Barack Obama: “The men and women who gave their lives in Afghanistan did their duty with courage, honor and excellence.”

In forming our union, the founders fell terribly short of the Declaration's promise, leaving slavery intact, allowing states to restrict the franchise to white men who owned property.

America is currently experiencing anger and vision but we are looking for fairness and common sense and mutual respect."

At least one of our major parties has been captured by politics that is not that subtle about suggesting that ‘We the people’ means a certain kind of people.

it was nevertheless important that we all play a part in assuring that our elected officials are accountable.