Bobby Shriver
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My cousin’s Super Bowl ad used our uncle’s faces- and my Mother’s. She would be appalled by his deadly health care views. Respect for science, vaccines, & health care equity were in her DNA. She strongly supported my health care work at
@ONECampaign
&
@RED
which he opposes.
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Any
#veteran
out there considering their vote, please watch
@JoeBiden
’s answer to the “veterans” question. No prepared speech, no teleprompter. Informal. Don’t you want this energy running
#va
, working
#Homelessness
#suicide
, healthcare?
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Chris Wallace just said he’s been covering conventions since 1964. He said Trump’s entrance tonight was the most moving thing he’s seen in his career. Did he cover the 1964 Democratic convention when Robert Kennedy walked on after his brother was murdered?
@CNN
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#Kennedy
family votes for Biden! For me, his strong suppprt of
@PEPFAR
(when the idea was not popular) is very important. Similarly, he supported
@GlobalFund
when it was untested. People are ALIVE because of these health care triumphs. Critical for America’s moral leadership.
“It’s not enough to wish the world were better, you must make the world better”
@POTUS
President Biden, you make the world better. Happy St. Patrick’s Day ☘️
@vradenburg3
@Mkennedycuomo
@vickikennedy2277
@amykennedy715
@pjk4brainhealt
@roryekennedy
@maxeykennedy
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Never got to meet my uncle Joe. He was killed in action piloting an American navy bomber headed to Nazi Germany 1944. My Mom (his sister) said her family never recovered. Thinking about him and all the families who never recovered. Alas.
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So proud of my brilliant sister
@mariashriver
who made this Women’s health initiative happen today. So many great discoveries will arise from this new focus. Congrats to
@POTUS
#Biden
and
@FOTUS
Jill Biden!
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The idea that
@tribelaw
has spent his last day in a classroom seems impossible. Generations of lawyers have studied his great treatise, “American Constitutional Law”. The lucky few went to his class. His brilliance, kindness & decency blessed us all! Ty Larry!
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Mom’s bday. She created an enormous, enduring public good, the
@SpecialOlympics
movement.The list of great entrepreneurs? She’s at the very top. Her passionate love for her sister, Rosemary, joined to the Irish dislike of bullying, watch out!
@herbritts
foto.
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The idea of America. “We’ve never lived up to it. But we’ve never walked away from it either”
#Biden
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Most of the “smart money” laughed at the
#Peacecorps
. They also said women should not become volunteers because, “you know”. Dad and the volunteers made it a giant success. So much understanding and wisdom arose from folks working together.
On this day in 1963, Sargent Shriver was on the cover of Time in his capacity as first Director of the Peace Corps. We're grateful that Peace Corps volunteers continue "to promote world peace and friendship" by working on important local projects in communities around the world.
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Remembering my Dad today. He never spoke about his
#Naval
service in World War 2. When
#Alzheimer
’s crept up on him, he suddenly started to tell awful stories. He’d kept those to himself for decades. Respect & gratitude to all those who suffer with their memories.
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Today, I miss my Mother. Not in a sentimental way. I miss her judgment. She was a tough judge of people, ideas and history. She “knew”, from deep experience, how to think about & solve hard problems. We need “Mother’s judgment” today in
#Minneapolis
& throughout
#America
.
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My Uncle Joe, killed 1944 while flying
@USNavy
bombing mission against
#Nazis
. 29. Friends said that his parents, Joe & Rose Kennedy, never recovered from his loss. My Mom, his sister, talked a lot about his leadership, how the oldest kid influenced 8 siblings.
#MemorialDay
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Maria and Dr Biden shake hands. Hooray!! $12 billion for women’s health announced. Most federal research $ has been spent on mens’s conditions. Congrats
@mariashriver
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History lesson from
@KamalaHarris
!! Justice Roger Taney died in October 1864. Abraham Lincoln did not make a Supreme Court appointment until after the election. He knew that the next President, with a new mandate, should make that appointment. Why not now
@realDonaldTrump
?
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Dad named & started
#HeadStart
on this day in 1965. He knew “early childhood education” needed a new name, one that would persuade Americans that the “War on Poverty” was fair & winnable! Substantive results for kids every year since then. Hooray for Sarge!
@HeadStartgov
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Dad passed 12 years ago today. Remembering him & his amazing partnership with my Mother.
