“Be What You Is”
In politics and life, be who you are, act what you preach, don’t be a hypocrite.

Campaign Finance Laws Are Ineffectual
Money will find its way into politics no matter what the finance laws say. It’s time to fully disclose all contributions and to organize around issues to impact policy.

It’s Same Old Story in Politics
The vicious negative politics of today follows a long-standing tradition in American politics that began with our founding fathers.

Slogans Frame Political Debate
Words and slogans have a huge impact on the national debate about critical issues.

Initiatives Crowd the Colorado Ballot
Coloradans love the initiative process, but the results make governing nearly impossible.

What Democracy Needs
Political invective is traditional in American politics, but should not take the place of reasoned discussion and compromise.

No Time to Be Vindictive
Democrats would be foolish to pursue impeachment of President Bush. Instead, they should show they are leaders on the important issues.

Above All, Integrity
The best words a politician can hear are, “You can trust him.”

U.S. Must Live Up to Its Ideals
Illegal eavesdropping on American citizens undermines our reputation for democratic ideals around the world.

Holidays Should Be About Family
The holiday season should be about family celebrations, based on your own beliefs and traditions, rather than specific holiday greetings.

Setback for Minorities
President Bush could have appointed a woman or Hispanic to the U.S. Supreme Court, but instead chose another white man to replace the Court’s first woman justice.

In Politics, Integrity Is All
Integrity is the most important quality for politicians, but too often gets lost in the scramble for money and power.

The Science of Evolution
Science, not religious beliefs, should be taught in our public schools.

Don’t Forget Judith Miller
Congress needs to legally preserve reporters’ ability to protect their sources so that Americans have access to full information.

King George at Recess
President Bush’s use of recess appointments to circumvent the Senate confirmation process undermines the intent of the Constitution and a key component of our democracy.

Jury System Still Best in the World
Three recent and high profile jury decisions reinforced my belief in our constitutional right to a trial by a jury of our peers.

Boot DeLay, Replace Him with Hefley
U.S. House Majority Leader DeLay has demonstrated his contempt for ethics while Colorado Congressman Hefley has stood up to DeLay for his corrupt behavior. Hefley would be a better Majority Leader.

Debate Over Live, Death
Terry Schiavo’s sad story shows us that government should stay out of our most intimate decisions and that only those who love us most should make decisions about our life or death.

Not So Free Speech
Free speech violations suggest we should post the Bill of Rights in public places—that’s a message for all Americans.

A Day for All People
Thanksgiving is a day to discard cultural, religious, ethnic or other divisions and remember that this is the one day for all Americans to celebrate our freedom.

Colorado Lawmakers Sent Clear Message
Colorado voters sent a clear message to politicians to solve real problems rather than pushing narrow ideological agendas.

Homeless. Hungry. Vet.
The President needs to increase services to veterans rather than cutting them or we will face another generation of homeless veterans on America’s street corners.

Tone of Politics Gets Ugly
Our country needs to move from vitriolic political behavior to a reasoned, civilized debate.

It’s Simple: Respect Our Fellow Man
What our political leaders say and do about human rights affects how we behave and how we are viewed around the world.

Film Stirs Needed Debate
Fahrenheit 9/11 challenges us to question what the Bush Administration says and does.

Religion and Politics
Neither religious nor political organizations should dictate political activity or free speech of the other.

America's Stake in Europe
We must support the new members of the EU as they struggle to sustain their fledgling democracies.

Far Right's Grip May Be Weakening
Colorado Republican legislators are rejecting some of the more extreme positions of their party's leadership.

Utah Fetus Murder Case Alarming
Government should not be able to prosecute a woman for making a medical decision that may harm her fetus.

Did the U.S. Oust Haiti’s Aristede?
If the U.S. is going to promote democracy worldwide, it must show the world it doesn’t oust democratically elected heads of state.

The Ability to Reel Them In
What the Democratic candidate needs to do to win in November.

Horowitz Again Spewing His Poison
David Horowitz is trying to create college snitches to collect information on “leftist” professors and organizations.

Congress Must Fix Military Justice System
The military must overhaul its justice system to punish those who attack military women.
November 23, 2003

Politicians, too, Must Be Held Accountable
Popular politician, Congressman Bill Janklow, must be held accountable for his murderous driving record.

