So the effect of this Republican provision to allow doctors to be gagged from even discussing abortion with their patients is outrageous.

The Republicans want to take us forward to the dark ages again ... when women were property that you could easily control, even trade if you wanted to. It's appalling we are having this debate in the 21st century.

Municipal networks expand economic opportunities. We've got to open new doors, not slam them shut.

Flip-flopping is kind of an easy thing to identify. During a recent convention, we heard an irate Senator make an angry speech declaring that it is not what you say but, rather, what you do that counts. You flip-flop when you make promises and fail to fulfill them.

I'm convinced that our duty to provide advice and consent for justices of the Supreme Court is our most important constitutional responsibility.

People at .08 are too impaired to drive. Studies show that at .08, the ability to perform critical driving functions is decreased by as much as 60 percent.

One thing I have learned in my time in politics is that if one of the parties is shameless, the other party cannot afford to be spineless.