@SpecialOlympics
,
@PeaceCorps
@HeadStartgov
@LSCtweets
@jobcorps
,
@FosterGrands
all created by this duo. Entrepreneurial stars! And 5 kids! Wow.
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At Hyannis
@Starbucks
this morning, a young employee asked whether he could buy coffee I could take home for the family. He said he was so sorry for our loss & had heard many were traveling here for Saoirse’s funeral. He had so much deep spirit & kindness in his face. Blessings
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I have many
#texas
friends. Can’t understand why decent folks elect men like
@GovAbbott
or
@SenTedCruz
who, today!!, say there’s “nothing we can do” & “thoughts and prayers”. Pls consider when you vote for Governor. Does
#abbot
represent what is best about you and your family?
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So great to see President
#Biden
looking well and happy. He’s having fun, seeing his friends. He even seems happy to see folks who don’t support him. A true mensch.
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Class guys. Thank you!!
@SpecialOlympics
Forget about bets,
@GovParsonMO
and I are teaming up for a cause near and dear to both of our hearts -- the
@SpecialOlympics
.
We’ll be donating signed Super Bowl memorabilia to raise funds and support for some truly incredible athletes.
Now let’s keep this game goin. Go
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This young man died in the North Carolina murders. He ran TOWARD the coward & a loaded machine gun. The murderer shot him: before he died, he knocked the guy down & jammed the gun. Folks are ALIVE today because of this courage. Trying to imagine his parents’ grief. Impossible
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Does anyone - Anyone- watching
#Biden
’s White House speech now say to themselves “I wish Trump was giving his speech now on this topic”. ? I know folks voted for him, but do you miss his speeches? Real question! Me? I’m so relieved! Feels like many answered prayers.
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The surviving crew of PT 109 salutes (1961) their skipper who had just been inaugurated President. Wonder what they would have thought of Trump calling them and their fallen comrades “losers”? Wonder what President Kennedy would have thought?
#veterans
#VETERANSforBIDEN
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Worth remembering that Mom fought hard to stage these Games. Many “important” people said “should not be done”. Others said competition would “upset” the athletes. Maybe it would “embarrass” the parents? Despite objections, she persisted! Changed the world.
@SpecialOlympics
Today, celebrate 56 years of change, bravery and inclusion with us! Join the
#InclusionRevolution
and honor Eunice Kennedy Shriver's legacy through the
#SpecialOlympics
movement. 🏅
#ChooseToInclude
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How great to see Mother on the
@U2
screen next to
#pattismith
! Both fought for spiritual values. Revolution =
@SpecialOlympics
.
#joshuatree
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“Who are you?” Great question Maria! My question: Who are we? Please call/write your Congress people. And please consider calling your local school & ask them to join the
@SpecialOlympics
unified schools program. Your kids will love it.
This is one of the few issues both parties agree on and we need that in our country today. This is a values issue.
@BetsyDeVosED
who are you?
How do you make your decisions?
We cannot move our country forward with cuts like this.
You are cutting the soul of our country.
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How about Ma’s smile. And that green jacket? A star!
Happy
#StPatricksDay
! In June 1963, JFK spent 4 days in Ireland. A descendant of Irish immigrants, he was welcomed warmly throughout his travels in the country, and met some of his relatives in the Kennedy family homestead.
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Sad to see the Catholic Church in Rome issue a rule today that priests cannot bless gay couples. The standard is whether a relationship is “positively ordered to receive and express grace.” So no gay union can “receive and express Grace?” The wrong rule! “Who am I to judge?”
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Well said
@mariashriver
Vote!
I still can't believe a U.S. senator said this in 2018
@mitchellreports
. Unimaginable to me. He couldn’t handle a quarter of most women’s to-do lists.
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I once asked Mom about creating
@SpecialOlympics
“What led you to persevere when everyone told you it would never work?” “Rage” she said. Justice is an emotion! Fighting this injustice became her life’s work. Activists can use their “rage”. It works!
Today, we celebrate Rosemary Kennedy's birthday. Eunice Kennedy's unconditional love for her older sister, Rosemary led to the creation of Special Olympics.
To learn more about Rosemary's legacy 📺➡️
#InclusionRevolution
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#Chrislawford
was a fighter. He fought his addiction every day. He fought for his beautiful children. He visited his friends. He brought his dogs everywhere. A lifelong buddy. He won because he always tried hard. Blessings on his many friends, wonderful sisters and kids.
