Lila Nordstrom: The Zadroga bill is a lifeline – not just for heroic responders, but all whose health was jeopardised by the toxic dust and smoke

Lila Nordstrom: From compensation for those affected to the clean-up operation, Ground Zero can teach us a lot about how to handle the oil spill

Lila Nordstrom: The fear I felt from living through 11 September, 2001, has faded. But I'm still angry at the lies we were told after 9/11

Lila Nordstrom: Cuba is an inspiring country for Americans like me to visit – and going there is an important act of civil disobedience

Lila Nordstrom: Before accepting President Obama's mandated healthcare plan, we need to talk about better coverage for Americans

Lila Nordstrom: The pursuit of profit during the housing bubble destroyed our sense of community. Can we get it back?

Lila Nordstrom: Barack Obama's inauguration should have been a cathartic experience – except that I was 3,000 miles from Washington

Lila Nordstrom: The tragic events of September 11 deserve a place in the US presidential debate – to talk about healthcare policy