Maria Shriver
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People are traveling, gathering together, barbecuing, celebrating the 250th anniversary of this nation in various ways. And then we have this… An American service member using his right to free speech, guaranteed in our nation’s constitution. A right given to all of us every day. Regardless of your political affiliation, read or watch Major Jason Watson’s full statement. It’s powerful. He has served and is serving. He is speaking up and out, and for that he was arrested. Free speech, freedom of religion, a free press, the freedom to vote for who you choose, the freedom to love who you choose. These are all things we celebrate on our nation’s birthday. They are what makes us a democracy, among many other things. So as you gather, as you grill, as you plan your day, think of Major Watson, think of the freedoms you hold dear, and don’t just celebrate them, but make sure generations to come will have these rights as well! 🇺🇸
Maria Shriver558,765 次观看 • 20 天前
I’ve been thinking a lot about the extraordinary outbursts of the President of the United States against female journalists... well, actually against journalists in general and journalism. But it feels like he saves his most childlike behavior and irrational language for female reporters, calling them all kinds of names that kids in kindergarten are given times out for. It’s stunning to me to witness such behavior from any leader, any CEO, any person of influence or importance. I’ve never witnessed someone like this raging, this weekend with Meet the Press host Kristen Welker, just last week in the Oval Office with CNN’s Kaitlan Collins, calling women stupid or piggy, telling them to “smile”, calling them darling, demeaning their credibility. Every good man should denounce this behavior. Every person should be able to stand up for their colleagues and say “No more.” Imagine this man screaming like this at your daughter, your wife, your sister, your mother... would you stand for it? No, you wouldn’t! And neither should any of us. It’s unacceptable and undignified. Period. End of story.
Maria Shriver1,157,622 次观看 • 1 个月前
I’m sharing this beautiful and powerful song from Bruce Springsteen, that he wrote in dedication to the people of Minneapolis and in memory of Alex Pretti and Renee Good. Take a listen. The art of resistance, the voice of artists, well known and every day people all over the world singing, writing, speaking up and out is so inspiring. We the people are alive, empowered, and making a difference with our voices. My friends: use your voice in whatever way makes sense to you! Poetry, singing, writing, speaking, loving, cooking, painting. Show up in the way that you can. We are all creative beings with a voice. We the united people, of these United States, are rising above. We are showing that we care about our neighbors, our fellow human beings. Have no doubt the people are rising. It’s a beautful thing.
Maria Shriver266,365 次观看 • 5 个月前
I was grateful to see this video that Jim Acosta posted after the “Quiet, piggy” incident. That was followed by the president doing something similar to ABC News White House correspondent Mary Bruce, speaking to her in a way that was belittling, rude, and actually dehumanizing. In many respects, not only did he personally berate her, but then went on to talk about ABC News as fake. He then continued to dismiss the Khashoggi murder by saying “things happen” when he was asked about hosting the alleged mastermind of that murder in the White House, telling the press it was rude to bring up the incident. Having a free press is one of the most important parts of having a free society. It’s heartbreaking and maddening to watch the president of the United States degrade, dehumanize, and berate the press on a daily basis. I’m not saying the process is perfect. No institution is, and it’s made up of lots of different people, but to brand everything fake news to brand every reporter as incompetent and other such words is detrimental to having a free press that a free society can count on and can turn to for facts or the truth. I know everybody seems to be scared of this president’s wrath, of being called out by him, or being given one of his nicknames. But the president of the United States is supposed to be a person that brings out the best, that raises people up. It’s beyond belief to me as a journalist, as a woman, and as an American that this behavior is not called out by everyone who came to that White House dinner, who knows the importance of the press, and who cares about their fellow human beings. We don’t need to accept this behavior, nor should it be allowed to be normalized. Only if we keep calling it out, and I mean all of us, will it make a difference. #abovethenoise
Maria Shriver325,250 次观看 • 8 个月前
We all have a choice to be hopeful. Voting is a choice. Being a decent human being is a choice. We all have a choice to bring about the country we want. We all have the power. America has been a force for good. Yes, we have made mistakes, but we can and should learn from our history. We can walk forward into the future, embracing a better future, one that is for all of us, not just some of us. We can be a force for good, a force of hope. Thank you, Michelle Obama and Barack Obama for these beautiful words today, and congratulations on the opening of the magnificent Obama Library.
