I represent an affluent district, but when I worked to form my county's first battered-women's shelter, some nights there were no beds left. Violence against women crosses all economic lines.

I'm so proud, but not at all surprised, that Marin County is rising to the challenge of doing something about Darfur, ... the conscience of the Congress when it comes to Africa.

First of all, we righted a many-years wrong that should have never happened in the first place,

unless we take all steps necessary for nuclear disarmament.