My struggle for mental health care in a broken system
I recently had to live through the experience of a mental health crisis. And it brought me into contact with one of the most broken social safety nets in the U.S.
Senate hearings on Hagel were a disgrace
After the Senate hearingson President Obama's nomination of former Sen. Chuck Hagel for Secretary of Defense, several important points need to be made.
Women in combat: A deeper look into women’s equality
With the ending of the ban on women in combat, the discussion on women's equality is taking an interesting turn.
A hunter speaks out for gun control
The National Rifle Association and like-minded groups no longer speak for, nor do they represent, the millions of hunters who love hunting.
U.S. policy on Asia could spell disaster
In March 1990, Time Magazine titled an article "Ripples in The American Lake."
Inaugural address was a massive unity rally
What a beautiful image of the first family and the president guiding our nation to a better place.
Hillary Clinton, Benghazi and the real issues
In 2009, House Republicans voted to cut $1.2 billion from State Department operations, including funds for 300 additional diplomatic security positions.
Life with a purpose: tribute to Estelle Katz
It is a great honor to be a part of a celebration commemorating the remarkable life of my dear friend and comrade, Estelle Katz.
Obama speech heralds new era
The preident laid out confidently - at times defiantly - a list of policy choices anathema to Republicans who tried to block every piece of progressive legislation during his first term.
Philadelphia story: Terrible math of gun violence
Since coming to Philadelphia in 1973, I personally have known at least six parents/grandparents who have lost a total of seven children and grandchildren to gun violence.