Mind Police Are at It Again
The Academic Bill of Rights has nothing to do with academic freedom and everything to do with forcing right wing dogma down students’ throats.

Recall Election Not to Be Taken Lightly
Recalling an elected official is an extreme move and should only be undertaken for grievous offenses.

Bush Needs to Accept Responsibility
President bush needs to accept personal responsibility for misleading Americans about Iraq if he wants to have public support on Iraq.

Time to Find Backbone, Colorado
Colorado’s political leaders are poor money managers, unwilling to make tough decisions.

FCC Ruling a Blow to Democracy
The FCC’s ruling allowing consolidation of media outlets threatens to limit a broad public debate on the critical issues of our democracy.

Speaking Out Is Very American
Dissent is fundamental to our history and is uniquely American.

What the Rest of the World Sees
We cannot afford to treat the rest of the world with arrogance and disrespect. We need them to help disarm Iraq and protect the peace.

Sex-ed Scare Tactics
Anti-choice groups that can’t win at the ballot box or in the courts are not bullying school boards in order to achieve their ends.

American Values Our Greatest Export
The resurgence of activity around the World Trade Center site reminds us that our best export is our values, not our military might.

What's a Poor Politician to Do?
Voters want effective leadership, not partisan politics.

Bush's War a Political Gamble
The war rhetoric against Iraq is a cynical move by President Bush to turn voters' attention from a losing political issue, the bad economy, to a winner, war, just before the midterm elections.

A Nation of Laws and of Compassion
Congressman Tancredo needs to stop political grandstanding on immigration and show leadership in solving the problems underlying illegal immigration.

Preserving Human Rights
The Northern Alliance's murder of hundreds of Taliban prisoners-of-war forces us to ask what we are fighting for.

Ujaama Case Pinpoints Liberty Issues
The Ujaama case is another example of the Bush Administration's flouting of Americans' civil liberties.

Burdening the Future
Many people can never afford personal savings. Social security needs to be there for them.

Fiscal Responsibility Missing
Colorado and the federal government passed fiscally irresponsible tax cuts.

A Grand Old Town
Our nation's capital is a beacon of liberty for people around the world.

A Tarnished Reputation
The U.S. Supreme Court damaged its reputation by taking political, not impartial judicial, action in the 2000 presidential election.

Abandoning Our High Moral Standards
Do not let terrorism erode America's democratic rights and values.

Actions Speak Loudest
You can't just call yourself a democracy; you have to act like one. Russia, take note.

America Is Not a Theocracy
Prayer is inappropriate where children of many beliefs come to learn.

Bush the Puppet
Bush needs to be president for everyone, not just the right wing.

Colorado Restores Balance
Colorado voters chose moderation and balance in 2000.

Defend Against Censorship
Harry Potter is immoral? Oh please! Fighting censorship is worth the effort.

Democracy Really Works
The 2000 presidential election was a remarkable civics lesson in how a democracy should work.

Don't Call Me
Don't send me your junk calls, mail or email. Personal privacy is under attack.

For Those People Who Care
Honor those quiet heroes in your life who really make a difference.

Get Involved in Your Community
Being full participants in American society means giving back to your communities.

Help Stop the Need to Leave
Illegal immigration won't stop until economic conditions in poor countries let people support their families.

Hold FBI Accountable
Our judicial system needs to hold law enforcement accountable for its behavior.

Imposing One's View on Others
On evolution: elect school board members who want to educate kids, not indoctrinate them with their own views.

It Takes a Community to Fight Bullies
The entire community is responsible for teaching respect for one another.

It's Time to Live Our Ideals
We cannot let Sept. 11 undermine America's democratic ideals.

Learning from Tragedy
September 11 has taught us many lessons.

Let Mass. Gov. Swift Do Her Jobs
Gov. Swift is a new mom-and the governor of Massachusetts. Would anyone question the ability of a new father to be governor?

Let Religions Unite, Not Divide
Religion should build a better world, not support violence.

Restoring Faith in a Disputed Presidency
What should the new president do in 2001 to restore faith in a disputed presidency?

The First Amendment
Americans have many opinions, all protected by the First Amendment. We should respect this diversity of ideas.

Women Still Fighting for Rights
Lt. Col. McSally inspires us to stand up for our rights.

You Can't Buy Human Decency
Respect for others, tolerance and human decency come from within ourselves and our society.