Where Will the Jobs Come From?

Robert L. Borosage, 10.20.2009

Co-Director of the Campaign for America’s Future

Wall Street can produce another bubble, but that won't put the 15 million without jobs to work, one third of whom have been out of work for at least six months.

Keep Going, Republicans! You're Doing Great!

Bob Cesca, 10.21.2009

Political Writer, Blogger, and New Media Producer

If recent polling is any indication, people don't want to be associated with the party that elevates the self-satirical wackaloons. Especially when they refuse to be honest about who they are.

Is CNBC Pimping for State Street Bank?

Jerry Brown, 10.21.2009

Attorney General of California

In my book, there's nothing 'quaint' about corporate fraud or ripping off pension funds. So, I'll continue to bring the high-priced rip-off artists like State Street Bank to justice, regardless of CNBC sneers.

Mr. President, Will You Lead Us to Greatness in Space?

Buzz Aldrin, 10.21.2009

Astronaut, Apollo 11 mission; Best-selling author of "Magnificent Desolation"

It is time we sailed the sea of space once more in a bold, expansive space vision. To achieve such a goal we need strong leaders, for to sustain a growing and momentous effort in space requires that we reject a defeatist mentality.

Obama in the Thicket of "Afghaniranistan"

William Bradley, 10.21.2009

California-based Political Analyst NewWestNotes.com

Obama is in a multi-faceted complex of geopolitical crises. He is actively using military force in two of the countries, and has threatened, at the least, tough sanctions in the third.

Mental Illness: The Stigma of Silence

Glenn Close, 10.21.2009

Emmy, Golden Globe and Tony Award winning actress

It is an odd paradox that a society, which can now speak openly and unabashedly about topics that were once unspeakable, still remains largely silent when it comes to mental illness.

Now's the Time for Our Long Range Transportation Plan

Antonio Villaraigosa, 10.21.2009

Mayor of the City of Los Angeles

Tomorrow, the Los Angeles Metropolitan Transportation Authority can and should pass the Long Range Transportation Plan, paving the way for $300 billion in investment over the next 30 years.

Trick or Treat for Climate Change

Amy Goodman, 10.20.2009

Host, executive producer of Democracy Now!, NYT bestselling author, syndicated columnist

Halloween is coming, and children will be dressing up and chanting "trick or treat," their demand for candy backed up by the threat of a prank. Climate-change activists, from pranksters to presidents, are doing the same.

From John Birchers to Birthers

Thomas Frank, 10.21.2009

Author, Wall Street Journal columnist

Conspiracy-mindedness isn't just for fringe political groups anymore; it makes for riveting entertainment. And it is all around us today, a disorder with an entire industry to act as its enabler.

"Sharpen the Saw," Whether You Like It or Not

Greg Coleman, 10.21.2009

President and Chief Revenue Officer, Huffington Post

Over the five months that I took off from work, I learned a lot of very valuable lessons and came out of the experience feeling like the luckiest guy in the world. But it didn't start out that way.

Five Things Obama Should Say in Friday's MIT Climate Change Speech

Jessy Tolkan, 10.21.2009

Executive Director, Energy Action Coalition

This is a critical time for President Obama to weigh in on climate change, as the coming months will have a lasting impact on our policy, security and quality of life going forward.

Rosie and Kelli Split and Remind Us About the Fight For Gay Divorce

Emma Ruby-Sachs, 10.21.2009

Lawyer

Rosie and Kelli are in the midst of what should be a pretty normal problem. But the legal protections for divorce, like for so many other issues, leave LGBT people out.

We're All Fact-Checkers Now

Esther Dyson, 10.21.2009

Angel Investor and Transparency Nut

Spin, propaganda, and censorship persist in journalism, but with one big difference: Almost anyone can now operate as a reporter. How can we ensure that these self-nominated reporters respect the truth?

BastaDobbs Responds to Invite from Lou

Roberto Lovato, 10.21.2009

Co-founder, Presente.org

As we made our case today at CNN's headquarters for Lou Dobbs to be fired, the producers of Dobbs' show emailed me with an invitation to appear on tonight's show. Here's my response.

When to Hunt for Witches

Stephen Baldwin, 10.21.2009

Actor

Why, after his boss, President Obama, has publicly expressed a position to the contrary, would Attorney General Eric Holder continue on a rogue course of "seeking truth"?

Consumed With Guilt

Matthew Modine, 10.21.2009

Actor and Causecast Leader

Can we transform from a society of consumers to a culture of sustainability? I think we can because history has shown that the human spirit is capable of so many things. Like going to the moon. Yes, we can.

The Government Needs to Take the Reins In Job Creation

Sen. Arlen Specter, 10.21.2009

Recent signs of recovery and those who say the recession is over are cold comfort for the millions who are still searching for work or have stopped looking. Their world is bound by paying the bills and raising families.

A Test for Our Nation

Linda Darling-Hammond, 10.21.2009

Charles E. Ducommun Professor of Education, Stanford University

Today, the U.S. is the only industrialized nation whose next generation is on pace to be more poorly educated than the last -- a shocking blow to the American Dream. We need a new strategy.