Many original occupiers believe the political system has become so corrupt that even participating in it, engaging with it, corrupts the movement. I understand what they are saying. But often, change does come more quickly from the inside rather than the outside. My advice: try both. But don't try violence.

We need, first of all, for there to be accountability, for there to be somebody who is responsible for enforcing standards and holding people's feet to the fire.

There is a gentleness in Michigan that you just can't replicate.

We honor the dead best by treating the living well.

Bill Ford, Jr., is somebody who wants to move this industry, to lead the nation in making us independent of foreign oil, of making the green vehicle.

I certainly never thought I would run for office myself. If someone had suggested it, I would have laughed out loud.

Thank you for the opportunity for the Democratic Party and progressives to reclaim the votes of the sane citizens of these United States.