For them to begin to see ACS as a more positive presence in the communities — that's huge progress. We read more

For them to begin to see ACS as a more positive presence in the communities — that's huge progress. We sit now right on the cusp of losing that if we're not careful.

There is no preordained system of ranking of particular activities. Applications are weighed in total, and we don't privilege any read more

There is no preordained system of ranking of particular activities. Applications are weighed in total, and we don't privilege any one organization.

sends out a message both to critics and to supporters that he has the backing of America.

sends out a message both to critics and to supporters that he has the backing of America.

Manfred: Diego, spit that out. You don't know where it's been.

Manfred: Diego, spit that out. You don't know where it's been.

Clearly, issues of ethics and corruption will be playing a significant role in our discussions of politics in the ensuing read more

Clearly, issues of ethics and corruption will be playing a significant role in our discussions of politics in the ensuing months. The longer this goes on, the more pressure on candidates from both parties to discuss how they will clean up the system.

It was pretty fun to win those two games. It was a good feeling in the room. It's definitely something read more

It was pretty fun to win those two games. It was a good feeling in the room. It's definitely something we'd like to keep going.

It does seem as if she's gravitated to the more mainstream causes. These are easy, and from a political standpoint, read more

It does seem as if she's gravitated to the more mainstream causes. These are easy, and from a political standpoint, no-brainers. While the families of people with mental illnesses are voters, many people with mental illnesses are not. That's not the same for people with cancer.

This was a huge confidence-builder for our girls. Lauren was so smooth out there today, and she showed a tremendous read more

This was a huge confidence-builder for our girls. Lauren was so smooth out there today, and she showed a tremendous amount of poise for a ninth-grader. There were some rough spots, but this gives us something to build on.

Modesty is the color of virtue.

Modesty is the color of virtue.