I have no doubt that the real irritation of those on the religious right is not that their particular creed is not embraced by the schools, but that often their creed is the only one singled out for contempt.

Home is a shelter from storms - all sorts of storms.

Nothing in recent years, on television or anywhere else, has improved on a good story that begins "Once upon a time..."

Responsible persons are mature people who have taken charge of themselves and their conduct, who own their actions and own up to them--who answer for them.

Our common language is English. And our common task is to ensure that our non-English-speaking children learn this common language.

I think we need to find out why the citizens of the world's wealthiest, most envied, most powerful country are so cynical, so distressed, so angry, so ticked of about so many things.

I can only speak about my own commute and can say that it has certainly affected my commute, making it longer and more hectic.