Maria Shriver52,621 次观看 • 1 个月前
May God bless you all during this holy season. May you hold those you love dearly. May you make time to be with those you care about and tell them so. And may you head into a new year filled with hope. I know it might feel tough right now to feel hopeful, but that is exactly why we must all take some time to reflect and find the light within. So, I’m going to focus on my refilling my light, strengthening my spirit, and surrounding myself with love. I’m going to take a break from social media for the rest of the year, and I’ll see you back here in 2026! ♥️ #takingabreak
Maria Shriver261,442 次观看 • 7 个月前
Today, our country feels leaderless. The temperature is rising, anger is boiling over, and truth itself feels fragile. But here’s the truth: each of us can step into that absence. Each of us, in our own way, can be the kind of leader this moment demands. Call it pastoring, call it tending, call it guiding whatever word resonates. Real leaders don’t bully or extort. They don’t pit us against each other. They listen. They allow silence. They speak truth. They hold space for grief and for hope. And every single one of us is capable of that kind of leadership right now, in our own lives.
Maria Shriver356,805 次观看 • 10 个月前
In this week’s edition of M!, I talked about this summer being a summer of friendship, a summer of connection. So many people in our country are lonely, divided, and scared to reach out. Reaching out is hard. Reaching out takes courage. Reaching out takes vulnerability. That is what I think Hunter Biden is doing here. He’s very open and honest about his own life, the mistakes he’s made and wanting to own up to them, while also wanting to reach out to others who might have gone through the same type of thing. I think Hunter’s desire to talk and start a conversation about addiction, about recovery is wonderful. He acknowledges that not everybody will like it and that people might complain about it, but I’m glad that he acknowledges it. He’s also been met by a lot of love a lot of friendship. People need support in their lives. Life is tough for everyone, so when someone says, I’m here to start a conversation about mistakes I’ve made, about what I’ve learned about recovery, about addiction, I think it’s moving. It’s scary for them, and I’m sure scary for those who want to reach out and start that conversation with him, but in the spirit of this being the summer of friendship, the summer of connection, and in the spirit of moving forward and reaching across the divide, why not support someone who’s trying? Let this be your reminder or your nudge to reach out to someone you’ve not spoken to, whether because of a political difference, distance, or just because. Let today be the day you reconnect, and start your summer of friendship and connection off with an outreached hand.
Maria Shriver59,664 次观看 • 1 个月前
I’m so amazingly proud to be a part of this groundbreaking initiative with the The White House! Today, President Donald J. Trump established the first-ever White House Initiative on Women’s Health Research by First Lady Melania Trump, galvanizing the federal government, the private sector, and philanthropy to improve women’s health. This is a big step forward for women’s health research. It must be national and federal policy to fund research that impacts and improves women’s lives. This is the beginning of getting us some answers on Alzheimer’s, heart disease, menopause, depression, osteoporosis, lung cancer, and more! #womenshealthmatters
Maria Shriver754,193 次观看 • 2 年前
For years, I’ve been trying get answers to questions, questions about women’s health. For years I’ve heard the same thing over and over, “We don’t know.” How is it that we don’t know about half our population? Because we haven’t researched them! Women have been ignored in clinical research. Well now, the The White House is helping us get answers! I have been working with First Lady Melania Trump on the Women’s Health Research Initiative, and last week, $100 million in federal funding was announced or research and development into women’s health from the Advanced Research Projects Agency for Health. But this is also a call to all the tech companies, the innovators, the inventors, the game changers — we need you! We need your minds, your help to get these answers. We can make a difference by working together, and changing the way we think about women’s health. Who’s ready? #womenshealthresearch
Maria Shriver398,635 次观看 • 2 年前
As Kamala Harris reminded us all today when I joined her in Michigan with Liz Cheney, do not despair. Yes, we are all feeling anxious, stressed, unsure. But this is a moment for us all to decide how we want to move forward. To recognize that we all have a decision to make, and while we might disagree, that is part of the process. The American people have the power in their hands to choose the next president by exercising their right to vote. Let’s rise to this moment, but not give in to the hate and division. We can disagree on many issues, yet still come together in the end. In fact, today, I bore witness to what coming together for the good of the country looks like — country over party. That’s a decision only you can make, and only you get to decide. But in the end, do not despair. #vote
Maria Shriver266,476 次观看 • 1 年前
Bruce Springsteen shared today that his mother, Adele, had passed away yesterday. Adele was a fixture at her son’s shows, and would often be seen on stage dancing with him. In 2021, he shared that Adele had been diagnosed with Alzheimer’s 10 years earlier, and that while the disease had taken a lot away, “the need to dance hasn’t left her. She can’t speak. She can’t stand. She can’t feed herself. But when she sees me, there is always a smile. Still a smile. And there’s still a kiss. And there’s a sound which she makes when she sees me. It’s just the sound but I know it means ‘I love you.’” Bruce posted this video of him and his mother dancing to swing music in tribute. May we all keep dancing, keep singing, and keep feeling the music. Sending love your way the Springsteen family. ♥️
Maria Shriver321,948 次观看 • 2 年前
To the women of America, the Women’s Health Research Initiative is our moonshot! Just like my uncle, President Kennedy, got us to the moon, this administration is going to help us get answers to the questions we have about our health. This is our moment, this is the time. Not because it is easy, but because now is the time. And I’m thrilled to get to sit before another great president tonight at the #StateOfTheUnion to hear him address this nation. Will you be tuning in?
