If America wants to retain its position as a global power, its president must listen to the people and show strong leadership at this turning point in human history.

Feeding our energy appetite is top of mind for many people these days.

Some argue we should get coal, oil and gas out of the ground as quickly as possible, build more pipelines and make as much money as we can selling it here and abroad. Their priorities are the economy and meeting short-term energy needs so we can live the lives to which we've become accustomed.

Many instances of persecution and killing have occurred in countries with atrocious human rights records such as Sri Lanka, Guatemala and the Democratic Republic of Congo.

When I was a kid, being outside was the norm. Rain or shine, our parents would tell us to get out of the house.

Any scientist who tells you they know that GMOs are safe and not to worry about it, is either ignorant of the history of science or is deliberately lying. Nobody knows what the long-term effect will be.

Each of us has the ability to act powerfully for change; together we can restore that ancient and sustaining harmony.