What makes community organizing especially attractive is the faith it places in the ability of the poor to make decisions for themselves.

Politics is not about winning for the sake of winning.

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

There is a major ingredient missing from our perception of how changes are brought about; that ingredient is power.

Above and beyond the question of how to grow the economy there is a legitimate concern about how to grow the quality of our lives.

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're not going to have real security until we invest in our children.