MICHAEL GERSON
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Opinion: She changed a nation: Kennedy Shriver was a civil rights hero 
WASHINGTON — Eunice Kennedy Shriver was a civil rights hero, and unique even in that select company. Most civil rights revolutions are made by rhetoric and law — ignited by protest, summarized in memorable speeches and confirmed at bill signings. In founding the Special Olympics, Shriver led a revolution of sport and competition that forever changed the way Americans view people with intellectual disabilities, and the way that many of the intellectually disabled view themselves. It was America’s most joyful civil rights movement — a revolution of play.
By Michael Gerson , August 14, 2009
Opinion: Honeymoon is over for Obama
WASHINGTON — Barack Obama’s political honeymoon is now over. It was steamy and nice while it lasted. The 44th president was elected as a voice of reason transcending stale ideological debates and a symbol of unity in a nation long afflicted by bigotry. He seemed, on brief public acquaintance, to be pragmatic, positive, steady, moderate and thoughtful.
By Michael Gerson , August 11, 2009
Opinion: It’s difficult to truly let go
WASHINGTON — In the venerable tradition of summer, my wife and I sent our two children — a tween and a young teen — off to camp last week. Both boys had butterflies, evidenced by their distracted silence in the car to the airport and the pained, nervous wave from beyond security. But this year there were no tears.
By Michael Gerson , August 04, 2009
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