Ultimately this issue is on us. We're the ones who make the decisions about what our kids eat.

I grew up on the south side of Chicago in a working class community. There were no miracles in my life, there's nothing miraculous about how I grew up, and I want people to know when they look at me, to be clear that they see what an investment in public education can look like.

Whether you come from a council estate or a country estate, your success will be determined by your own confidence and fortitude.

As women, we must stand up for ourselves. We must stand up for each other. We must stand up for justice for all.

Discriminating against same-sex couples just isn't right.

Whether an illness affects your heart, your leg or your brain, it's still an illness, and there should be no distinction.

Clearly this is a tough economic time, and a lot of families are hurting. So when we talk to parents, we talk about small changes for kids and things that don't cost extra money. Like adding water and eliminating sugary drinks and sodas. That's going to save money right there. Or adding a few more vegetables.