“Part of the problem you have is that you don't have a dialogue between...” — Elizabeth Emken Quote

Part of the problem you have is that you don't have a dialogue between elected officials and their constituents. They've built these barricades, these barriers around themselves and tried to avoid interaction with their constituents.

In California, for so long now, our families have been struggling in this economic environment, and Dianne Feinstein, been in office nearly half a century, is out of touch of what women and families are going through in California.

If we foster business growth and create opportunities, then our economy will again thrive.

I'm no fan of what I've seen health insurance companies do.

We have to cut the red tape, eliminate barriers, and reduce bureaucracy - for all housing, for everyone.

I came into fashion at a time when people were looking for a space for diversity. I've talked to so many of the great trans models like Dominique Jackson and Connie Fleming. Their experiences were so crazy. Hearing how much they had to push the barriers for me to be where I am today, I could never compare my situation to theirs.

My style has allowed me to tear down barriers in day-to-day life with people who would otherwise have a negative stereotype of someone who wears a turban, but also to speak to people on Bay Street, professionals who don't really think of New Democrats as an option.

Democratic Latin America limps sideways because it can't run ahead. There are too many entry barriers to the poor, the innovative, and those without access to credit.