Maria Shriver
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Mama & Mama G / Open-Hearted & Open-Minded Journalist
Joined January 2009
Thank you to everyone who helped make I AM MARIA a No. 1 Instant New York Times Bestseller! I’m humbled, blown away, and thrilled that so many people are reading poetry. I’m honored and grateful that my reflections of heartbreak and healing are resonating with so many of you, and
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As I always tell my kids, how you exit any situation says a lot about you. Always go out with class and elegance and manners. So disappointing that no one in Trump family, not one person stood up to show up to honor their country tomorrow. That is a disgrace.
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#WillSmith says he wants to be a vessel for love. Love is not violent. Love is not what was displayed on a global stage tonight. #Oscars.
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On this day in 1963, my uncle was killed by an assassin’s bullet. I was in 3rd grade at the time. I was taken out of class and sent home. This day is forever seared into my heart and mind.
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On this day in 1968, before many of you might even have been born, my uncle, Robert F. Kennedy was gunned down while running for president. Gunned down on his victory night. He left a devastated pregnant wife and ten children and a shattered extended family.
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.@GregAbbott_TX, @tedcruz, @JohnCornyn. Every one of you must answer for this. Do something right now, tonight, or get out.
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I hear some on the news saying that women are panicking and scared. I don’t like the word panicking, it sounds hysterical. What we are is pissed off and angry, but also focused and committed. The majority of the country did not want this.
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My heart goes out to Bruce Willis and his family, & also my gratitude for shining a much needed light on this disease. When people step forward it helps all of us. When people get a diagnosis it’s extremely difficult, but also for most a relief to get a diagnosis.
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As heartbroken as I am, as pissed off as I am, I refuse to be silent. I refuse to give up. Women across this country are going to rise up like you’ve never seen. If you thought we were a lot before, just wait.
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Thinking of President Biden and Dr. Jill Biden on this historic day. I’m sending them gratitude and love for their service to our country. 🇺🇸❤️💙
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Let’s go!.
BREAKING: Former U.S. Congressman Beto O’Rourke is considering a run for Governor of Texas against GOP incumbent Greg Abbott in 2022. RETWEET if you would support @BetoORourke against Trump puppet Greg Abbott!
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But here we are. So you say you want a revolution? Well we have one right here, right now.
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I have watched this several times. “Sir, you are out of line.” We all need to get out of line. The line we’ve been waiting in isn’t moving. The line we’ve been waiting in is stalled. Get out of line, speak up. We’ve waited in line for too long.
Beto O’Rourke confronts Gov. Abbott in the middle of a press conference on the Uvalde school shooting, saying, "The time to stop the next shooting is right now and you are doing nothing.". In response, officials on stage call him a "sick son of a b—h" and police escort him out.
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We must be clear about never, ever allowing Donald Trump near political office ever again. He needs to be held accountable for all that he has done to our beloved country. We must also be vigilant about others who will do the same. We must demand better.
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I’m heartbroken about @TimRyan’s loss in Ohio. He got no help from the Democratic party, but he ran a brilliant campaign and he’s such a good man. What a loss for Ohio and for our country.
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Wyoming, you should be so proud of your Congresswoman!.
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Everyone who loves this country should be horrified by what this January 6th Hearing is unveiling.
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The fact that @POTUS Biden made this trip overseas is a big deal and should be applauded. His speech was powerful and it was powerful to see him meet refugees. This is leadership.
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I wanted to take a moment to thank everyone who served on the @January6thCmte. It was tough and painstaking work. It was service to we the people! They acted as investigators, and they were in pursuit of the truth at every step of the way.
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All three honored my family by being there today. They were each wonderful. @ChrisDJackson.
📸 President Biden, President Obama and President Clinton at Ethel Kennedy's funeral today. Three great presidents.
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Let’s remember here the jury acted with courage. Let’s not forget that justice was handed down. There will be a lot of spinning, but nothing can change the fact that he was found guilty on all 34 counts. It’s stunning to me that the Republican party cannot muster the courage to.
