he daughter of Holocaust survivors, Hadassah Lieberman found herself amid a whirlwind of excitement on the presidential campaign trail. Married to Senator Joseph Lieberman of Connecticut, the Democratic vice-presidential candidate in the 2000 presidential election, Mrs. Lieberman has dedicated much of her life's work to women's health issues, assisting nonprofit organizations, improving educational standards, and promoting international understanding.... read full bio

Harold Ford, Jr. served Tennessee in the United States Congress for 10 years. During his five terms in the Congress, Ford's focus was results. He served on both the Financial Services and Budget Committees and was an active member of the House Blue Dog coalition, where he worked passionately to balance the budget and promote free enterprise. At the podium,... read full bio

He is a famous performer: singer, actor, political figure. His following spans generations and he is a major draw on the concert circuit. He has been honored by the American Jewish Congress, the NAACP, The Urban League, the National Conference of Black Mayors, the Anti-Defamation League of B'Nai B'rith, the ACLU, the U.S. State Department and the Peace Corps. He... read full bio

Few actresses have been praised as highly as Helen Hunt. From her earliest work in Community Theater, to the New York Broadway stage, to her film and television performances, critics continuously recognize her for her outstanding performances. Helen accepted a role that would seal her fame and popularity----that of the witty wife and partner to Paul Reiser in the television... read full bio

Sister Helen Prejean began her prison ministry in 1981 when she dedicated her life to the poor of New Orleans. While living in the St. Thomas housing project, she became pen pals with Patrick Sonnier, the convicted killer of two teenagers, sentenced to die in the electric chair of Louisiana's Angola State Prison. Sister Helen repeatedly visited him as his... read full bio

Television legend Hugh Downs co-anchored 20/20 from its inception in 1978 until his retirement in 1999. The amiable reporter is no stranger to covering stories on medicine, science, family, adventure, aging in America, space, and the arts. He has won numerous Emmy awards, and has been recognized extensively for his work. Among his4xother4xawards are the American Psychiatric Assocation's Robert L.... read full bio