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Beginning March 6, Virginians can level the playing field with a temporary, emergency measure to make sure their voting power is not diminished.

Early voting begins March 6, and Election Day is on April 21. Vote YES.

To learn more and get involved, go to virginiansforfairelections.com.

05.03.2026 13:21 πŸ‘ 1565 πŸ” 372 πŸ’¬ 17 πŸ“Œ 11
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Free and fair elections are the cornerstone of our democracy. But right now, they’re under attack.

Several Republican-controlled states have redrawn their congressional maps to give themselves an unfair advantage in the midterm elections.

05.03.2026 13:17 πŸ‘ 17423 πŸ” 6138 πŸ’¬ 497 πŸ“Œ 255

Congratulations to the U.S. Men’s and Women’s hockey teams, Alysa Liu, Breezy Johnson, Mikaela Shiffrin and all the amazing Olympic athletes representing Team USA.

22.02.2026 22:05 πŸ‘ 17970 πŸ” 2318 πŸ’¬ 374 πŸ“Œ 109
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"You're not alone in being able to figure out how we push back and come up with new solutions."

14.02.2026 23:03 πŸ‘ 1763 πŸ” 408 πŸ’¬ 62 πŸ“Œ 20
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Great sitting down with Brian Tyler Cohen to talk about everything from the courage we saw in Minnesota, to how Democrats can be true to our values and get stuff done, to how we’re building a community of changemakers at the Obama Foundation. youtube.com/watch?v=uI-hgSE5QIw

14.02.2026 20:42 πŸ‘ 19026 πŸ” 4542 πŸ’¬ 520 πŸ“Œ 180
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WATCH: Trump, EPA's Zeldin announce end of scientific basis for U.S. action on climate change The Trump administration on Thursday revoked a scientific finding that long has been the central basis for U.S. action to regulate greenhouse gas emissions and fight climate change, the most aggressiv...

Today, the Trump administration repealed the endangerment finding: the ruling that served as the basis for limits on tailpipe emissions and power plant rules. Without it, we’ll be less safe, less healthy and less able to fight climate changeβ€”all so the fossil fuel industry can make even more money.

12.02.2026 19:46 πŸ‘ 27623 πŸ” 11752 πŸ’¬ 2074 πŸ“Œ 1011
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Republicans are still trying to pass the SAVE Actβ€”a bill that would make it harder to vote and disenfranchise millions of Americans. Join @redistrictingaction.org and tell your member of Congress to vote no: act.redistrictingaction.org/a/natl-saveact-cte

11.02.2026 23:03 πŸ‘ 15740 πŸ” 7343 πŸ’¬ 449 πŸ“Œ 342
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Annotating the Judge’s Decision in the Case of Liam Conejo Ramos, a 5-Year-Old Detained by ICE (Gift Article) Our critic annotates the barbed wordplay of a decision challenging the Trump administration’s theory of executive power.

Here’s a useful reminder of what our federal courts SHOULD be doing to uphold our constitutional traditions:

03.02.2026 18:58 πŸ‘ 8422 πŸ” 2954 πŸ’¬ 238 πŸ“Œ 106
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Opinion | Let the Arms Race Begin

If Congress doesn’t act, the last nuclear arms control treaty between the U.S. and Russia will expire. It would pointlessly wipe out decades of diplomacy, and could spark another arms race that makes the world less safe. This piece is worth the read.

02.02.2026 14:01 πŸ‘ 7838 πŸ” 2736 πŸ’¬ 327 πŸ“Œ 152

As we mark 100 years of celebrating Black history, let’s honor the sacrifices of the leaders who came before us, and recommit ourselves to continuing their work.

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Black History Month is a time to recognize the lived, shared experience of all Black folks who have fundamentally shaped, challenged, and ultimately strengthened America. It’s about taking an unvarnished look at the past so that we can create a better future.

01.02.2026 17:08 πŸ‘ 17308 πŸ” 5128 πŸ’¬ 347 πŸ“Œ 229
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How to help the resistance to ICE in Minnesota β€” and beyond What Minnesota’s immigrant communities need from you now.

In Minneapolis and many other communities across the country, we're seeing people come together to peacefully protest and support their neighbors. If you're looking to get involved, here are some ways to help:

28.01.2026 20:30 πŸ‘ 10982 πŸ” 3784 πŸ’¬ 265 πŸ“Œ 141
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Opinion | Minneapolis Reveals Where Trump’s Deportation Agenda Is Going

Here’s a podcast that does a good job of laying out what’s at stake, and why all of us need to get off the sidelines to demand change.

