Pizza certainly has its place in school meals, but equating it with broccoli, carrots and celery seriously undermines this nation's efforts to support children's health and their ability to learn because of better school nutrition.

Lady Gaga is one of the most amazingly talented musicians to bring her gifts to humanity in a long time.

Gay marriage won't be more of an issue 25 years from now than interracial marriage is today.

Congress seems to thrive on breaking promises and passing unfunded mandates down to local government. It's really just a matter of priorities.

It's easier to stop bad things than to pass good things.

The foundation of a strong economy and job creation begins with providing every child in America with the best possible education, including students with disabilities.

From the newest arrivals to our Native American brothers and sisters, we are one America.