America somehow thinks that leadership relates to governance, and it certainly does. But society is much bigger than governance, and some of the truly great leadership of our society is outside the governance arena.

When I look at Social Security, I consider it the most important social program in the United States, arguably the most successful program in the world.

A government of, by and for the people is obligated to conduct the nation's business in a manner that respects dissent.

The majority of U.S. high school students don't know within 50 years when the Civil War occurred.

Drawing on President Bush's reform plan, which would allow citizens to transfer part of their Social Security contributions into personal accounts, an alteration of the current system is needed to make necessary change.

The arts and humanities are vastly more important in troubled times.

I have a long-term interest in the humanities.