“Voting whether or not to remove a sitting President has been a truly difficult decision, and after listening to the arguments presented by both sides, I have reached my conclusion reluctantly. For the reasons above I must vote yes on the articles of impeachment. I take no pleasure in these votes, and am saddened this is the legacy we leave our children and grandchildren. I have always wanted this President, and every President to succeed, but I deeply love our country and must do what I think is best for the nation.”
February 5, 2020
- Published in Democracy, Presidency
This man in the Oval Office is a soulless coward who thinks that he can only become large by belittling others. This has of course been a common practice of his, but to do it in this manner—and to lie about how previous Presidents responded to the deaths of soldiers—is as low as it gets.
Dec 07, 2017
- Published in Democracy, Presidency
The story we’ve begun to write is the story of an American awakening – the story of a national trauma that is causing us to slowly shake off our cynicism and recognize that democracy is showing up, not just on Election Day but on all the days in between.
Dec 07, 2017
- Published in Democracy
"Our government continues to be in unbelievable turmoil."
Feb 15, 2017
- Published in Democracy
Instead of listening to the siren song of false prophets, we must relearn to work together with respect for opposing points of views in a search for the common ground and a recommitment to shared values that will help us together reaffirm our common humanity.
Jan 12, 2017
This is serious business. If they're able to harm the electoral process, they may destroy democracy, which is based on free and fair elections.
Dec 18, 2016
- Published in Defense & Homeland Security, Democracy, Elections & Campaigning, Foreign Leaders
Do not despair. Do not be overwhelmed. Do not throw up our hands when it is time to roll up our sleeves and fight for who we are.
Nov 09, 2016
- Published in Democracy
The running thread through my career, has been this notion that when ordinary people get engaged, pay attention, learn about the forces that affect their lives and are able to join up with others, good stuff happens.
Nov 20, 2016
- Published in Democracy
You will be our President when you read this note. I wish you well. I wish your family well. Your success is now our country’s success. I am rooting hard for you.
Oct 21, 2016
- Published in Civility, Democracy, Elections & Campaigning