I hope that young people will also look to politics as a vehicle to not only have their voices heard, but actually to be the change makers that they want to see. They are disaffected, understandably, but I hope that young people will not only turn out to vote but also run for office.

I am so proud and grateful to be my mom's daughter.

I'm a big health-food freak and a vegetarian devotee.

I am excited to work with NBC News to continue to highlight stories of organizations and individuals who make their communities and our world healthier, more just and more humane.

I love the right words. I think economy and precision of language are important.

He has always provided me a safe place to land and a hard place from which to launch.

I hope to make a positive, productive contribution, as cheesy as that may sound.