Historically, the judicial branch has often been the sole protector of the rights of minority groups against the will of the popular majority.

Justice deferred is justice denied.

Ray Charles' revolutionary approach to music was also reflected in his politics and his deep and abiding commitment to Martin Luther King and the plight of African-Americans. Ray Charles may not have been on the front lines, but he put his money where his mouth was.

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.

We need to defend principles like democracy, freedom of speech, gender equality, and the rule of law through exemplifying these on a global scale, not through the same cynical, isolationist policies which have eroded these so-called 'British' values across the rest of the world.

A week is a long time in politics.

Government should concentrate on building up infrastructure and skill development. Simplification of taxation is another important area.

Republican governors are leading the way in helping the private sector create new jobs, reforming government and getting our economy back on track.