That was the question—with respect to the global problems we currently face—that Tom Brokaw posed to the spectacular panel at "Enhancing the U.S.'s Role in the World," sponsored by t
Shift the focus of our country to prevent violence within our own neighborhoods and begin to create more peacebuilding steps domestically and internationally. For more information visit www.ThePeaceAlliance.org
Abe Lincoln believed that democracy stood for "rule for the people, by the people". So instead of vesting power in a small group of people, who can easily be bribed, threatened or tempted into making decisions which are not truly in the best interests of the majority, why not develop a quick, convenient yet sophisticated referendum-style electronic voting system wherein all people may vote directly on each major issue, having been given just the facts and without opportunity for propaganda spin?
On day one the president should make an executive order to increase the funding and resources to TRIO and GEAR UP programs that help low-income and first generation college bound students prepare for and successfully graduate from college. These programs have helped disadvantaged students for 40+ years and would help more students help us compete globally and also stop the cycle of poverty. Patrick Ewing, Angela Basset, John Quinones and Fatima Siad are the living proof.
