Nov 2022
On our blog, we share our Quote of the Week as well as other insights about our work and about 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 Sargent Shriver or about one of the issues he cared about? Share your story with us by emailing it to info@sargentshriver.org. Maybe we'll post it here!
Nov
01
"The new problems which should be challenging our imagination"
by Sargent Shriver Peace Institute
Our Quote of the Week makes a prescient observation about the priorities for preserving our collective well-being. And it underlines a truth that we can no longer afford to ignore: to overcome our global challenges, nations must work together.In 1975, Sargent Shriver gave this Speech to the...
Nov
08
What Democracy Means
by Sargent Shriver Peace Institute
Our Quote of the Week makes clear that democracy is a high-stakes, people-powered enterprise. This is an important reminder as Election Day draws to a close and we prepare to process the results of the midterms.Sargent Shriver spoke these words on the day he ended his Presidential campaign...
Nov
22
Celebrating, with Gratitude
by Sargent Shriver Peace Institute
Our Quote of the Week expresses love and gratitude for life, and emphasizes the reverence with which we must protect each other. We couldn’t think of a more relevant message for Thanksgiving 2022.Sargent Shriver gave a joyous but rather unusual speech on the occasion of his mother’s birthday in...
Nov
29
Standing as an Advocate, at Home and Abroad
by Sargent Shriver Peace Institute
Our Quote of the Week reminds us that we cannot be credible advocates for others abroad unless we treat our own people with humanity.This week's quote comes from the 1974 Speech at the University of Notre Dame on Civil & Human Rights. Avid followers of the Quote of the Week will remember that...
