When the public's right to know is threatened, and when the rights of free speech and free press are at risk, all of the other liberties we hold dear are endangered.

The world changed on September 11, 2001.

It cannot bring back and make whole those who suffered and died by a racist's criminal hand. But it can at least reaffirm our nation's commitment to seek the truth and make equal justice a reality.

Eight more days and I can start telling the truth again

When the public's right to know is threatened, all other public rights are threatened.

We learned that economic growth and environmental protection can and should go hand in hand.

Pell Grants are, and have been, critically important tools in making higher education a possibility for lower- and middle-income students.