Rosa Parks' Courage, Determination, And

Three Thousand Jurisdictions Across The U.s. Are Estimated To Have Had Gang Activity In 2001. In 2002, 32% Of Cities With A Population Of 25 To 50 Thousand Reported A Gang-related Homicide.

Childhood Obesity Is Best Tackled At Home Through Improved Parental Involvement, Increased Physical Exercise, Better Diet And Restraint From Eating.

I've Never Been A Passive Person. I've Always Felt That, If You Think Something Should Be Changed, It's Your Responsibility To Actively Pursue That Change.

However, As A Parent, As A Grandparent, As A Former Educator, I Know That These Practices Alone When We Are Dealing With Young Children Are Insufficient. We Will Never Control This Rising Epidemic Without Greater Accountability From The Food Industry.

We Have Seen That, In Another Unfunded Mandate, The So-called No Child Left Behind Act, Which Created Tougher Standards, And We All Support That, But Congress Did Not Provide The Money To Attract And Hire The Best Teachers.