I Think That That Integrity Is Something

In My Grandfather's Lab, Scientists Did Independent Research, And Peers Reviewed And Commented On Its Merits. Politics, He Taught Me, Had No Place In The Scientific Process.

All My Life, The Naysayers Have Told Me That I Can't Win Because I'm A Progressive... Because I'm A Woman... Even Because I'm A Lesbian.

I Had A Serious Childhood Illness - Sort Of Like Spinal Meningitis - That Led To A Three-month Hospitalization. Afterward, I Couldn't Be Insured Because Of A Pre-existing Condition.

I Find It Greatly Disturbing That The Bush Administration Has Used Political And Religious Ideologies To Influence National Policy On Science And Medicine.

Politicians In Washington And Madison Aren't Hearing, Aren't Listening To Their Constituents And Prioritizing Getting People Back To Work And Growing Our Economy.