Diane Watson — American Politician born on November 12, 1933,

Diane Edith Watson is a former US Representative for California's 33rd congressional district, serving from 2003 until 2011. She is a member of the Democratic Party. The district is located entirely in Los Angeles County and includes much of Central Los Angeles, as well as such wealthy neighborhoods as Los Feliz... (wikipedia)

The abuse of detainees in U.S. custody has severely undermined our Nation's position in the world.
The parallels between 9/11 and Pearl Harbor are striking. In each instance there were warning signs before the attack, and in each instance our government failed to connect the dots.
Historically, the judicial branch has often been the sole protector of the rights of minority groups against the will of the popular majority.
Republicans are manufacturing a Social Security crisis that does not exist in order to dismantle Social Security.
We cannot ignore the disparity in resources that continue to plague many of our school systems, especially those serving predominantly inner-city minority and impoverished children.