassion for our planet, the animals and our poor, in addition to open dialogue around the world, equaled a call to humanity for peace,...

Sometimes I'm amazed that we are still breathing. With horrible abuses of animals, the planet and human kind, it's amazing that we are still here. But now I'm really afraid that our beloved country, America, is standing on its last wobbly legs. I'm worried that the karmic effects of our...

On Friday, on Global Grind, I read an article about the President of Iran's denial of the Holocaust. This isn't the first time that Mahmoud Ahmadinejad has denied the Holocaust and I am sure it won't be the last. However, more disheartening to me were the comments that...

Human trafficking, otherwise known as child labor, migrant smuggling, sex worker trafficking, debt bondage, or good old fashioned slavery, adds up to one inescapable reality. An estimated 27 million human beings worldwide today are living lives of exploitation and humanity stripped bare beyond the bone of basic human rights. This...

Governor Paterson is DEFINITELY AN ACCIDENT! Like a ten car pile up on the FDR! Or an eighteen-wheeler hitting a Prius on the 405! You may want to call him an accident, but he is not the guilty party! He's an accident because his principles, ideals and vision are the...

There has been much love and appreciation given to the service to America from the Kennedy family. I would venture to say that they are known as the most liked, iconic, social and premier political family in the history of this country. They were a huge sense of pride and...

When I was young I did some foul shit. I never tortured an animal or molested a child, but I did a lot of illegal stuff. And while I was doing it all, I can honestly say was I was unconsciousness and didn't see anything wrong. My awakening came later....

It is a simple fact that all human beings have the same aspirations, wants, needs and desires. I believe that when leading men of faith get in a room to discuss tolerance and respect, it's easy to make great progress. The hard part is getting them in the room.

By Russell Simmons and Maya Enista

The vast majority of Americans, including many policymakers at the highest levels of government, are still unaware of one of the most pressing economic issues facing our country. Many may think that everything newsworthy has been covered amidst the media firestorm...

Dear My Friend, Mayor Bloomberg,

In the summertime, as a child, I used to play in the streets of Hollis, Queens.  As we played, there were always kids hanging out on the corner.  Most of those kids that stood on that street corner of Hollis and 205th either died or...

Two weeks ago, the president of the United States of America made a statement to the Muslim world in Cairo, Egypt on behalf of many of us. Last week, he sat down for an interview for a Pakistani television station, the first time a U.S. president has done a one-on-one...

Today, we celebrate Juneteenth, a day commemorating the announcement of the abolition of slavery on June 19, 1865. Yesterday, after 144 years, the United States Senate apologized for slavery. With a unanimous vote, America has begun her healing process. For our country will never be able to heal itself...

On twitter, my new favorite hangout, Fridays are called "follow Friday" where users give suggestions of friends to follow. This past Friday I am thrilled to say people were following their hearts! In my heart today is Tila Tequilla (follow her at @officialTila) - who has contributed greatly to what...

Co-authored by Rabbi Marc Schneier

Yesterday's fatal shooting of a security guard at the United States Holocaust Memorial Museum in Washington, D.C. was an American tragedy. A tragedy that hurts every bone in the body of this country. Although we have lived through many tragedies before, each one hurts like...

I was brought to tears by the president's simple, but truthful approach to building a bridge with the Muslim world. This is the real way to fight terrorism, through open and honest dialogue, where we promote love and destroy hate. We are now witnessing the front line of the battle....

It is remarkable that it took only one day for our beautiful country to show its greatest potential and its greatest challenge. And that day was Tuesday. In the morning, I was inspired by the President's nomination of Justice Sonia Sotomayor for a seat on the Supreme Court. Yet, in...

Dear Governor Paterson,

I write this letter to you, my friend, to publicly announce my gratitude for your courage and leadership on issues that will ultimately make this state, nation and the world a better place. I have known you for a very long time and have always admired your...

Today, I had the absolute pleasure to join David Lynch, Paul McCartney, Ringo Starr, Donovan, Mike Love and many others in joining in the visionary work of the David Lynch Foundation who are hard at work chasing the dream of bringing meditation to a million students worldwide.

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There was a lot of movement in Albany last week and yesterday about the Rockefeller Drug Laws. The ACLU of NY released a major report, strongly stating that the laws have been disastrous for New York State, as they have not improved public safety or stopped people from using...

Co-authored by Gabriel Sayegh

After nearly four decades, it looks like the Rockefeller Drug Laws may finally be on their way out. The New York State Assembly recently passed legislation -- A.6085 -- to significantly reform the failed laws. Now it is up to all of us...