The abuse of detainees in U.S. custody has severely undermined our Nation's position in the world.

Justice deferred is justice denied.

We cannot ignore the disparity in resources that continue to plague many of our school systems, especially those serving predominantly inner-city minority and impoverished children.

Millions of Americans have paid into social security and deserve their full benefits. Pure and simple, Republicans are manufacturing a social security crisis that does not exist in order to dismantle social security.

Social Security makes up a much larger share of total retirement income for unmarried women and minorities than it does for married couples, unmarried men and whites.

Social Security is a program that should be strengthened and preserved for future generations.

The United States Postal Service is the world's most efficient postal system.