Remember the Dreamers whose patriotism was praised when the Democratic House passed, and the Senate filibustered - the DREAM Act in 2010? Washington promised a path to citizenship, not just a roadblock to deportation.

Growing up, in church we had the homily; at home it's what I call the 'momily' - the inspirational and instructive mom-isms that every family has.

If we say we believe in equality for all then we must fight for equality for all, not betray our immigrant sisters.

After President Obama's election, efforts at othering Obama quickly became about smearing his non-partisan allies and ambassadors.

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.

For the sake of public discourse, for the demands of the free market, and for the value we place in citizen advocacy, Rush Limbaugh must go.

You can bring your children under age 18 into the voting booth with you. Many families do so as a way to teach civic responsibility.