Les Fernandez, called “Coach” (by just about everyone) became my mentor when I was 18. Strolling around White Plains NY during my first year in college, I saw a sign “The Cage Teen Center.” It pointed to steep steps leading to a basement under a Woolworths store. I saw a canteen, ping pong tables, hang … read more

Democracy is something we live from the inside out. The Aha! is that when we live it this way, a personal, inner democracy can be politically transformational as well. Usually, people jump into a discussion about democracy with reactions to what they hear in the news, dismay, fear of perceived threats, feelings and opinions, fiery … read more