President Obama has shelled out more in federal spending than the five presidents that came before him.
Xenophobia is defined as the uncontrollable fear of foreigners. That fear should not dictate the immigration dialogue any longer.
The lack of space and a growing prison population has strained resources and put pressure on all levels of the penal system.
Showy displays of love don't come naturally to everyone. They don't come naturally to me. They also come with a risk: a risk of rejection, being made to feel silly, or making yourself into a spectacle.
In Mumbai, I found, people practiced a showy, demonstrative kind of love, one unafraid of affection or emotion.
'Sesame Street' was built on the idea that a show that could capture a child's attention could also give the child an education. That idea turned out to be wildly successful.
