I find it more than a little disingenuous to act as if keeping slaves was something that set Thomas Jefferson apart from all mankind.

It's always easier to spot others' hypocrisies while missing our own.

Contrary to popular belief, there are lots of actions on the part of Jefferson and Hemings that "speak" about the basic nature of their relationship.

I do believe that actions often speak louder than words.

Protesting is good, but healing is better. We need to see America heal.

Those who would learn must suffer. In our own despair, against our will, wisdom comes to us.

Once upon a time I was falling in love, now I'm only falling apart.

I'm a big fan of reality shows. I thought the first one, Dukes of Hazzard, captured white people perfectly.

As I think all Americans understand on both sides of the aisle, the Social Security system as it is structured today is a pay-as-you-go system.

If you're in a bar and a certain song comes on and the vibe is just different, it evokes the kinds of things that you want to feel, and if music can do that it's a very special thing.

I want women to have all the opportunities that they aspire to.

I found more joy in sorrow than you could find in joy.

When I have eliminated the ways that will not work, I will find the way that will work.

Tolerance is thin gruel compared to the rapture of absolute truths. It's not surprising that religious people are often better protected by atheists and agnostics than each other.