Growing up in Omaha, Neb., as part of the small Jewish community there, AU Legal Director Richard Katskee experienced the discomfort of not quite fitting in with the religious majority. A Jehovah's Witness classmate had it even worse.

During his decades in office, Ernie Chambers was a stalwart voice for progressive causes. He bothered some people, as those who speak truths often do.

Vouchers and other forms of private-school aid plans have been getting trounced at the ballot box since 1967.