Today, a jury found Donald J. Trump GUILTY on ALL 34 felony counts.
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I find it interesting that so many are surprised Independent women are breaking for Harris, or that Boomer women are lining up for her. Independent means we have our own minds. Boomer means we have been through it. We have fought like hell in so many arenas—for sure we are not.
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If you are watching results, breathe. It’s going to be a long night—just breathe 🙏.
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Again—Harris is going to win. Stay focused, keep working, be calm, and carry on. We’ve got this 🙏.
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Liz Cheney to her Republican colleagues defending former President Trump: "There will be a day when Donald Trump is gone, but your dishonor remains.".
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My heart is breaking for President Biden. If the rumors are true, let’s be compassionate. A good man who has devoted his life to serving his country. Regardless of your party, this is a human moment. This is as tough as it gets.
President Biden may decide to drop out of the presidential race as soon as this weekend, according to several top Democrats who believe the rising pressure will persuade the 81-year-old.
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It’s worth noting how different men with power behave. President Biden had all the power in the world and gave it up. He passed it on. He’s reminding us what strong, brave men do. #PresidentialAddress.
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I'm thinking of @drbiden too on this day, who I’ve had the honor of working closely with. None of us know what she's going through. Let's be kind!
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I’m standing in the airport, read this and laughed. Let’s go, silent women! It’s going to be okay. You are doing the right thing 🙌.
🚨NEW: Former GOP Rep. Barbara Comstock predicts a Harris victory, stating that “I think there’s a silent group of women who will crawl over broken glass to vote against Trump and who will quietly vote for Harris.”. RETWEET if you stand with Comstock in support of Harris!
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Tough loss tonight for @BetoORourke, who ran a great campaign. I really respect the hard work he did, all the hands he shook, all the people he met. It was impressive to watch.
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Yes it is. Pass it forward 🙏 @ianbremmer.
the courage required to show up for navalny’s funeral is worth our appreciation.
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I’m so, what’s the word right now? I can’t say it. Everyone is focused on whose wearing what at the Met Gala and women’s rights are taking the biggest hit in plain sight. I wish everyone would focus on one thing. We need everyone to focus on the news coming out regarding #SCOTUS.
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On this day in 1963, my uncle was killed by an assassin’s bullet. This day is forever seared into my heart and mind. Go gently today, as millions of people are working through their trauma. Millions of people are grieving things that happened years ago or decades ago, or just
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I second this 💯 @AdamKinzinger.
Want to create change in America? Get rid of the electoral college and force all candidates to compete for all Americans.
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We should never get to a place where we sit and watch a movie star hit someone on global television then, moments later, get a standing ovation while talking about love. #WillSmith #Oscars.
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Thank you for your service. Thank you for your fight. Thank you for your determination. Thank you for your heart. We’ve got you, @KamalaHarris. Let’s go! 👏💙🇺🇸.
When you love something, you fight for it—and I love this country with all my heart.
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You are really good at explaining things as they are, @PeteButtigieg. You do it honestly, calmly, and clearly. Thank you for your service, your intelligence, and the twinkle in your eyes! 🙌.
Eliminating the right to choose is one of the few campaign promises Donald Trump actually kept. That tells us a lot about what he would do next, if given the chance.
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Great statement, @Schwarzenegger. Right decision. Let’s go 👏.
I don’t really do endorsements. I’m not shy about sharing my views, but I hate politics and don’t trust most politicians. I also understand that people want to hear from me because I am not just a celebrity, I am a former Republican Governor. My time as Governor taught me to.
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The more I think about Trump’s threat to withhold aid to fire victims, California should think about making its federal taxes contingent on responsible federal action….
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I, for one, am glad that the President spent a long time on the phone with Putin. Diplomacy still matters. It still works. We all should hope it does because no one wants a war.
