I think the government has a role in protecting the fundamental rights of its citizens.

What you see on the campaign trail is me. It's easy being me.

During Vietnam, I was in college, enjoying my student deferment. The government wisely felt that, in my case, military service was less important than completing my studies to prepare me for my chosen career: comedian.

Part of the middle class promise is that, after a lifetime of hard work, you'll be able to retire and enjoy the fruits of that labor. Medicare was established to secure that promise.

When you live in New York, one of two things happen - you either become a New Yorker, or you feel more like the place you came from.

Let's not let the government sell us out. Let's fight for net neutrality.

Why don't we focus on what Afghan women can do? They can cook, bear children, and pray. As I recall, that was fine for our grandmothers.