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Miss California USA to appear in conservative TV ad

Carrie Prejean, the Miss USA contestant from California who declared her opposition to same-sex marriage on the pageant stage, will star in a new $1.5 million ad campaign funded by the National Organization for Marriage.

People.com: Obama Apologizes for 'Special Olympics' Comment

"He expressed his disappointment," says Special Olympics chairman Tim Shriver

SI.com: John Rolfe: Obama's bowling flap and more

President Obama is well on his way to enshrinement in the Guinness Book of World Records for most miscues, stinks and brushfires in the first 100 days of an administration. The latest concerns his televised lament to Jay Leno on Thursday night that his bowling skills, or lack thereof (he recently bowled a 129), are worthy of the Special Olympics. Naturally, a sweaty apology to Special Olympics chairman Tim Shriver was issued and the Prez is now inviting Special Olympians to the White House to bowl or shoot hoops in a no-offense-it-was-just-an-unfortunate-little-joke-hah-hah gesture.

Special Olympics takes on use of 'R-word'

An unexpected and sudden spotlight on the Special Olympics, an organization that for more than 40 years has served and honored those with intellectual disabilities, comes less than two weeks before the nonprofit launches a new campaign: Spread the Word to the End the Word.

Obama mixes politics, comedy on 'Tonight Show'

President Obama mixed jokes with serious discussion Thursday during an appearance on "The Tonight Show with Jay Leno."

SI.com: Terry McDonell: Long Time Coming

This article is reprinted from the December 8, 2008 issue of Sports Illustrated.

SI.com: SI's Special Olympics Coverage

The Special Olympics turn 40 this year, and in this week's Sports Illustrated, the magazine pays tribute to Eunice Kennedy Shriver by honoring her with the inaugural Sportsman of the Year Legacy Award. If you'd like to contribute to the Special Olympics, click here. Here are several stories chronicling the event.

Commentary: Why 'Tropic Thunder' shouldn't be seen

I am so proud of everyone who turned out to Monday's premiere of the film "Tropic Thunder" to protest its unfortunate and humiliating portrayal of people with intellectual disabilities.

Time.com: Disability Groups Protest Tropic Thunder

Tropic Thunder is pushing the envelope too far for groups representing the mentally disabled

'Tropic Thunder' pushes envelope and then some

There's no question "Tropic Thunder" takes chances.

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