YOU DECIDE: RESPONSE TO JAMES COMEY'S MUST-SEE TV
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People everywhere paused on Thursday and listened closely as former FBI director James Comey shared his story for the first time since his firing. There is a lot to unpack from what he said. Now, we must decide what we believe and wait for what comes next. Tell us: what did you think?
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AMAZON CEO JEFF BEZOS' BRILLIANT NEW IDEA
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On the topic of strong leadership and vision, I can't think of a better example than this idea that's come to light from Jeff Bezos. Genius.
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LOOK WHO MET UP FOR DINNER...
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President Barack Obama and Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau also briefly got the spotlight this week after they got together for dinner and talked about the future of leadership in North America. Who would you take to dinner if you could?
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CHECK OUT WHAT GAP IS DOING TO 'BRIDGE THE GAP'
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Since we're inundated with ads everywhere these days, it's always uplifting to see one that has a message for good. The retail giant Gap's new "Bridging the Gap" campaign, which launched this week, aims to celebrate the idea of American optimism.
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SPORT'S MOST PRESTIGIOUS AWARD GOES TO...
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Finally, perhaps my favorite news story this week was this one. My mother, Eunice Kennedy Shriver, will be posthumously awarded the Arthur Ashe Courage Award at this year's ESPYs. I couldn't be more proud. I think my brother Timothy, who will be on hand to accept the award on July 12, said it best when he described why she is so deserving of this honor.
Arthur Ashe was also a revolutionary, but you may not remember the African American athlete and trailblazer. Watch this video to learn his inspiring story.
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PASSIONATE VIEWS & POWERFUL PERSPECTIVES
FROM ARCHITECTS OF CHANGE
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"In These Times, We Can't Let Terror and Fear Colonize Our Hearts."
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Architect of Change Jack Kornfield, one of the world's most celebrated spiritual leaders, shares his advice on how to manage our new reality and how to find freedom, joy and love right where you are.
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One Year Later: "Pulse Night Club Was More Than a Club. It Was a Place Where One Could Feel Free and Loved."
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Architect of Change Matt Jacobi reflects on how we can collectively be leaders of love and work to prevent tragedies like the one in Orlando from becoming our norm.
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"Imagine a Politics That Forgoes the Pursuit of Power for Forgiveness, Compassion and Generosity."
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Architect of Change David Kim believes our leaders are leading with too much cynicism and fear. He founded the movement the "Love-Driven Politics Collective" to try and change that.
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ARCHITECT OF CHANGE OF THE WEEK
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HOW THESE YOUNG PEOPLE ARE CHANGING THE LIVES OF SENIORS WITH THEIR PRESENCE AND THEIR LOVE
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Take your idea of college housing and throw it out the window. Today, we honor these Cleveland area student-musicians who have passed up dorms to live, serve and spread the love in a local retirement community instead. Check out their experiment.
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Today, we share with you this reflection on the power of love from Architect of Change Rumi, which was sent to us by Sunday Paper reader Carmen Rivera-Jara. If you have a poem or quote you think we should feature, please write to us.
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A SUNDAY PAPER READER SPEAKS UP
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After last week's Sunday Paper, reader Jessica Bollinger wrote us to share a tradition she participated in that relates to today's message of love and unity.
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A THOUGHT FOR THE WEEK AHEAD
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ATTEND AN INSPIRING CONVERSATION
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"My First Coloring Book Is On Sale Now!"
As a daughter of Alzheimer's, I am pleased to have created "Color Your Mind" - a coloring book filled with resources and activities for individuals with Alzheimer's and the people who love them. I hope you'll order a copy today and use it to connect with your loved ones. Also, be sure to watch my conversation with Dr. Richard Isaacson about the book.
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