JANUARY MITT: MOMS NEED 'DIGNITY OF WORK' TO GET FEDERAL ASSISTANCE

David Bromwich, 04/11/12

Professor of Literature at Yale

The recent Supreme Court decision in Florence v. County of Burlington, supported by the Obama administration, makes a large example of the way an expansionist foreign policy based on coercion and violence has returned on us and come to haunt Americans.

Mohamed A. El-Erian, 04/15/12

CEO and co-CIO, PIMCO

The renewed volatility in stocks last week was due to conflicting signs of additional central bank liquidity support, both in Europe and the US.

Klaus Schwab, 04/13/12

Founder and Executive Chairman, World Economic Forum

Even though capitalism has not been laid to rest, it is fair to say that capital is losing its status as the most important factor of production in our economic system. Capital is being superseded by the ability to innovate -- and therefore by human talents.

Arianna Huffington, 04/11/12

I'm delighted that today marks the start of our second annual Military Families Week. All week, we'll feature stories, slideshows and videos (including an exclusive video from the First Lady) that provide glimpses into the lives, stories, and struggles of those who serve and those who love them.

Richard N. Haass, 04/13/12

President, Council on Foreign Relations

North Korea remains a serious military threat. It still possesses as many as a dozen nuclear warheads, proven short-range missiles, and a formidable conventional fighting force. It is as much an army with a country as vice-versa.

Hilary Rosen, 04/11/12

Communications, media and political strategist

The only way that Mitt Romney will succeed in closing the wide gender gap between him and President Obama is if he stops pretending that it doesn't exist.

Tavis Smiley and Cornel West, 04/12/12

Every month since 2001, the United States has lost an average of 50,000 good-paying manufacturing jobs. Almost seven out of every ten of those lost jobs were in the construction, truck driving, warehouse or other blue-collar sectors.

Gov. Jennifer M. Granholm, 04/10/12

Former Governor of Michigan, Faculty at UC Berkeley, Host of "The War Room with Jennifer Granholm" on Current TV

What does this man stand for? Why does he even want to be president? Where is his true vision, his core? Does he even have one?

Juan Cole, 04/12/12

Professor of Modern Middle East and South Asian History, University of Michigan

Economic war led by Washington (and encouraged by Israel) will not take down the Iranian government or bring it to the bargaining table on its knees ready to surrender its nuclear program. It might, however, lead to actual armed conflict with incalculable consequences.

Rainn Wilson, 04/12/12

Actor

One hundred years ago the "unsinkable" Titanic sank into the North Atlantic. The tragedy has made for some epic storytelling. One of the most extraordinary stories is that of a 68-year-old Persian who wasn't, it turns out, actually on the ill-fated vessel, but was supposed to be.

Melinda Gates, 04/11/12

Co-chair, the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation

Hundreds of millions of the poorest families in developing countries don't have access to contraceptives that can change their lives -- and their children's lives.

Janie Campbell, 04/13/12

Editor, Huffington Post Miami

Anne Sinclair, 04/10/12

Directrice éditoriale, Le Huffington Post

The final stretch in the French presidential election begins today. We would be remiss not to stress the issue, we are electing a president for the next five years at a critical time in our nation's history.

Bill Moyers and Michael Winship, 04/09/12

After months of haggling and debate, Congress finally passes reform legislation to fix a serious rupture in the body politic, and the president signs it into law. But the fight's just begun, because the special interests immediately set out to win back what they lost when the reform became law.

Adam Winkler, 04/11/12

Professor of Law, UCLA

The news that Florida prosecutors are bringing charges against George Zimmerman for the death of Trayvon Martin raises two questions: Will Zimmerman be convicted? And what role will Florida's "Stand Your Ground" law play in the case?

Soraya Chemaly, 04/13/12

Feminist, Satirist, and Media Critic

What I am not hearing anyone say loudly and clearly in this Rosen/Romney snafu is that women's ability -- not desire or choice -- to take part in the economy is based on her freedom to make reproductive decisions.

Kathy Freston, 04/12/12

Health Activist and Author

When you gradually add in nutrient-dense, fiber-rich foods, you simply stop feeling cravings. You run out of space in your belly for the old junk. Instead of craving, you feel full, fulfilled, and content.

Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse, 04/10/12

Democratic Senator from Rhode Island

If the American people make their voices heard and put enough pressure on Congress, we can restore fairness in our economic system, do what's right for the middle class, and show that Congress can stand up to special interests.

Dr. Peggy Drexler, 04/12/12

Author, 'Our Fathers, Ourselves. Daughters, Fathers, and the Changing American Family'

The increasing fallibility and uncertain availability of XY-chromosome role models combines with the blurring of gender roles to raise a question: Does a male role model actually have to be a man?

Mark Shriver, 04/11/12

Senior Vice President for Save the Children's U.S. Programs

Getting the job done and ensuring quality early education for every American kid would be an investment on the order of buying Apple stock in 2003 when it was at $6.56 a share.

Lee Hirsch, 04/13/12

Director, producer, cinematographer, and writer

We have seen the national conversation evolve from a growing awareness of the bullying crisis, to collectively mourning the many lives this crisis has taken, to looking toward the future in hope in knowing we must find a way to prevent these tragedies in the future.

Agapi Stassinopoulos, 04/13/12

Author of 'Unbinding the Heart'

As we move forward in the spirit of oneness, we look forward to setting up pillars of peace that will extend to the rest of the world.

Trita Parsi, 04/09/12

President, National Iranian American Council

Driven by limited political maneuverability at home, domestic pressure not to compromise, and a perception of strength, the nuclear talks have often been about imposing terms of capitulation on the other. It has never succeeded.

Ted Kaufman, 04/10/12

Fmr. U.S. Senator from Delaware

Those who believe that you have to pay well to attract the best talent usually don't accept the same argument when it comes to government employees.