I know I'm late, but I've finally joined Facebook!
People who imagine and implement solutions to challenges in their own lives, in their communities, in our country and in our world have always inspired me.
The solid, middle-class values of hard work, responsibility, family, community, and faith my father talked about tirelessly from Iowa to New York, he lived at home. The hopes he had for his family and for me, he had for all Americans. I think Americans understood this.
My parents always asked me what I thought, listened to my opinions, articulated their diagnoses of our challenges at home and abroad, and shared their ideas for how to build a more equal and prosperous country. I always felt part of their call to serve and part of my father's journey.
When my father announced his campaign for president on Oct. 3, 1991, I had already cast my vote in favor of his candidacy.
I hope that young people will also look to politics as a vehicle to not only have their voices heard, but actually to be the change makers that they want to see. They are disaffected, understandably, but I hope that young people will not only turn out to vote but also run for office.
For most of my life, I did deliberately lead a private life and inadvertently led a public life.
I'm sorry, I don't talk to the press. Even though I think you're cute.
I am excited to work with NBC News to continue to highlight stories of organizations and individuals who make their communities and our world healthier, more just and more humane.
What inspires me most are people who imagine and implement solutions to challenges in their own lives, in their communities, in our country and around the world.
I hope telling stories though 'Making a Difference' - as in my academic work and nonprofit work - will help me to live my grandmother's adage of 'Life is not about what happens to you, but about what you do with what happens to you.'
We proved we could be safe and secure at home, and still have more allies and friends in the world.
I think that we need women role models everywhere. I think that it's really hard to imagine yourself as something that you don't see.
I've always been incredibly proud of both of my parents and proud of the work I had done privately as a person, professionally and academically.
I think about how best to live my grandmother's twin mantras that 'Life is not a dress rehearsal' and 'Life is not about what happens to you, but what you do with what happens to you.'
What's profound and exciting is the way young people are taking advantage of the fact that the Internet enables everyone to have a megaphone. It enables everyone to stand up and say, 'I deserve to be heard, and I demand that you listen.'
My parents and my grandmother inspire me every day and, every day, in my work and personal life.
People recognize me. Most people are really nice. Sometimes people say, 'Hi, Chelsea.'
As a kid, I was pretty obsessed with dinosaurs and the day that my parents took me to Dinosaur National Park, I didn't think life could get any better.
I certainly believe that all of my friends should have the right, as Marc and I did, to marry their best friend. I certainly expect my straight friends to help us achieve that for all New Yorkers, for all Americans, and for the children that, at least, Marc and I hope to have someday.
