How police officers protected Black Lives Matter protesters during Dallas shooting; This 100-year-old public servant is from a time when Americans still believed in government; Money pouring in to support children of Alton Sterling, family of Philando Castile; ​How an adopted woman’s search for her family helped save a relative’s life; Muhammad Ali’s widow urges public to “be like Ali” to celebrate his birthday in 2017; The hardest part about making the Olympics for these Americans? Affording it.; ‘I still believe in man in spite of man': remembering Elie Wiesel in his own inspiring words;   For a better you, a better community and a better world   How police officers protected Black Lives Matter protesters during Dallas shooting An unidentified officer pushed a marcher out of harm's way. A mother shielded her son from bullets. By Elahe Izadi  •  Read more » This 100-year-old public servant is from a time when Americans still believed in government For Mortimer Caplin, JFK's IRS Commissioner, a good life has two things: Family and public service. By Colby Itkowitz  •  Read more »   Money pouring in to support children of Alton Sterling, family of Philando Castile Through GoFundMe accounts, thousands of dollars are being raised to support the families of the men killed this week. By Colby Itkowitz  •  Read more »   ​How an adopted woman’s search for her family helped save a relative’s life Lori Orton found her biological relatives — and a friend in her cousin Joe. When he needed her help, she was there. By Sarah Larimer  •  Read more »   ADVERTISEMENT   Muhammad Ali’s widow urges public to “be like Ali” to celebrate his birthday in 2017 Lonnie Ali says the new legacy campaign is what the late boxer and humanitarian would have wanted By Vickie Elmer  •  Read more »   The hardest part about making the Olympics for these Americans? Affording it. These athletes must raise money to train, to live and even to fly family to Rio. By Colby Itkowitz  •  Read more »   ‘I still believe in man in spite of man': remembering Elie Wiesel in his own inspiring words Here are 10 Elie Wiesel quotes to turn to when the world feels unbearable. By Colby Itkowitz  •  Read more »   ADVERTISEMENT   Recommended for you   Optimist Stories that inspire, to start your week on a positive note. Sign Up »         Share Inspired Life:       Twitter      Facebook Trouble reading? Click here to view in your browser. You received this email because you signed up for Inspired Life. For additional free newsletters or to manage your newsletters, click here. We respect your privacy. If you believe that this email has been sent to you in error or you no longer wish to receive email from The Washington Post, click here. Contact us for help. ©2016 The Washington Post, 1301 K St NW, Washington DC 20071