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Oh, this is a good one 👏 @NAACP.
For the record: You cannot have an abortion in the 9th month. You cannot have an abortion after birth. If we didn’t keep banning books, maybe we wouldn’t have to clear that up. #Debate2024.
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This is a powerful message from Ukraine’s First Lady, #OlenaZelenska. She’s a mother, a wife, an accomplished professional, a patriot. Never forget that when one person serves in politics, the whole family ends up serving. That is most definitely the case here. #StandWithUkraine
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.@pink said that after watching President Biden make his difficult decision she felt, “Ok, love can win. Good can win. We can do this.” #AnswerTheCall.
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It’s funny how life has a way of repeating itself. This top photo was taken on October 24, 1963 when my uncle, President Kennedy handed my mother, Eunice Kennedy Shriver the signing pen after signing the Child and Mental Health Bill into law. My mother was a staunch advocate for
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President Biden today was brave. He was strong. He was factual. He told the truth. Let’s open our eyes. Let’s be brave enough to hear the truth. A leader tells you the truth and leads you forward. That’s what happened today. This is a new year. Our country needs us. Let’s go.
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It’s true what Meghan Markle told @Oprah, we don’t know what goes on in people’s lives behind closed doors. That’s something we can all remember.
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As fires burn, as families and lives are upended, the last thing we need is the president criticizing our state. Just get us the help we need. Do it now.
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All hands on deck for @JoshShapiroPA in Pennsylvania. That’s important for our democracy. In fact, it’s critical.
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I love Joe Biden. I know he’s a good man. I know his heart is good. I know he’s dedicated to our country and is surrounded by good people. Tonight was heartbreaking in many ways. This is a big political moment. There’s panic in the Democratic party. It’s going to be a long night.
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My aunt, Ethel Kennedy passed this morning. What a life she led. What a huge family she created and leaves behind. I’m so glad I was able to laugh with her this summer, to share memories with her. She was a devoted sister-in-law to my mother, a one of a kind aunt to me and my
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Ladies unite. Let’s go. This is how it’s done 🙌 @POTUSVP47.
Country over party. When we fight; we win! 32 days until Election Day!
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Courage is when you do something hard, heartbreaking, and painful… and you do it anyway. Love you, Caroline. Always have, always will. #profilesincourage
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Love the tone of the @JoeBiden town hall. I can actually hear the answers and the questions because no one is screaming.
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This is absolutely huge. The ability for Medicare to cover in-home health care would be life changing to so many families. This would be a monumental step in changing our system of caregiving, helping to lower costs, reduce financial strain, and decrease the emotional burden on.
I took care of my mother when she was sick with cancer—I know that caregiving is about dignity. My plan will allow Medicare to cover in-home health care, which will lower costs and reduce the financial and emotional stress for families across the country.
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Now I hope everyone will leave her alone and allow the privacy she and her family need.
A message from Catherine, The Princess of Wales
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Every woman, I repeat, every woman of every age, every color, every political affiliation should condemn this, should raise their voice about this, should be terrified about this. Just a few short months ago women’s health advocates were optimistic for the first time in.
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What a statement from former President Carter, “Rosalynn was my equal partner in everything I ever accomplished. As long as Rosalynn was in the world, I always knew somebody loved and supported me.” It doesn’t get better than that. And let’s not forget her groundbreaking work in.
Rosalynn Carter, the humanitarian and mental health advocate who transformed the role of America's first lady, has died. She was 96.
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It’s Friday and I’m excited. Not because it’s Friday, but because I feel a part of a wave, a part of a people’s revolution, not just a women’s revolution. I feel like almost everyone feels hopeful about preserving our democracy. I feel like they’re hopeful about the future. I.
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Really impressed over and over by this talented man. Those who get to vote for him are lucky. Texans, you have a chance to change things up in a good way. I hope you will. I believe you will. Good luck, @ColinAllredTX!.
