Parents are hardwired to do everything we can to support and protect our kids. For me, that means helping to turn the tide on climate change. Unless we change course, climate change will create an increasingly chaotic world for my daughter and all of our children. Up until now, students in Wyoming haven’t been taught much about climate change, despite the major impact it will have on their lives. That could change with the adoption of Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS), a new set of science standards that include climate science, developed by the National Academy of Sciences along with 26 states. The Wyoming State Board of Education is considering adoption of NGSS right now. But, the Board recently postponed a vote to adopt the standards after an outcry from a small group of people opposed to teaching kids facts about climate change. Now, those same opponents have written a letter to Governor Mead, asking him to weigh in against the NGSS on grounds that the new standards don't represent "Wyoming values." They are working to rally people to attend the State Board of Education meeting this Friday, Jan. 24, in Cheyenne to stop the new science standards. Keeping our kids in the dark about the reality of climate change and denying them access to high quality science education would be an unacceptable disservice to their future. Ignorance is not a "Wyoming value." At a time when climate impacts like less snowpack, water shortages, severe heat, a longer and more intense fire season, and massive beetle bark infestation have already affected Wyoming, it’s more important than ever for Wyoming students to gain a strong understanding of the causes and impacts of climate change. This will give them the foundation to identify the solutions we need. Let’s send the State Board of Education a strong message that we want our kids to have access to the best possible science education to help them address the challenges and opportunities they will face throughout their lives — including climate change. If we act today, our children and grandchildren will thank us tomorrow! Thank you for taking action. Sincerely, Doug Hilborn, Wyoming Father

Cancer has affected my family, and most families of my friends and relatives. It cannot be escaped, unless the basic bio-molecular causes are understood, and the proper and effective treatments created.

My son, Aaron Lawrence was just 20 years young when his "friends" left him to die alone behind a bedroom door...they did not call for help until 4 hours later. He was 3 blocks from our home, a phone call to 911, to us, to someone who cared enough could have saved him. With the Good Samaritan Law many lives could be saved.....my son may still be here. We cannot sit back "talk" or "decide" if this law will work or drag our feet any longer! Our children and loved ones are dying senselessly and WE THE PEOPLE have got to come together to change this TODAY!!!!! TOMORROW WILL BE TOO LATE!!!!!

Many people in Mississippi are stuck in the Medicaid/Affordable Health Care gap, my daughter and her family included. She earns more than the poverty level so can't qualify for Medicaid, but not enough to qualify for the premium support provided by Affordable Health Care. Our governor opted out of the expanded Medicaid program which has left so many out in the cold.

We do not need another needless war that will result in more dead soldiers, wounded warriors and innocent civilian casualties. Lets give diplomacy a chance.

It is easy to frame any issue to suit one's own agenda. The right wing of this country has framed Obamacare as a government take-over and a fiscally irresponsible action rather than as a modest proposal to help with our nation's health care crisis. The US spends more than two-and-a-half times more on health care per person than most other developed nations in the world. Obamacare is a modest and fiscally responsible step in the right direction of reducing those costs.

We came to this country to better our lives, to get a piece of the American Dream and have a good place to raise our kids. Now Freddie Mac wants to kick us out, even though we are offering to buy our foreclosed home back for the current value. They just don't seem to care about families like ours -- it’s time for a new regulator for Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac -- it’s time for the Senate to confirm Rep. Mel Watt as the new Federal Housing Finance Agency Director!

The U.S. is trying to leave the Middle East. Iran is working towards a peaceful solution. Cantor seems to want conflict in the Middle East and, more importantly, here in the U.S.

Because I'm sick and tired of these blatantly treasonous politicians serving their own interests by working for the Military Industrial complex, at the expense of American and human interests.

We have already created enough enemies in the Middle East with our ill-advised drone policy. Negotiation and diplomacy is the only way to achieve true and lasting success. A normalization of the U.S. relationship with Iran should bring about greater stability in this war torn region and provide a better chance for a long lasting peace. Iran does not want war. Our goals should be a balance of power and stability. Once relations are normalized, increased economic activity will further solidify our position and give the U.S. greater strength in the Middle East.

Mike dewine violated our right to vote. On fake purpose. He needs out of office. i will see to it that he gets kick out.

We are all impacted by Middle East War. Obama's negotiated approach is the only answer.