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In our country’s history, there has never been a
#SupremeCourt
confirmation during an election. Never. Why not? If you’re thinking about it, why now? Can you think of a reason to override 200 plus years of history?
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Happy birthday to
@PSchwarzenegger
, investor, movie star, philanthropist & all around mensch. And yes, welcome to the hat club.
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For me, one of the greatest “ads” ever made. Take a look. And wait for it!
Join the
#InclusionRevolution
and celebrate what makes you, YOU! Act now to get involved
#SpecialOlympics
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Seeing John Lewis march is somehow indescribable. This man has embodied, fought, spoken and marched in every dangerous moment. A leader for the ages!
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Imagine arriving at an active shooting scene. Late at night...Every fiber of your mind is saying “take cover” or “be careful”. And yet, you open the door & go toward fire. You go to save lives. No greater love.
#ronhellus
. Respect to his family.
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Dad’s birthday today. A Purple Heart recipient (Battle of Guadalcanal), he started
@PeaceCorps
& each program of LBJ’s “War on poverty”.
@LSCtweets
@HeadStartgov
&
@jobcorps
. Job Corps patch is on the amazing suit! Married 55 years, 5 kids. What a guy!
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Powerful folks tweet & speak on Memorial Day. Yet they do nothing for
#veterans
during the year. Folks, speaking is not enough. You must prioritize vets on other days. Secure their mental health care, end vet homelessness, and do it right now! Please.
@VATheRightWay
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This is the signing ceremony creating the Peace Corp. Dad turned President Kennedy’s vision into many opportunities for young Americans to serve. On this day of sad memory, I hope the youthful spirit you see in this photograph inspires your work for peace.
@PeaceCorps
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Mother changed the world. Saved so many families from despair and shame. Justice is still
@SpecialOlympics
goal.
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Remembering Dad. A scholarship student in college & law (Depression crushed his family), he fought WW2 on a battleship, married Mom, started
@PeaceCorps
,
@HeadStartgov
,
#jobcorps
,
#communityaction
, helped
@SpecialOlympics
become worldwide & 5 kids! Sarge!
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Proud of my brother
@AnthonyKShriver
, the entrepreneur who, at 19, created
@bestbuddies
& has expanded from friendships to jobs and now housing for folks with special abilities. Bike rides raise funds for their life changing work. Amazing success.
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Killed in action flying a combat bombing mission World War 2. My mother’s oldest brother, Joseph Patrick Kennedy, Jr. Her siblings and parents never recovered from his loss, she said. This irreparable loss lasts forever for so many families. Respect to their lifelong struggle.
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Why America is not supporting these folks? Serious question.
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Miss my cousin Chris Lawford on his bday. A tireless worker who loved his pals, his kids, his dogs and his sober life. His books & speeches on
#recovery
&
#addiction
inspired so many to achieve their
#sobriety
. A great, very brave person.
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I met
#DrFauci
during my work on the global
#hiv
#AIDS
pandemic. I remember thinking “wow, he’s a true star.” He’s showing that again here. He’s a true and truly fantastic leader. Hooray. Please watch.
@ONECampaign
@RED
Dr. Anthony Fauci: "When all this is over, and as we've said, it will end. We will get over Coronavirus, but there will still be health disparities, which we really do need to address in the African American community."
Full video here:
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Empty residential building (one of many) at
#VA
#LA
.
#Homeless
#Vets
in tents across the street! No
#mentalhealth
care. No
#peer
support programs, etc. YEARS go by while politicians praise “our vets” on
#VeteransDay
.
@Transition46
, let’s fix this ASAP.
#Biden
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Best line of the day!
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When he was in Congress, Patrick wrote (and passed!) legislation that requires insurers to give parity to mental health. He’s still fighting to enforce that incredible legislative achievement! Hooray for parity & for
@PJK4brainhealth
Happy Birthday to my best friend and biggest supporter,
@PJK4brainhealth
! Today, we celebrate the incredible man you are and the beautiful journey we're on together. We love you!
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50 years ago today on Soldiers Feild
#Chicago
, Mom organized the first ever
@SpecialOlympics
games. Changed the world forever. Athletes lit the Flame of Hope there today. Hooray!
#InclusionRevolution
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Knowledge of history?? Consider George Bush, Navy aviator shot down WW2 and survived, his crew died. John Kennedy, his boat sunk in open ocean, swam to safety (at night!) & pulled his injured crew through the water with a rope in his teeth. Mr
#Musk
, maybe a correction?
