America's demographic shift was obvious to everyone in the 2010 Census - but Republicans stubbornly rejected math, facts, and polls to their electoral peril. While Republicans tailored their platform by and for the pale stale and male, among us, Obama and Democrats are embracing America's diverse mosaic.

If have to undergo preschool safety checks every morning, why does a random thug get to own an assault rifle?

The beauty of our democracy lies in the American value of equality: if you vote, you have a seat at the table. If you speak, you have a chance to persuade others. A billionaire and a minimum wage earner have the same power at the ballot box.

'Man up' is a sexist term that should be retired along with all the other gender-based imperious imperatives.

Americans cherish our liberty and don't want government or corporations to take away our freedoms.

When I was a prosecutor in San Francisco I would get advice on trying cases from public defenders and defense attorneys.

President Obama and Democrats won a mandate to move us forward with jobs, healthcare reform, equality, and nation building here at home.