WOW!!! Colin Allred just smashed a grand slam with his debate answer against Ted Cruz:. “Sen. Cruz treats our border communities like he's going on some sort of safari…He tries to look tough, then goes back to Washington and does nothing to help.".
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This is the most important job in the world, the most important seat in the world. Only the best in this country should occupy it. Only someone duly elected by “We the People”. Only someone with the highest integrity. Only someone who cares about all of us. Only someone who
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I find it fascinating that the President chose to go after the woman who is the career diplomat. Not the men who testified. #ImpeachmentInquiry.
BREAKING: As Yovanovitch testifies about being undermined from within the US government and feeling threatened by the president, Chairman Schiff pauses the impeachment hearing to read President Trump's tweets attacking Yovanovitch while she was testifying.
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Oh my god. This is every woman’s nightmare. This is a terrifying image.
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Never doubt that gun violence lives on in the hearts, minds, and bodies of those left behind. Never doubt the trauma that gun violence leaves in a family. It wreaks havoc. It devastates lives, and in his case, it altered a history that could have been, that might have been.
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On this day in 1963, my uncle was killed by an assassin’s bullet. This day is forever seared into my heart and mind, as well as so many others. Go gently today, as millions of people are working through their trauma. Millions of people are grieving things that happened years ago,
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I know there is a lot of election anxiety right now. I know this race is close, but the Vice President @KamalaHarris is steady in her lead. Let’s try to stay above the noise. Let’s be steady, focused, and determined. Focus on voting all across the ballot wherever you live and.
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Love this, @stridinstrider. You are electing a team. You are voting for a vision. You are voting for decency, dignity, and democracy. Pass it on.
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Well said, @Liz_Cheney. I’m sorry you are the focus of this. Totally unacceptable. We are with you.
This is how dictators destroy free nations. They threaten those who speak against them with death. We cannot entrust our country and our freedom to a petty, vindictive, cruel, unstable man who wants to be a tyrant. #Womenwillnotbesilenced #VoteKamala.
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OMG @ColinAllredTX leading in Texas over Cruz! I know it’s early, but wow would that make me jump for joy!.
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To the men in my life, to men everywhere; to the women in my life, to women everywhere—let’s honor ourselves, our safety, our futures and may others honor us too. May we vote for our present and our future.
That speech Michelle Obama just gave was one of the best of this entire cycle. She is unbelievable. Here’s how she brought it home.
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I’m curious what happened in the last 48 hours from Friday when President Biden said he was eager to get back on the campaign trail to now ending his reelection campaign. Who or what changed his thinking?.
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What the…?!.
JFK Presidential Library and Museum shuts down in Boston due to Trump executive order
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There may be no pushback from his Republican colleagues, but mustn’t there be pushback from the rest of us? This kind of language is destructive to our country, our culture, and every living person. No one is safe under this man. I cannot understand how anyone can condone this.
"Note how [Trump] has escalated in recent years. in 2016, it was lock her up. And now this has moved to hang Mike Pence and execute General Milley. The brutality is the point here" - @SykesCharlie w/ @NicolleDWallace
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Ask yourself today, what kind of country you want to dedicate your life too. It’s going to take all of us .to get to better! #robertfkennedy.
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The ‘kid with the stutter’ was eloquent, moving, and inspiring. He gave this country his heart and soul. Then he stepped aside to let us all decide. #PresidentialAddress.
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.@shannonrwatts is challenging white women to show up for Harris—I’m so in. Here’s Shannon’s list of things you can do:. Phone bank .Knock on doors.Combat misinformation .Talk to your friends & combat their fears.
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Tina Turner was iconic, talented, and fierce. What a journey. What a life, filled with great highs and great lows. She left an abusive marriage. She found love again. She made her way in this world, selling millions of albums. She became a mother, she experienced terrible
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Two weeks from today is my birthday. I am confident that we will all wake up to a Harris-Walz victory. It will be a glorious gift. It will begin a new era. Each of us can work for this to be so. You can see light at the end of the tunnel. Work hard, stay focused, stay above the.