Maria Shriver308,378 次观看 • 2 年前
On this historic day, I am feeling emotional. I am feeling excited. I am feeling ready. I am honored to have cast my vote for Kamala Harris and Your Next Vice President. I am grateful that we live in a country where we all get to cast our vote. Where we all get to make our voices heard and be part of the process. Where you and I get to decide who we want to lead and how we want to live. No matter where you live, your vote matters! Make sure you vote by the end of the day. Head to to get all the information you need! #electionday
Maria Shriver230,077 次观看 • 1 年前
No matter who you vote for, I hope you don’t take the opportunity to vote for granted. Today is primary day here in California, as well as Iowa, Montana, New Jersey, South Dakota and New Mexico. Voting is also underway in a host of other states for their primary elections across the country. While we won’t always agree on who is best, on who should win (especially here on social media), I hope we can agree on the power of voting, of showing up, of casting a ballot, and making our choice in this democratic process. Today, I showed up, and I hope my neighbors and fellow Californians did as well. And as we await the results, let’s be grateful that our voice matters, that we can contribute, that we are part of this exciting process! Have you voted in your state’s primary election? 🗳️
Maria Shriver23,619 次观看 • 1 个月前
I’ve always respected Steve Kerr for his coaching and the way he uses his voice to speak to the moment. Here he is bringing us together, to inspire us, to move humanity forward about the current events in Minnesota. I wrote in M! this weekend about how we can become our higher selves, our better angels, and moving humanity forward… together. This moment transcends politics, sports, media. It’s bigger than who you voted for. It’s bigger than each of us. It’s a moment to reflect and come together. To recognize that there really is more that unites us than separates us.
Maria Shriver60,924 次观看 • 5 个月前
My aunt, Ethel Kennedy, was a truly extraordinary woman, mother, aunt, grandmother, and friend. She lived a life full of deep meaning that influenced not just those of us close to her, but so many others. In 2012, my cousin @roryekennedy made an absolutely beautiful documentary about her mother called “Ethel,” which these clips are from. It’s available to watch Actually HBO Max, if you want to learn more about her remarkable life. ♥️
Maria Shriver170,045 次观看 • 1 年前
I’m thrilled and excited to see the choice of Cardinal Robert Prevost as our new pope! How truly exciting to see a pope, not just who is American, but from my hometown of Chicago — born just 2 months before me. Pope Leo seems to be the kind of voice the world needs now. For the church, for our country, for our shared humanity. I believe that he is a voice for all of us, a voice of kindness, compassion, and love. I believe that he can continue on the courageous ministry and legacy of Pope Francis, and help us all recognize that love is what will bring us together. I think the world is ready for his voice. Welcome, #PopeLeo!
Maria Shriver108,281 次观看 • 1 年前
Today was my great friend Hoda Kotb’s last day on the TODAY. She is taking a leap into a new chapter, one of her own choosing, one of her own design. I couldn’t have been happier than to be by her side today, and really any day to be by a friend’s side that I love so dearly! I wanted to be there to cheer her on, to remind her of her unique gifts, her love of others, her desire to help others, her passion for health and wellness, and bringing it into the lives of others. Hoda is alive in her life! She is one of the best humans I know — loving, generous, kind, fun, and so enthusiastic about life. Join me in wishing her well as she embarks on this exciting new chapter! #inspireheartsandminds
Maria Shriver118,566 次观看 • 1 年前