Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand

U.S. Senator from New York

The military has pledged "zero tolerance" for sexual assaults spanning over two decades and they have failed to solve the problem on their own. And while the sexual assault provisions that were passed out of committee last month are a step forward, it was not the leap forward required.

Dr. Robert M. Myers

President, Toccoa Falls College

Do you ever find yourself just shaking your head and wondering what ever happened to common sense?

Glenn Close

Emmy, Golden Globe and Tony Award winning actress

Ms. Hewes is the mighty litigation lawyer that I had great fun playing over five seasons of Damages. I decided to auction off pieces of her wardrobe in order to raise money for an organization that is very close to my heart -- Bring Change 2 Mind.

Henry A. J. Ramos

President & CEO, Insight Center for Community Economic Development

America's future prospects for economic growth, opportunity and continued global leadership are in jeopardy. Our nation's inadequate system of metrics and measurements related to socioeconomic well-being is a growing problem.

Travis Irvine

Comedian/Filmmaker/Journalist

Oh, wait, what's that? There are no riots? Ah. What about chaos? Oh, none of that either? Well, I'm sorry, I must have been confused by all the media personalities (from both sides) who were very worried/hopeful that riots would break out.

Questlove

Drummer, The Roots

I do have desires to go to certain places and do certain things and enjoy the perks and benefits of a person who works his arse off as much as I do. So I got over my hangups of not wanting to be the odd guy in the room some time around 2007. Mixed results at best.

Joey Mazzarino

Performer and writer, 'Sesame Street'

I know what you're thinking: Who better to talk about a serious topic like children of incarcerated parents than a man who wiggles dollies for a living? But there's a reason, trust me.

Roz Warren

Writer

Buy Shoes On Wednesday and Tweet at 4:00 is a new advice book which tells the reader the best possible time to get everything done, from flossing ones teeth to visiting Zanzibar. As a public service, I've used the information provided in that book to create an ideal day.

Fern Siegel

Deputy Editor, MediaPost

Rehab may be less brutal today than Depression-era cures, but the play's thrust, presented in cooperation with The Hazelden Foundation, is to spread a message of hope. It's also a strong theatrical vehicle; a reminder that there is power in community.

Gregory Beyer

Senior Editor, The Huffington Post

Too often, our twisted approach to redemption consists of rewarding those who are content to turn a blind eye to their own flaws, undeterred by checks and balances of conscience. It is almost always those in a position of advantage -- holding the power, the money, or the gun -- who qualify.

Rebecca Shapiro

Deputy Media Editor, The Huffington Post

New York magazine's cover story on Anthony Weiner seemed to read like any other feature about the disgraced former congressman mayoral's bid, until it took an utterly bizarre turn when its writer, Mark Jacobson, decided to wax creepy poetic about the time he met the candidate's wife, Huma Abedin.

Carl Deal and Tia Lessin

If they can silence a movie on PBS, what can they do with a direct path into people's homes on a daily basis? Their role in influencing editorial content should send a chill down everyone's spine.

Pam Allyn

Founder and Executive Director, LitWorld & LitLife; author; literacy and education expert and advocate

Let's not vote for Eliot Spitzer or Anthony Weiner, for the sake of our daughters and every young woman growing up in New York City and around the world.

Katie Smith

Seven-time WNBA All-Star

I have a passion for encouraging a healthy and active lifestyle for all ages. We only get one body and we have to treat it the best we can in order to lead quality of life we want.

Julio Pabon

Candidate for City Council South Bronx, NY; Founder, LatinoSports.com

There might not have been that many Latinos in this years Home Run Derby as years past, but Cuban born, Yoenis Céspedes Milanés made up for it.

George Hobica

Syndicated travel journalist and founder of Airfarewatchdog.com

For years, the city that likes to refer to itself as the greatest in the world harbored a not-so-secret-shame: one of the worst airports, ever. Well, maybe not quite, but up until recently, New York-JFK was little more than a dysfunctional relic best avoided. Until the airport decided to clean up its act.

Bruce Helander

Former Editor-in-Chief, 'The Art Economist'; Former White House Fellow of the National Endowment for the Arts

Just when you thought it was safe to go back to the sizzling streets of Chelsea, not expecting to discover something particularly notable in the typical "summer show" venues but nevertheless making the rounds, out pops a truly unique and memorable exhibition that is shaking things up.