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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 Dec 17 06:26:24 EST 2018
Mon Dec 17 06:26:24 EST 2018
Addressing the Financial Barriers to Health Care
by Sargent Shriver Peace Institute
Our Quote of the Week is from a fiery speech to the American Public Health Association, in which Sargent Shriver discusses the importance of making health care available to all citizens, particularly those in poverty. We invite you to read the speech; Sarge's lessons from the War on Poverty...
Mon Dec 10 06:00:00 EST 2018
Mon Dec 10 06:00:00 EST 2018
"The Resources and the Know-how to Eliminate Poverty"
by Sargent Shriver Peace Institute
We continue this month’s look at poverty through Sargent Shriver’s eyes with a decisive and optimistic Quote of the Week on the subject. In a statement to the House Education and Labor Committee of the US Congress,[1] Sargent Shriver presented his poverty plan in preparation for a vote on...
Mon Dec 03 06:00:00 EST 2018
Mon Dec 03 06:00:00 EST 2018
Be Community Action
by Sargent Shriver Peace Institute
Our Quote of the Week emphasizes the role of Community Action in tackling poverty. Initially a concept that emphasized local service to empower individuals and families dealing with economic hardship, Community Action was central both for the War on Poverty and for Sargent Shriver, who...
Mon Nov 26 06:00:00 EST 2018
Mon Nov 26 06:00:00 EST 2018
Giving Young People a Head Start
by Sargent Shriver Peace Institute
With our Quote of the Week, we continue our series about poverty. This week, we focus on one of the pillars of the War on Poverty and one of the great engines and equalizers of our society: education. Sargent Shriver tackled his poverty work in the same way he tackled most things -- with...
Mon Nov 19 06:00:00 EST 2018
Mon Nov 19 06:00:00 EST 2018
"Equality and Justice and Dignity"
by Sargent Shriver Peace Institute
Our Quote of the Week is the first in a series about poverty. As we prepare for Thanksgiving and think about the many things for which we are grateful, our thoughts also go to the millions of people who lack economic opportunity and who struggle without proper access to education, health care,...
Mon Nov 12 05:19:00 EST 2018
Mon Nov 12 05:19:00 EST 2018
From Warrior to Peacemaker
by Sargent Shriver Peace Institute
This past Friday, November 9, we celebrated what would have been Sargent Shriver's 103rd birthday. Then, yesterday on Veterans Day, we honored those who have served in the US military. Taking both of these events into account, our Quote of the Week remembers Sargent Shriver as a warrior who...
Mon Nov 05 07:10:00 EST 2018
Mon Nov 05 07:10:00 EST 2018
The Politics of Service
by Sargent Shriver Peace Institute
On the eve of the 2018 midterm elections, our Quote of the Week describes a service-oriented notion of politics. It is notion that Sargent Shriver embraced with enthusiasm and energy for the people he served throughout his life.In his speech to the New York University Class of 1964, Sargent...
Mon Oct 29 06:00:00 EDT 2018
Mon Oct 29 06:00:00 EDT 2018
The Importance of Human Rights
by Sargent Shriver Peace Institute
Our Quote of the Week demonstrates the importance that Sargent Shriver placed on human rights. His powerful message about the sanctity of every human being is timely in a moment where basic protections and respect for people, particularly those considered to be different or "other," are...
