Jamie Lee Curtis, 10/11/11

Actress, children's book author

I would not have thought that the gentle pleasures of being a wife and the mother -- playing a word game with friends and creating a beautiful home -- would be today's pastime for many, many women.

Adam Winkler, 10/12/11

Professor of Law, UCLA

The Republicans in Congress have set their sights on Holder in what is likely to turn out to be the first major scandal of the Obama administration.

Judy Shepard, 10/12/11

Co-Founder, Matthew Shepard Foundation

October cannot go by anymore, and never will again, without us wondering what might have been if hatred of gay, and lesbian, and bisexual, and transgendered people, and all those whom others simply think might be, had been rooted out long ago.

Joy Behar, 10/12/11

Host, HLN’s 'The Joy Behar Show'

In defending Hank Williams' right to speak his mind, I must also defend ESPN's right to part company with him. ESPN is a business and businesses have the right to fire employees.

Derek Shearer, 10/12/11

Professor of Diplomacy at Occidental College and former US ambassador

Economic inequality in the US is outrageous, and Wall Street interests do heavily influence both political parties -- but being right about the situation does not mean that it will change. Your movement needs content -- and it needs dialogue. Here are a few modest suggestions.

Alma and Colin Powell, 10/12/11

Chairman and Founding Chair, America's Promise Alliance

The volume of conversation about education has increased over the last few years, but what's often lost are the very real stories of the young people whose lives are impacted and the people and programs that are beating the odds.

Scarlett Johansson, 10/12/11

Actress

Here in Katiko, people are receiving approximately $25 USD a month in aid, which they spend on school fees, household items and food.

Bruce Ackerman and Anne Alstott, 10/12/11

With Beltway Democrats flirting with millionaire taxes, Occupy Wall Street is raising a more existential issue: the economic crisis is crushing the hopes of the younger generation.

Heidi Grant Halvorson, Ph.D., 10/12/11

Motivational psychologist and author, 'Succeed: How We Can Reach Our Goals'

If no one points out to "Jim" in the office that his remarks about women are offensive, it's not likely he's going to figure it out on his own.

Rabbi Shmuley Boteach, 10/12/11

Rabbi and writer

The impermanence of property is the universal lesson behind the Jewish observance of Sukkot, which begins tonight. We largely move out of our homes into temporary homes and shelter called 'sukkas.' The message: never rely on money or property but on G-d alone for permanence.

Arianna Huffington, 10/10/11

I'm in Paris this week to announce the upcoming launch of Le Huffington Post, in partnership with Le Monde and French media powerhouse Les Nouvelles Editions Indépendantes (LNEI).

Paul Brandeis Raushenbush, 10/12/11

Senior Religion Editor for the Huffington Post

Occupy Wall Street has turned the spotlight in the general vicinity of Wall Street, but unfortunately it has yet to force Wall Street to articulate its own reason for existence.

Waymon Hudson, 10/12/11

LGBT rights activist

As a young gay man, I looked at the pictures of Matthew Shepard's face and could see my own. His life and death inspired me, as I'm sure it did many others, to become involved in the fight against hate, bigotry and inequality.

Brenda Peterson, 10/12/11

Author, 'I Want to Be Left Behind'

Every morning when I awoke with a lower back ache, I still denied the truth: This mattress, like my relationship, no longer supported me. So why stay in a bed that sagged under my spine like sorrow?

Dr. Josef Olmert, 10/12/11

Adjunct Professor, American University’s School of International Service

Egypt's involvement in the Gilad Shalit deal shows that even in the new, post-Mubarak era, the rulers of Egypt do not abandon their moderate role in Middle East politics.

Marc E. Agronin, 10/12/11

Psychiatrist, Affiliate Associate Professor of Psychiatry and Neurology, Author

Turning 40, it seems, doesn't have the cachet of near 90. Suddenly, not only is Betty White cool, but actually being old is cool.

Reza Marashi and Trita Parsi, 10/12/11

If the assassination allegations are true, this deplorable act should be strongly condemned. To that end, the Beltway is already buzzing with calls for a "robust response" that will "send a strong message to Iran." But how?

Linda Bergthold, 10/12/11

Health policy consultant

Most of us breathe a sigh of relief when we reach Medicare age because we think we will have coverage until we die. And we will. But we may not get all the options we want.

Kristie Ko, 10/12/11

17-year-old student and writer

In preparation for high school, I visualized the cliques, wondered about my popularity, and, ultimately, braced myself for the cruelty that is known in popular culture as The High School Experience.

Robert Creamer, 10/12/11

Political organizer, strategist and author

None of them have to do with physical violence -- they have to do with politics. They're not really worried about ending up like Marie Antoinette. But they are very worried that their electoral heads may roll.

Manuel Villacorta, 10/12/11

Registered Dietitian, Speaker, and Founder of Eating Free

The problem with trendy foods is that they confuse people about what's healthy and what's not -- sometimes they confuse us so badly that we make very irrational choices.

Amb. Marc Ginsberg, 10/11/11

Former U.S. Ambassador to Morocco

Whether Tuesday's salacious indictment leads to Iranian officials and Hezbollah as the federal indictment alleges remains to be seen. Given Iran's well-known and well-feared record of penetration in Latin America, there is plenty of smoke to hide the real fire.

Maurice Chammah, 10/12/11

Fulbright Fellow in Cairo, Writer

What happened on Sunday in Egypt? Over the coming days, international media will clean up its coverage and separate fact from fiction, while the viewers feel like they're getting the real story.

Rep. Mike Honda, 10/12/11

U.S. Representative for California's 15th District

We might not be able to match the incentives offered by our trading partners dollar-for-dollar, but we can make the choice competitive enough that we can leverage the inherent advantages that our country still offers.