For me the definition of a patriot is someone who is willing to constantly question the government; that’s what separates us from other countries.

Peace is not just a colored ribbon. It's more than a wristband or a t-shirt. It's not just a donation or a 5 K race. It's not just a folk song, or a white dove. And peace is certainly more than a celebrity endorsement. Peace is a fulltime job. It's protecting civilians, overseeing elections, and disarming ex-combatants. The UN has over 100,000 Peacekeepers on the ground, in places others can't or won't go, doing things others can't or won't do. Peace, like war, must be waged.

The owner of a local cannabis café told reporters George Clooney was no stranger there.

I don't know if winning at any cost is wrong or not. There are times I've thought that the end justified the means.

Im like my mother, I stereotype. Its faster.

As time goes on and you become more comfortable in your career path, and things are starting to make sense, and it's not just about work, you find that you're able to focus on other things and other people.

Shutting down the government is not how you make government work.