President Bush Can Step Up to Challenge
Only the President, not Congress, can be a world leader and it’s time President Bush surrounded himself with competent people who can help him step up to that challenge.

Global Problem for Business
Despite the Bush Administration’s attempts to ignore global warming, corporations are already taking action in response to the impact of climate change on their business.

Security Not Just Borders
Walls can be beautiful, but not the proposed wall between Mexico and the U.S., which will not stop illegal immigration, but will take resources from more productive uses.

Death Sentence in S.D.
The draconian anti-choice legislation passed in South Dakota will damage women and may cause a Republican backlash.

Child Protection Has to Take Precedence
Catholic Archbishop Chaput is trying to deflect responsibility for protecting priest child molesters by attacking legislators who want to hold the Church accountable.

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.

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

Misstep, the Hubris Are Double Offenses
Congressman Tancredo’s comments about “nuking” Muslim holy places show he isn’t presidential material.

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.

Give Gay Couples Rights
Rather than focusing on such a non-issue as gay marriage, we should put our energy into dealing with the problems that are real threats to the institution of marriage.

Spy Czar Must Have Clout
President Bush must make sure the new director of intelligence has the political and financial clout to make critical changes in our intelligence organizations and structure.

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.

We Can't Afford More Failures
It's time to face reality in Iraq and take the steps necessary to be successful.

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

Bush Needs to Focus on Primary Job
Rather than trying to make excuses for a bad decision, Bush should focus on doing the job right in Iraq.

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.

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.

Spam Is a Four-letter Word
Spam is invading our privacy and overwhelming our email systems. Let’s go after those who profit from spam.

Winning the Peace Takes Diplomacy
The war with Iraq will ultimately fail if the U.S. doesn’t put as much effort into diplomacy as it is putting into military action.

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.

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.

Where Are Our Water Stewards?
Colorado's political leadership provided no leadership on preparing for draught.

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.

Teach Kids About AIDS
AIDS is hitting our kids hard. New drug treatments have made us complacent about this terrible disease.

A Lot of Work Ahead
Ways to root out terrorists and terrorism.

A Patient's Right to Know
Health care information should always be prompt and complete.

Bush Devastates International Family Planning
President Bush's double-speak touts compassionate conservatism but devastates poor families worldwide.

Bush Ignores Warning Threat
President Bush needs to heed the alarm sounded by his own EPA on global warming.

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

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

Drug Companies and Social Responsibility
If you're going to be global, you're going to have to be socially responsible in the countries where you operate.

Enron: A Failure of Ethics
Enron is a sordid lesson in the failure of business and political ethics.

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.

Just Give All Women Prenatal Care
President Bush's focus on a fetus diminishes women and denies them medical care.

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 Pilots Fly, Not Shoot
Pilots need to fly their planes to safety, not use guns in a cabin crowded with passengers.

Let Values Decide Genetic Testing
Selecting embryos for genetic characteristics poses difficult ethical choices.

Put Common Sense in Gun Legislation
Sensible gun legislation is just common sense.

Revisit Stance on Immigrants
Immigration has given America a strong labor force, rich culture and constant innovation.

Security Plan Starts With Bush
Our intelligence agencies failed us on September 11. The Bush Administration needs to develop a workable security plan.

Surviving T-REX
Political leaders need to develop long-term plans, not just stop gap solutions, for transportation.

The Value of Being Multilingual
Being multilingual gives our kids a competitive advantage.