I've never been a passive person. I've always felt that, if you think something should be changed, it's your responsibility to actively pursue that change.

I’m a Congressman, and can do whatever I want

I was on the San Diego school board for 4 years, where I watched children successfully matriculate into elementary schools from Head Start programs from all around our city.

Congress is headed in the wrong direction with this bill which removes any and all incentives from the food industry to improve their products for children.

Three thousand jurisdictions across the U.S. are estimated to have had gang activity in 2001. In 2002, 32% of cities with a population of 25 to 50 thousand reported a gang-related homicide.

Rosa Parks' courage, determination, and tenacity continue to be an inspiration to all those committed to non-violent protest and change nearly half a century later.

With more than 1,300 sites of care, VA operates the largest integrated health care system in the county