Last time America had a candidate this tough was Theodore Roosevelt
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Happy birthday to the greatest sister in the world. Always present for her kids, her brothers and her pals. A brave leader, she makes wild and precious days happen for all of us. Celebrating
@mariashriver
today!
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@HawleyMO
is an intellectually dishonest person. A
@YaleLawSch
graduate & Supreme Court clerk, he knows the Pennsylvania law was legally enacted. And all courts (including Trump appointed judges) have rejected his lie.
@stltoday
called him out today. Horribly true.
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Few men tweeting about abortion decision? Wake up fellas! How many ever asked a girlfriend to abort? How might your life have changed if you had children at 17, 19 or 23 yrs old? Do we want cops arresting our daughters? Arresting sons who help their girlfriends? Arresting you?
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6 minutes. No matter your policy views, watching this calm explanation of “the rule of law” is worth your time. Law is “the value of values”. Values make America great. Hooray for
@Liz_Cheney
Freedom only survives if we protect it. We must speak the truth. The election was not stolen. America has not failed.
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Marine Sgt. Nicole Gee, killed in Kabul last August. See the look in her eyes? That kindness makes America. I’ve seen it at food pantries, Special Olympics games, Best Buddies, Big Brother/Sister events, churches, mosques & synagogues, at community works that unite us. Rip.
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Plus the President and
Dr
#Biden
are working to increase federal research $$ for women’s health care. These $ have been primarily spent on men. Many activists have urged change.
@mariashriver
gets it done! Lives will be saved. Hooray!
#Biden
Women make up half the population but, for far too long, have been understudied or even not included in health research. I am so grateful to the Biden Administration, who is working to change that through the first-ever
@whitehouse
Initiative on Women’s Health Research, which I
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It’s time. Time for candidates who wear masks, wait in line & bring the kids to see what voting feels like.
#SouthCarolina
, this is your new Senator!
@harrisonjaime
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One building has been fixed &
#vets
live there. This proves housing can be done! Why is the
@realDonaldTrump
administration waiting to start fixing the many, empty buildings?
@SecWilkie
,
#veterans
(including women and children) are living in street tents. Now!
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Important policy idea! Police records from death by suicide (including any note!) should not be public. Terrible strain on survivors. Change those rules! Beautiful piece.
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These windows were made between 1225-1250. I’ve been trying to imagine those years. The faith & artistic vision - and the love that preserved them through 800 YEARS of war, famine & disease. Today they are gone.
#notredame
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My Mother. Having fun at her 84th birthday party. Her husband of 50 years in the background. Pretty great!
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Imagine the
@apple
ops team’s experience and clout! Incredible that they are out there scouring the globe for masks. Ty & Hooray! Btw,
@Boeing
, put your ops team to work on stuff like this (ventilators?). Stop your dopey CEO’s ridiculous bailout negotiating.
Proud to share we’ve been able to source 10M masks for the US and millions more for the hardest hit regions in Europe. Our ops teams are helping to find and purchase masks from our supply chain in coordination with governments around the world.
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The last, & most powerful idea, in the Declaration of Independence? “We mutually pledge to each other our lives, our fortunes, and our sacred honor.” Will you sign that (or another)”pledge to each other” today? Without community pledge, declarations of rights cannot be enforced
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Maybe the doctors working for
@SpecialOlympics
have better judgement about protecting vulnerable athletes than this Governor? Then he threatens a disabilities charity with a $27 MILLION fine? Is that ok with his base? Unreal.
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Thank God for
@JoeBiden
. Really, he’s a blessing. His speech is calm yet strong, smart & straightforward. He evokes the “majesty” of America. Asks Trump to “step up” and stop the violence being committed in Trump’s name.
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History will be very very hard on folks who participate in this horrible activity. Their children’s children will judge them. Ironically, those judgements will break their families. There is no possible reason for this. None.
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One of the bravest, smartest, toughest speeches by anyone on any topic. I know... "she's your Mom" but take a look and see if you agree.
"The right to play on any playing field - You have earned it!"
#MondayMotivation
RT to celebrate Eunice Kennedy Shriver's birthday!
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My folks on their wedding day in 1953. How about Dad’s shoes and hat? Mom = gorgeous.
