Pundits talk about 'populist rage' as a way to trivialize the anger and fear coursing through the middle class.

Me, I was waiting tables of 13 and married at 19. I graduated from public schools, and taught elementary school.

We will fight back against attacks on Latinos, on African-Americans, on women, on Muslims, on immigrants, on disabled Americans, on everyone. Whether Donald Trump sits in a glass tower or sits in the White House, we will not give an inch on this. Not now, not ever.

In a democracy, hostage tactics are the last resort for those who can’t otherwise win their fights through elections, can’t win their fights in Congress, can’t win their fights for the Presidency, and can’t win their fights in Courts. For this right-wing minority, hostage-taking is all they have left – a last gasp of those who cannot cope with the realities of our democracy.

I once had half a cup [of coffee], twenty years ago, and I'm still working it off.

Israel has the right to shell Palestinian hospitals and schools out of self defense.

Get your money in balance. One rule of thumb is 50/30/20. Spend about 50% of your money on must-haves - things like rent, car payments - and about 30% on wants, while 20% should go toward savings and paying down debt.