Cara Santa Maria, 10/24/11

Science Correspondent, The Huffington Post; Editor, Talk Nerdy to Me

Science is humanity's most important tool for describing, interacting with, and understanding the nature of our reality.

Dylan Ratigan, 10/24/11

Host, MSNBC's 'The Dylan Ratigan Show'; Author, soon to be released 'Greedy Bastards'

While we have the illusion of choice in our politics, the only real consistency in policy-making is Washington's commitment to war and oil, and increasingly often, war for oil.

Lisa Belkin, 10/24/11

The Huffington Post’s Senior Columnist on Life/Work/Family.

One of the central joys of parenting can be discovering who your child truly is. And one of the greatest discomforts can be realizing that they really aren't an extension of you.

Barbara Ehrenreich, 10/24/11

New York Times bestselling author

Homelessness is not a side issue unconnected to plutocracy and greed. It's where we're all eventually headed -- the 99%, or at least the 70%, of us -- unless this revolution succeeds.

Lee Woodruff, 10/24/11

Writer

Let's set aside for the moment that the general area of the colon is NOT my favorite body part. And the idea of someone excavating down there -- well, let's just say I'd rather prepare income tax returns for my entire cul de sac.

Jonathan Bines, 10/24/11

Staff writer, Jimmy Kimmel Live

I have compiled what I believe to be the first comprehensive Republican-to-English dictionary, featuring words commonly used by the GOP, and their English translations, alphabetized for your convenience

Jeremy Rifkin, 10/24/11

Author, 'The Third Industrial Revolution: How lateral Power is Transforming Energy, the Economy, and World'

The world community will be watching the German experiment closely to see whether a new economic model take shape there can serve as a template for ushering in a new economic era. Germany's future, as well as Europe's and the world, depends on its success.

Rep. Charles Rangel, 10/24/11

Representative from the 15th Congressional District in New York

Good learning environment is crucial to a successful education, which is why I introduced H.R. 2394, Rebuilding America's Schools Act.

Leo W. Gerard, 10/24/11

International President, United Steelworkers

It is another GOP ruse to firmly establish in America an economy designed for, dedicated to and directed by corporations rather than a just economy controlled by and beneficial to the 99 percent.

Richard (RJ) Eskow, 10/24/11

Consultant, Writer, Senior Fellow with The Campaign for America's Future

Here are four reasons why California Attorney General Kamala Harris and her colleagues must reject this proposal.

Judge H. Lee Sarokin, 10/24/11

Retired in 1996 after 17 years on the federal bench

The GOP keeps insisting that judges be held accountable; that somehow public opinion should influence outcomes. Nothing could be more inaccurate or contrary to constitutional principles.

Anne Peterson, 10/23/11

Lecturer in Film Production, Northwestern University in Qatar

When my boyfriend proposed I had a rogue thought that I never imagined could infiltrate my brain: I want to take his last name. Ack! ACK! Who am I, if not a feminist? Who am I, if not a Peterson?

Robert Kuttner, 10/23/11

Co-founder and co-editor, 'The American Prospect'

The deepening European financial crisis is the direct result of the failure of Western leaders to fix the banking system during the first crisis that began in 2007. Barring a miracle of statesmanship, we are in for Financial Crisis II, and it will look more like a depression than a recession.

Sen. Tom Harkin and Rep. Rosa DeLauro, 10/24/11

Food Day also reminds us that even here, in the world's richest nation, about one in seven households suffer food insecurity, meaning that the family's diet is impaired or limited in some way, with even higher rates in households with children.

Michael Feigin, M.S., C.S.C.S., 10/24/11

Owner, The Fitness Guru

I wanted to know what you all thought were the most offensive breaches of gym etiquette. The answers came in fast and angry.

Jared Bernstein, 10/23/11

Senior Fellow, Center on Budget and Policy Priorities

There are warnings that American banks are heavily exposed to some of the countries with the most serious sovereign debt problems, including Spain, Ireland, and Italy. But it isn't as simple as that.

David Frum, 10/23/11

Editor, FrumForum.com

My wife comments that I am one of nature's pessimists. I don't deny that people will sometimes act kindly. I just don't expect it. Linda is very different. She sees the best in people, makes the widest allowance for human failings, and is always ready to believe in the possibility of change and improvement.

Cheryl Forberg, RD, 10/24/11

Award-winning chef, Nutritionist for "The Biggest Loser"

After 12 seasons with the show, I've learned that our contestants, like most Americans, are very busy people. As a professional chef and registered dietitian, I am able to suggest BL-friendly menus and recipes that are easy to prepare.

Jo Piazza, 10/24/11

Author, Celebrity, Inc. How Famous People Make Money

Celebrities are not part of the 99 percent. They are not even the 1 percent. Many of them are lower than even the .01 percent. So how about a movement to Occupy Hollywood?

Elliott Negin, 10/24/11

Director of News & Commentary, Union of Concerned Scientists

It's one thing for the USDA to tell Americans to eat more fruits and vegetables, but quite another to ensure that federal agriculture policy encourages farmers to grow more.

Bill Schneider, 10/24/11

Distinguished Senior Fellow and Resident Scholar at Third Way

Ironically, the end of the war in Iraq was announced the day after the campaign in Libya ended. Iraq and Libya epitomize two radically different approaches for dealing with terrorism: massive intervention and targeted strikes.

Carl Siciliano, 10/24/11

Executive Director, Ali Forney Center

While there has recently been widespread response to the epidemic of bullying against LGBT youth in schools, there has been a tragic lack of response to the epidemic of youth being thrown out of their homes by homophobic parents.

Wendell Potter, 10/24/11

Analyst, Center for Public Integrity; Former insurance company executive; Author

If the White House caves in to insurance industry demands, millions of low-wage earners will be forced to buy junk coverage on January 1, 2014. If you don't want to be forced to buy junk, send the White House a message. Now.

Tammy Nelson, Ph.D., 10/24/11

Sex and relationship expert; Psychotherapist; Author; International speaker

Most honeymooners make three common assumptions; and all of them can turn out to be mistaken assumptions. Challenge these before you go and avoid being disappointed on your honeymoon.