We love the ability of the people to influence the actions of decision-makers, of lawmakers and presidents to be removed from or elevated to office by the will of voters, and of the community to connect amongst diverse populations through the ballot box.

We all have a large stake in preserving our democracy, but I maintain that those without power in our society, the black, the brown, the poor of all colors, have the largest stake not because we have the most to lose, but because we have worked the hardest, and given the most, for what we have achieved.

As a Korean War veteran, I know firsthand and understand the sacrifices made by our men and women in uniform.

Mississippi gets more than their fair share back in federal money, but who the hell wants to live in Mississippi?

At least 23,000 civilians have also died in the Iraqi killing field and the U.S. is stuck in a quagmire.

My president will boldly throw 1 million into poverty.

Im sick and tired of politicians beating up on the IRS. We have the best and fairest tax-collection system in the world.