28.01.2026 15:02 πŸ‘ 2957 πŸ” 911 πŸ’¬ 505 πŸ“Œ 296

More and more Americans are voicing their outrage at the tactics being deployed by federal agents in Minnesota. But it’s important to understand the broader implications of what this administration is doing, and the threat it poses to the basic freedoms of every American.

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The killing of Alex Pretti is a heartbreaking tragedy. It should also be a wake-up call to every American, regardless of party, that many of our core values as a nation are increasingly under assault.

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Change has never been easy. It takes persistence and determination, and requires all of us to speak out and stand up for what we believe in. As we honor Dr. King today, let’s draw strength from his example, and do our part to build on his legacy.

19.01.2026 14:01 πŸ‘ 2812 πŸ” 517 πŸ’¬ 74 πŸ“Œ 16

Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. dedicated his life fighting for equity and justice. He taught us that even in the face of intimidation and discrimination, we must never stop working towards a better future – a lesson that feels especially relevant today.

19.01.2026 14:01 πŸ‘ 24510 πŸ” 6364 πŸ’¬ 522 πŸ“Œ 237
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In this new era, taking action on redistricting is not optionalβ€”it is essential. We know the work ahead will require persistenceβ€”but we were built to meet this moment. Join us & President @barackobama.bsky.social in the fight for a representative democracy: act.redistrictingaction.org/a/nraf-dec2025

29.12.2025 17:18 πŸ‘ 1274 πŸ” 390 πŸ’¬ 66 πŸ“Œ 22
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Merry Christmas! Michelle and I hope you have a wonderful holiday filled with light and joy.

25.12.2025 16:01 πŸ‘ 69456 πŸ” 6870 πŸ’¬ 2855 πŸ“Œ 762
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Visible from nearby streets to miles beyond, excerpts from President Obama’s remarks during the 50th anniversary of Bloody Sunday in Selma, Alabama, started going up at sunrise today on the exterior of the Museum at the Obama Presidential Center. They are a reminder: β€œYou Are America.”

23.12.2025 22:49 πŸ‘ 1234 πŸ” 244 πŸ’¬ 35 πŸ“Œ 8
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While in Chicago, I took a tour around the Obama Presidential Center. I can’t wait for you all to visit in June 2026. Here’s a sneak peek:

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I’m always inspired by the young people I meet through our @obamafoundation.bsky.social Voyagers and Scholars programs. Together, they’re creating change and tackling some of the world’s most pressing challenges.

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I’m so proud of the talented Leo High School Choir and all they are doing to represent the South Side of Chicago!

12.12.2025 15:07 πŸ‘ 17002 πŸ” 3112 πŸ’¬ 690 πŸ“Œ 311
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I couldn’t leave Chicago without getting a cut from my old barber, Zariff!

11.12.2025 23:56 πŸ‘ 17547 πŸ” 2890 πŸ’¬ 736 πŸ“Œ 311
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Chicago is where Michelle was raised, where I got my start as an organizer, and where we built a family together. When the Obama Presidential Center opens next June, it will be our way to give back to a city that has given us so much. obama.org/presidential-center

10.12.2025 21:44 πŸ‘ 12894 πŸ” 2455 πŸ’¬ 387 πŸ“Œ 148
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I had fun reading to some Burke Elementary students at the Chicago Public Library today. When the Obama Presidential Center opens next year, we’ll have a new branch of the library for the community to enjoy.

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During this season of giving, let’s do what we can to give back to the communities that have given us so much. From our family to yours, have a wonderful Thanksgiving!

27.11.2025 14:14 πŸ‘ 16597 πŸ” 2699 πŸ’¬ 480 πŸ“Œ 102

Violence has no place in America. Michelle and I are praying for the servicemembers shot in Washington, DC today, and send our love to their families as they enter this holiday season under the most tragic of circumstances.

27.11.2025 01:15 πŸ‘ 23099 πŸ” 3618 πŸ’¬ 774 πŸ“Œ 264
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Viola Fletcher, Oldest Survivor of the Tulsa Race Massacre, Dies at 111

As a survivor of the Tulsa Race Massacre, Viola Ford Fletcher bravely shared her story so that we’d never forget this painful part of our history. Michelle and I are grateful for her lifelong work to advance civil rights, and send our love to her family.

25.11.2025 00:45 πŸ‘ 28823 πŸ” 6747 πŸ’¬ 489 πŸ“Œ 274

To all those who bravely served our country, thank you to you and your family for your extraordinary service. The sacrifices that all of you have made to protect our country will be honored, today and every day.

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