Go @TedKennedyJR!  He’s America’s lawyer for everyone who has a different ability. May he continue to lead the changes for all of us.

Susan Saint James was a giant of television and entertainment and @SpecialOlympics too. She was behind our athletes for over 50 years and never tired of cheering their gifts and abilities. My family loved her and treasured her generosity and warmth and goodness.

His Holiness @Pontifex welcomed Special Olympics athletes from across the movement at the Vatican today. The Pope praised the values our athletes live by: perseverance, joy, and teamwork.

Learn more: brnw.ch/21x5OC0

#SpecialOlympics

I know so many of us are feeling anxious and angry and looking for ways to ease tensions and build more hope. If that sounds at all like you, come join me for the World Community of Christian Mediation gathering in DC in September.  We’ve got the A team—Fr. Laurence Freeman, ia Norman, Ray Dalio and me too!  But it won’t be right without you!

The 2026 NGA Summer Meeting in Oklahoma City is almost here — and we've got new speakers to share.

🎙️ NBC News' Kristen Welker moderates a bipartisan Common Ground Town Hall featuring NGA Chair Kevin Stitt (@GovStitt), NGA Vice Chair Wes Moore, Govs. Jared Polis, Matt Meyer, and Phil Scott — plus Tim Shriver, UNITE CEO and co-creator of @TheDignityIndex.

Topics include: keeping the American Dream strong through innovation, energy and permitting reform; supporting education, student achievement and opportunity; federalism principles and the balance of power; and restoring dignity to politics.

Stay tuned next week for more speakers and additional session details → nga.org/summer-winter-…

#NGASummerMeeting

If you want to see the best of America at 250, look to the athletes of the @SpecialOlympics.

They are repping every state and calling us to the playing field, apologizing to no one for continuing to fight for a more inclusive USA.

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The Special Olympics family is deeply saddened by the passing of Zhaneta Gotsireli, President of Special Olympics Georgia. Zhaneta was a dedicated and passionate leader who devoted her work to advancing inclusion and improving the lives of people with intellectual disabilities ast three decades. Her contribution to the Special Olympics movement will be remembered with great respect and gratitude.

Sven Albrecht, President and Managing Director of Special Olympics Europe Eurasia, said: “Zhaneta was a true advocate for inclusion and a committed leader within our movement. Her passion, dedication, and humanity touched many lives, and her legacy will continue to inspire us. We extend our deepest condolences to her family, friends, and the Special Olympics Georgia family.”

Our thoughts are with her loved ones and colleagues during this difficult time.

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🤝Last night reminded us why sport is one of the most powerful global forces for diplomacy. Special Olympics was proud to co-host the 𝙋𝙖𝙧𝙩𝙣𝙚𝙧𝙨 𝙞𝙣 𝘿𝙞𝙥𝙡𝙤𝙢𝙖𝙘𝙮: 𝘼𝙙𝙫𝙖𝙣𝙘𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙄𝙣𝙘𝙡𝙪𝙨𝙞𝙤𝙣 𝙏𝙝𝙧𝙤𝙪𝙜𝙝 𝙎𝙥𝙤𝙧𝙩 event in Washington DC alongside French an evening that brought together Special Olympics Athlete Leaders, government leaders, ambassadors, and supporters united by a belief in the power of inclusion.
Damien Combredet-Blassel, French Ambassador for Sport, and David Evangelista, CEO of Special Olympics, sat down for a fireside chat that explored how inclusive sport strengthens diplomacy, advances international collaboration, and builds more inclusive communities worldwide — powers that will be on full display in July at the #SpecialOlympics Unified Football World Cup Paris 2026.

#PlayUnified #ChooseToInclude #Paris2026UFWC @SOLYMPICSFrance | @soeuropeeurasia | @SONorthAmerica

Join #SpecialOlympics in honoring Dr. Frank Hayden, who passed away at 96.

A pioneer of inclusion in sport, Dr. Hayden proved that opportunity can unlock the potential of athletes with intellectual disabilities.

Learn more: brnw.ch/21x2DAb

#ChooseToInclude

Inclusion takes center stage at the Special Olympics USA Games!

We are thrilled to announce @JonBatiste & @ddlovato will perform at the @2026USAGames Opening Ceremony.

📍Huntington Bank Stadium, Minneapolis | June 20 🎟️ Tickets: bit.ly/4doLMmV

#CallingAllChampions

There’s a new cheer for anyone ready to be an includer: “look, listen, lock!”

The great panthers of Bush Hill Elementary showed it off together with their amazing unified sports skills.

Don’t doubt that young Americans can make our country more just and more joyful. They’re hat!

#youthsportsweek #takebacksport #ChooseToInclude

We are so proud of our dad. “We Called it A War”, written by my father nearly 60 years ago, tells a story we need to hear today: the fight against poverty worked best when communities were invited in to lead in action. Authority wasn’t handed down.

Patients sat on community eighborhood leaders helped govern community action agencies.
Head Start supported children and their families.

Read this book and you’ll see the heart behind it all—how his faith led him to sit with people he disagreed with, how he met the country where it was instead of demanding it change for him, and how he gave his life to helping others help themselves.

He was not taken seriously and he soldiered on with humility and grit. He was treated with contempt and responded with dignity. He faced division, even in his own family, and tried to ease it. He trusted God. 

We don’t just need leaders like him—we need to believe in systems like these again. 

My siblings and I are so excited to share his work with you!!
Thank you, Dad!

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@RSargentShriver @mariashriver @bobbyshriver @Mark_Shriver

I am grateful for all the wisdom and energy that surfaced during my time in Switzerland.

There is no doubt in my mind that Switzerland is open for a new inauguration of the spirit and practices of inclusion and no doubt in my mind that our athletes will be able to move people inty and change into a more just and joyful future.

With three years until we celebrate the Games with pride, we have a powerful opportunity to create a lasting legacy in Switzerland for the world. Nothing less will do!!

.@TimShriver has dedicated his life to championing the inherent dignity of every person.

Inspired by his parents and guided by a deep commitment to faith and service, he has helped transform how the world sees individuals with intellectual disabilities: go.nd.edu/2026LaetareTim…

People ask me what gives me hope. Check out this story. Educators teaching dignity. Kids leading with dignity. A community intent on creating a culture of dignity. That’s what gives me hope.

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Pope Leo says it so well: the world is hungry for 'solidarity and diversity,' and @SpecialOlympics athletes teach us how to find it. When we play together, we learn how to live together too. Thank you, Pope Leo. We can’t wait to welcome you to our movement again.

Bravo to Josh D’Amaro, who will lead @Disney, one of the world's greatest creative and entertainment companies. He’s a fan of @SpecialOlympics, and we’re fans of his! Let’s continue to inspire people across the globe to envision a more inclusive, just, and joyful world.

@LeaderJohnThune Grateful for the continued leadership of @LeaderJohnThune in supporting @SpecialOlympics and advancing the spirit of inclusion at #SOHillDay.

@RepStenyHoyer @SpOlympicsMD Thank you, @RepStenyHoyer for your continued support of @SpecialOlympics and #SOHillDay

Congratulations to @SpecialOlympics Board member, @amadougallofall.

Watch Now - “Origin: The Story of the @theBAL". A true story of perseverance, determination, and humility. #ChooseToInclude @SO_Africa