Senator John Kerry

Social Security is truly a test of our values as Americans. Social Security is a fundamental promise that lifts half read more

Social Security is truly a test of our values as Americans. Social Security is a fundamental promise that lifts half of our seniors out of poverty and helps millions of disabled Americans, widows and orphans. We owe Americans a better debate than we're having today. It's about time we do everything we can to keep the promise of Social Security.

There can never be any excuse for sacrificing our children’s futures to keep corporate tax loopholes and tax giveaways to read more

There can never be any excuse for sacrificing our children’s futures to keep corporate tax loopholes and tax giveaways to millionaires. If we can’t put our children first, who can we put first? If we can’t put our kids first, what does it say about our nation?

I saw how different life was on different sides of the same city. I saw the fear in the eyes read more

I saw how different life was on different sides of the same city. I saw the fear in the eyes of people who were not free. I saw the gratitude of people toward the United States for all that we had done. I felt goosebumps as I got off a military train and heard the Army band strike up "Stars and Stripes Forever."

And it is time for those who talk about family values to start valuing families.

And it is time for those who talk about family values to start valuing families.

Fixing our healthcare system as a whole is our primary challenge, and to make it happen you need to get read more

Fixing our healthcare system as a whole is our primary challenge, and to make it happen you need to get engaged – to pound the pavement, get your hands dirty, endure real sacrifice, take on antiquated thinking and help lead the public debate.