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We started the blog to share stories about Sargent Shriver's work, our work, and updates from our community. As our society continues to struggle with some of the same issues that Sargent Shriver focused on -- poverty, racism, inequality, war -- we believe it's important to share our stories with each other. Do you have a story to share about Sarge? Has his work influenced you? Share your story with us by emailing it to info@sargentshriver.org. Maybe we'll post it here!
Mon Oct 15 06:00:00 EDT 2018
Mon Oct 15 06:00:00 EDT 2018
"The Responsibility of the Press"
by Sargent Shriver Peace Institute
Our Quote of the Week highlights the importance of journalists. It suggests that, at their best, journalists provide a public service -- to communicate stories that affect the well being of society.Speaking on the state of education in 1957, Sargent Shriver made the point that comprehensive...
Mon Oct 08 06:05:00 EDT 2018
Mon Oct 08 06:05:00 EDT 2018
The Role of Politics
by Sargent Shriver Peace Institute
Our Quote of the Week reminds us that politics must be used as a tool to improve the lives of people. It is important that politicians remember our (and their) basic humanity, that they behave with respect and humility, and that they maintain the ability to compromise in order to achieve a common...
Mon Oct 01 06:47:00 EDT 2018
Mon Oct 01 06:47:00 EDT 2018
Sarge and the "Quest for World Prosperity"
by Sargent Shriver Peace Institute
Our Quote of the Week links three crucial concepts for Sargent Shriver: prosperity, justice, and peace. With his words, he reminds us that achieving a peaceful, prosperous society requires daily efforts in multiple areas. Those efforts will have great payoffs: "Prosperity, like justice,&...
Mon Sep 24 06:00:00 EDT 2018
Mon Sep 24 06:00:00 EDT 2018
"For All Who Struggle for Justice"
by Sargent Shriver Peace Institute
Our Quote of the Week celebrates those who dedicate themselves to the fight for greater justice. Sargent Shriver’s statement reminds us that it is essential to protect the liberty and quality of life of all people who come into contact with our justice system. This quote comes from an...
Mon Sep 17 06:00:00 EDT 2018
Mon Sep 17 06:00:00 EDT 2018
"No Such Thing As A 'Women's Issue'"
by Sargent Shriver Peace Institute
Our Quote of the Week makes the point that "women's issues" should not be labeled as such because they impact all of us. It is a point that reminds us of Sargent Shriver's deep belief that we are all interconnected and that we must all have the opportunity to realize our full potential,...
Mon Sep 10 06:00:00 EDT 2018
Mon Sep 10 06:00:00 EDT 2018
Democracy and Local Government
by Sargent Shriver Peace Institute
Our Quote of the Week shows Sargent Shriver's awareness of the diversity of the communities that make up the United States, and his profound belief in the right to self-determination.In a speech given during his tenure as Director of the Office of Economic Opportunity (the administrative office...
Mon Sep 03 06:00:00 EDT 2018
Mon Sep 03 06:00:00 EDT 2018
The Voice of Labor
by Sargent Shriver Peace Institute
Our Quote of the Week celebrates Labor Day with a call to the humanizing of American life. With this call, Sargent Shriver recognizes the importance of work in our culture, and, given this importance, he emphasizes the need for work to be satisfying, reasonable, and equitable.In a speech...
Mon Aug 27 07:12:00 EDT 2018
Mon Aug 27 07:12:00 EDT 2018
"The Only Genuine Elite"
by Sargent Shriver Peace Institute
Our Quote of the Week reveals some fundamental values of Sargent Shriver's that we must continue to uphold today: that segregating human beings by race, class, religion, or other identity-based characteristics is dangerous and unjust; and that service to others is a precious and valuable human...
