One of the biggest issues for me is campaign finance reform.
Political disagreements have the colour and fragrance that normally is seen and felt in a political bouquet, while remaining united on one issue that democracy is the future of Pakistan.
The cynical part of the answer is that I expect to see a good deal more space opera, set far enough in the future as to be disconnected from contemporary issues.
Hollow commitments to action in the future are insufficient. Deferring difficult issues must not be tolerated. Our children and grandchildren expect us to speak and act decisively.
Each generation faces different issues and challenges, but our standard must always be measured by God's word.
The things journalists should pay attention to are the issues the political leadership agrees on, rather than to their supposed antagonisms.
Women's issues have always been a part of my life. My goal is to bring the word 'feminism' back into the zeitgeist and reframe it.
Because of new technologies, new wealth, new conditions of domestic life and of international relations, unprecedented criteria and issues are coming up for national decision.
Basically, I'm motivated to write about sociopolitical issues as well as relationships. I think those themes have stayed with me throughout my life.
I really do believe that my style is informed by the fact that I had such issues with my appearance at various times of my life.
It's hard to have that debate around secret programs authorized by secret legal opinions issued by a secret court. Actually, it's impossible to have that debate.
I have a daughter who I love very much, I hire women, I've worked with women, I've never had an issue with women.
I don't think anyone's sexuality needs to be a public issue other than to give others the confidence to love themselves wholeheartedly and to be their true, authentic self without any shame.
We obviously need more love in the world. And we obviously need more compassion and understanding. Our leaders need to really address these issues properly now.
Despite my so-so-experience with the iPhone, I do love its touchscreen technology, a feature I miss with my standard-issue BlackBerry.
Green issues have been used as a marketing tool. Sometimes these green claims are completely meaningless.
Always remember: the alleviation of poverty is never a political or economic issue - it is moral.
The issue is now quite clear. It is between light and darkness and every one must choose his side.
High school dropout rates nationally - Not enough is being done on this issue.
I read every country's perspective on an issue. I also play many games like Bridge, Scrabble and Sudoku online.
My major aim in writing is to set out flags and issue wake-up calls.
