'Power' is an explosive word, particularly when applied to women.

Early childhood education begins early, even before birth.

We're all basically made of the same stuff: generosity and selfishness, goodness and greed.

Common wisdom dictates that the vice president should provide balance to the ticket by representing a different part of the country, another set of experiences, or a basketful of electoral votes.

One is responsible for one's own life. Passivity provides no protection.

Are there really good wars and bad wars? We thought so during World War II, and in retrospect, we were right. But in Vietnam, and Iraq we were wrong.

Statistics do not convey emotion. They shock us for a minute or two, and then we click again.