The American polity is infected with a serious imbalance of power between elites and masses, a power which is the principal threat to our democracy.

Why don't we call on the credit card companies to be accountable? They need to be held accountable for their predatory lending practices.

Politics isn't about big money or power games; it's about the improvement of people's lives.

The first task in teaching is to bring to consciousness what the students already believe by virtue of their personal experiences about themselves and society.

Politics is about the improvement of people's lives. It's about advancing the cause of peace and justice in our country and the world. Politics is about doing well for the people.

It is the belief that extremes and excesses of inequality must be reduced so that each person is free to fully develop his or her full potential. This is why we take precious time out of our lives and give it to politics.

When too many Americans don't vote or participate, some see apathy and despair. I see disappointment and even outrage. And I believe that out of this frustration can come hope and action.