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This breaks my heart. Life is so fragile. Make today matter. You never know. @BeschlossDC.
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A smart group of women. This group of women has seen a lot, have endured a lot, and want a different future. That’s why they’re voting for Kamala Harris. I’m one of them. @shannonrwatts.
AARP polling shows that women over 50, who vote at high rates and feel misunderstood by politicians, have shifted support to Kamala Harris more than any other demographic group.
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.@KamalaHarris addressing campaign staffers says “we love Joe and Jill” and then @JoeBiden chimes in on the phone “I’m watching you, kid, I love you.”.
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As the sun sets on another week, I find myself so exhausted and angered by this President’s cruelty, his mocking language, his overall behavior. His presence tarnishes the most prestigious job in the world. And that’s a fact.
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If we demand a cognitive exam from one, demand it from the other. This beating up on one candidate while letting the other ride with nothing is inexcusable. Press, do better.
I’d like Trump to release his cholesterol levels and undergo full heart exam.
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This is why people have trouble trusting politicians. This was inevitable. It’s so discouraging when people say this and then do the exact opposite. You don’t know who she is or what she believes—can’t believe anything she says now!.
BREAKING: Former presidential hopeful Nikki Haley announced Wednesday that she will support Donald Trump in the upcoming election. Let's take a look back at her comments about the former president during her campaign.
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President Biden’s speech was beautiful, moving, and inspiring. Now he leaves it up to the people to take it from here. #PresidentialAddress.
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Remember what @senatemajldr did when President @BarackObama wanted to make his Supreme Court appointment during an election year. He said no new SCOTUS appointments. The same should apply to @realDonaldTrump. Remember your words @senatemajldr.
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We can honor Uncle Bobby on this day by using our voices to imagine a better country for us all. Uncle Bobby asked at the end of this speech he gave the night MLK was killed, “what do you want to dedicate your life to?” He was killed 8 weeks later.
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I hope my fellow Americans who have stood behind former president Trump .might now, in light of his comments on Putin yesterday, be able to see him for who he truly is. That’s no lie. Eyes wide open. See what’s true. Please finally accept this truth.
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Today, every one of us is vulnerable to gun violence. Every one of us could be killed for what we believe, what we say, how we act. It doesn’t have to be so. We can do better!Those of us personally impacted .can raise our voices, and tell about the pain, the grief, the trauma.
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Listening to these @January6thCmte hearings makes me sick to my stomach. Truly. Donald Trump can never run again, can never come near public office, nor can any of his enablers. It’s just beyond. I don't care what political party you belong to, this is a crime against all of us.
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Cassidy Hutchinson is such a courageous American. Thank you, Cassidy.
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Agree, @JoJoFromJerz . President Biden always tries to do this. He rises above. Class act.
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This man moves humanity forward every single day. He is such an inspiration. Devoted his whole life to public service. Sending him and his family my love, my respect, my support. #jimmycarter.
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My dad started Head Start. Head Start has changed the lives of millions of families. Head Start’s work is vital to children and working families today. This is a potential disaster. Let’s not let this happen!.
Advocates worry over possible cuts to Head Start
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Love this from my friend, @jonbonjovi. We are in the home stretch! Check in with your heart, think about our future, think about who we want our kids to look up to. Let’s go Harris-Walz, bring it home 👏👏.
The People’s House is a song that celebrates this beautiful place that we call home, from sea to shining sea. The truth matters. And the truth is on election day I’ll be voting for @KamalaHarris and @Tim_Walz because I believe in the power of we, not of me. I’ve written a song
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We should never have someone in this office who ridicules people, who incites people, or who bullies people. I know everyone is innocent until proven guilty in this country, but we the people deseve someone whose innocence isn’t in question! #TrumpIndictment.
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