Our aims in political activism are not, and should not be, to create a perfect utopia. What we seek is more simply to improve the quality of human life while at the same time respecting the natural environment which sustains it: 'Not a heaven on earth but a better earth on earth.' This is not at all a timid agenda, far from it. The work ahead of us is enormous!

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.

We must regain our vision and hope and move our country forward on an agenda of peace and justice.

The problem with party politics is that people get involved every two or four years and that is it. In the meantime, the legislature and Minnesota politics are on a separate track.

The future belongs to those who are passionate and work hard.

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

I'm short, I'm Jewish and I'm a liberal