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Armed folks threatening Black voters In Philadelphia? Never, ever thought I’d see that is America. Folks, please pray tonight for everyone who goes out to vote tomorrow.
@bewokevote
@iamdeontaylor
@VanJones68
NO ONE IS CHEATING IN
#PHILADELPHIA
. They have the right to
#VOTE
in
#Philly
without being intimidated. Groups like shouldn't have to hire security to be able to pick up grandmothers and get them safely from the nursing home to the polls. CUT IT OUT.
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Vance praises his Mother’s sobriety. A great story and a beautiful moment. Let’s hope he extends that praise/respect to Hunter Biden’s sobriety. And to all those struggling with addiction.
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@mariashriver
at her First Communion! Happy Birthday to the greatest sister ever! Celebrate!
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Every
#VeteransDay
, powerful people say “thank you for your service”. Then they leave thousands of
#vets
#homeless
in
#LA
. Veterans administration owns 388 acres. Will they build
#housing
this year? Vets have waited WAY too long. A crime to desert folks in the street.
Marine Sgt. Nicole Gee, killed in Kabul last August. See the look in her eyes? That kindness makes America. I’ve seen it at food pantries, Special Olympics games, Best Buddies, Big Brother/Sister events, churches, mosques & synagogues, at community works that unite us. Rip.
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I remember watching Mr. Ginsburg tell stories. (He was my Dad’s law partner).
#RBG
frequently looked bemused. When she spoke, his expression was reverence. An incredible couple! Praying that she is with Marty tonight in Paradise.
#JusticeGinsburg
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Proud of my sister’s determined work on this daunting disease. Take a look at her
#Alzheimer
’s advocacy story. In particular, note the fact that women are more vulnerable than men. Needs more research & caregiving!
@mariashriver
@womensalz
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I think about his kids, my cousins. They’ve all suffered. Some, his son (my childhood pal) David, were too broken & passed. Others fought (and are fighting) strong demons. Every child of a murdered parent is, somehow, murdered too. Prayers & Mercy on each of them today
Today, we remember the life and lasting legacy of Robert F. Kennedy. May his commitment to justice for all continue to inspire us.
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“There was blood pouring everywhere”. “The ears are the bloodiest part”. “I felt serene”. “When I rose…”. Unreal rhetoric.
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#Johnlewis
was almost killed (they cracked his skull) by Alabama state police in 1965 for marching across a bridge. Here he is, 55 YEARS later, with stage 4 pancreatic cancer, standing on
#BlackLivesMattter
street in Washington DC getting ready to march again. Respect!
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JD Vance blames Biden for starting the Iraq war (“my community paid the price”). How is that possible? Do people believe that? He knows it’s not true (folks, Bush was President) & yet he says it to great applause.
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Thrilled that my genius sister
@mariashriver
will be at State of the Union tonight. She’s worked long & hard on womens’ health care. Federal research focuses on men’s disease/dosages, etc. Time to focus on women! Many lives will be saved!
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This powerful image really moved me. Folks are offering themselves to be handcuffed. There is so much hope & change in spiritual power.
#BlackLivesMatter
Portland, Oregon
stunning to see thousands of protestors laying down on the bridge with their hands behind their backs.
this may be the largest, most diverse movement in american history.
#BlackLivesMatter
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Court packing? Please consider these facts: Since 1969, Democrats have appointed 4 Supreme Court justices: Republicans appointed 15 (4 of them by presidents who lost the popular vote).
And, as everyone knows, McConnell refused to hold hearing on Obama's nominee.
@JoeBiden
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Happy Birthday to the greatest sister EVER. She’s doing it all: Mom, friend, publisher, best selling author, Alzheimer’s activist, all around leader. Hooray for
@mariashriver
!
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This is a creepy misuse of President Kennedy’s goodwill & reputation. The idea that JFK’S ideas depended, in any way whatsoever, on
#Trump
supporter
@CoryGardner
is 1000% absurd. I’d bet every member of our family is for
@Hickenlooper
.
I brought both parties together to finally fulfill a conservation promise John F. Kennedy made in Pueblo, CO more than 50 years ago ⬇️
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Where are the owners?
Oakland is closing schools bc of COVID-19. We support this decision but are concerned a/b the 18,000+ kids that rely on school for 2+ meals daily.
@eatlearnplay
is donating to
@ACCFB
to ensure every child has access to the food they need. Join us & donate
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