We need to invest in job training programs, especially those that include child care, transit stipends and paid apprenticeships and internships.

[I wish no one ever asked me ] "Did you sign that petition implicating the Bush Administration in 9/11?" Because I never signed it, and I hate being vilified for a controversial idea I never espoused.

"Big" government? Who wants that? I just want effective government. That means America's government needs to be big in some places, small in others and non-existent in others.

Higher energy costs are unavoidable in all future scenarios.

A green economy begins to replace some of the clunking and chugging of ugly machines with the wise effort of beautiful, skilled people. That means more jobs.

In the fourth quadrant (lower right), working-class people are motivated to take on green-collar jobs and start green businesses.

I am for literally all of the underdogs that I can command and demand better of everyone, including myself.