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.

We must renew democracy itself. We have to fight cynicism and inertia and restore faith in the advancement of our country.

The best kind of politics is when you help people become their own best selves.

There are three critical ingredients to democratic renewal and progressive change in America: good public policy, grassroots organizing and electoral politics.

Politics is not left, right or center ... It's about improving people's lives.

If a teacher does not involve himself, his values, his commitments, in the course of discussion, why should the students?

I represent the Democratic wing of the Democratic party.