@Re There’s still so much work to do to make our communities safe and supportive for everybody. Elected officials can join us by taking the @MBK_Alliance’s Reimagining Policing Pledge:
https://www.obama.org/mayor-pledge/
Re In Evanston, IL, Northwestern University faculty and students worked with their police department to develop recommendations to change the city’s use of force policy and improve training and accountability standards.
https://www.chicagotribune.com/suburbs/evanston/ct-evr-police-force-accountability-tl-0924-20200915-uhjn2j7qnnbbfmzywju2dih6ua-story.html
Re In Washtenaw County, MI, the new Task Force on 21st Century Policing will include community members, faith and nonprofit leaders, and mental health professionals. Plus, residents will be a part of the selection process for new officers.
https://www.clickondetroit.com/all-about-ann-arbor/2020/07/16/washtenaw-county-sheriffs-office-announces-new-role-police-reform-oversight-changes/
Re In Madison, WI, community groups will now choose the members of a new civilian police oversight board, which must include at least one member who was previously incarcerated.
https://madison.com/wsj/news/local/govt-and-politics/madison-city-council-approves-years-in-the-making-civilian-oversight-for-police/article_4e14b2fa-53d6-515e-93b3-3e8045303c2d.html
In June, I called on elected officials across the country to work with their communities to take steps to review and reform their use of force policies. Already, we’re seeing progress:
We've only got 20 days to go until Election Day – and we've got to vote for @JoeBiden and Democrats up and down the ballot. I talked to @PodSaveAmerica about this election, the 2020 Census, and the role we can all play to create change in the months ahead.
https://crooked.com/podcast/barack-obama-on-2020/
.@JohnBrennan is one of the hardest-working, most patriotic public servants I’ve ever seen, and our country is better off for it. As president, he was one of my closest advisors and a great friend. And in his memoir, Undaunted, you’ll see why. I hope you’ll read it.
Re This article is worth a read to learn more about why you should respond and what makes the 2020 Census different:
https://www.vox.com/recode/2020/9/25/21453207/what-is-2020-census-online-coronavirus-covid-deadline-ruling
Complete the Census before it's too late—it determines the resources your community will get over the next decade, from funding for roads and Medicare to political representation. Take a few minutes before the deadline tomorrow: Call 844-330-2020 or visit
http://my2020census.gov/
There's a lot at stake in this election. From getting this pandemic under control to building a fairer economy to taking on climate change and protecting our health care, your vote can make all the difference. Register today and make a plan to vote early:
http://iwillvote.com/obama
https://twitter.com/BarackObama/status/1316038685951954950
https://video.twimg.com/amplify_video/1316034461771980800/vid/720x720/EmihHC9lA70CjlSX.mp4?tag=13
And congratulations to my friend Alex Smith, for fighting back from a life-threatening injury to start at quarterback again for the Washington Football Team. It’s a testament to his strength, determination and the love and support of his family.
NFL: Alex Smith is active today for the first time since November 2018.
Proud of my friend @KingJames for his fourth title, fourth Finals MVP, and for not only living up to the hype after seventeen seasons, but surpassing it as an extraordinary leader both on the court and in the public arena fighting for education, social justice, and our democracy.
Health care is deeply personal to me. And I guarantee you that if I'm elected president, I will protect your family's health care as if it were my own.
https://twitter.com/JoeBiden/status/1315657223004065792 https://video.twimg.com/amplify_video/1315653598550855681/vid/720x720/a0-Q3f4JGk9TQcve.mp4?tag=13
Congrats to the @Lakers and @Seattlestorm on their championship wins! Proud of all the NBA and WNBA teams and players who've been using their platforms to take a stand for racial justice and encourage civic participation this season.
Join me for a conversation with @EricHolder and @allontheline. We’ll be talking about what’s at stake in this year’s election, the redistricting process, and ways to get involved in the fight to strengthen our democracy.
https://www.pscp.tv/w/ck99YDFlZGpuZ1ZyR0puRW98MWpNS2dYcHZFYllHTBdEgiRm3PRic3V2MHUPbLffH9o0xyd6AM1O_kq4Y_ra
A couple years ago, I met some promising young men working to prevent gun violence with @ChicagoCred. Talking with them reminded me that one of the best ways to make our communities safer is simple: Listen to—and invest in—voices like theirs.
The Obama Foundation: To create lasting change in Chicago, @ChicagoCred works with people who are most at risk of gun violence. We had the chance to sit down with a few members of their team to hear how they’ve been able to curb gun violence by investing in these young men.
http://obama.org/hope-amidst-violence/cred
💥 TONIGHT AT 5:30 PM ET 💥
Don’t miss our grassroots event with President @barackobama and AG @EricHolder! They’ll be discussing #FairMaps, saving our democracy, and much more. 🇺🇸
There’s still time to register! ⬇️
http://mobilize.us/allontheline/event/338099/
Re And make sure you watch his full speech—one of the best I've seen Joe give:
https://youtu.be/YoiUnwTz4lA
We have the opportunity to elect a leader who will unify this nation. And that leader is @JoeBiden. We don't have a moment to waste.
http://iwillvote.com/obama
https://twitter.com/BarackObama/status/1314317281560756227 https://video.twimg.com/amplify_video/1314279006406090752/vid/720x720/ECgQiglptRjBo3ZQ.mp4?tag=13
It’s going to take a lot of big-thinking and innovation to save the one planet we’ve got—and that’s why @KensingtonRoyal’s leadership on climate change can make a real difference.
The Earthshot Prize: Introducing The Earthshot Prize, the most prestigious global environment prize in history.
This new global prize for the environment will incentivise change and help to repair our planet over the next ten years – a critical decade for the Earth.
https://twitter.com/BarackObama/status/1314271994054152192 https://video.twimg.com/amplify_video/1313853573567074304/vid/720x720/RzVYCA_IM-7r9KEk.mp4?tag=13
