@When Michelle and I launched the @ObamaFoundation, we turned to you first. We read your letters and emails, and listened to your ideas. Five years later, we’ve come a long way with your help — and we’re even more excited about what’s next.
http://www.obama.org/5-years
Thanks to the life-saving work by scientists and our government’s top medical experts, we have COVID-19 vaccines to protect us. This is what happens when we trust science, and hardworking doctors and researchers set out to do big things.
https://www.nytimes.com/2022/01/15/health/mrna-vaccine.html
Congrats to our newest cohort of @ObamaFoundation Europe Leaders! These bright, innovative young people are tackling the most pressing issues in their communities, and I can't wait to see what they can do together.
The Obama Foundation: Our newest cohort of #ObamaLeaders are tackling a broad range of issues, but they also have a lot in common: each has made a significant impact in their respective communities across Europe. We're excited to follow their journeys this year.
Get to know the new #ObamaLeaders:
Happy birthday, Michelle.
My love, my partner, my best friend...
With the King family marching today, we remember that the fight for voting rights takes perseverance. As Dr. King said, “There are no broad highways to lead us easily and inevitably to quick solutions. We must keep going.” May we honor his memory through action forged in faith.
Re We've seen how the Affordable Care Act continues to help folks—especially in states that didn't expand Medicaid—get the peace of mind they need. But we still have more work to do to expand access to quality, affordable health care.
https://www.cnn.com/2022/01/13/politics/obamacare-aca-red-states-medicaid/index.html
Tomorrow, January 15th is the last day to sign up for health care until the fall at
President Biden: Great news, folks. A record 10 million people have enrolled in health care through
This Saturday, January 15th, is the last day to sign up, so be sure to go to
http://healthcare.gov/
http://healthcare.gov/
The House just passed the Freedom to Vote: John R. Lewis Act. Now the Senate needs to do the same. It's the best way to protect the right to vote, end partisan gerrymandering, and restore crucial parts of the Voting Rights Act.
Re That’s why I fully support @POTUS’s call to modify Senate rules as necessary to make sure pending voting rights legislation gets called for a vote. And every American who cares about the survival of our most cherished institutions should support the President’s call as well.
Re The filibuster has no basis in the Constitution, and in recent years, it has become a routine way for the Senate minority to block important progress on issues supported by the majority of voters. But we can’t allow it to be used to block efforts to protect our democracy.
Now is the time for the U.S. Senate to do the right thing and call a vote on crucial voting rights legislation. Future generations are counting on us to protect our democracy. I wrote out some thoughts about why this is so important.
https://www.usatoday.com/story/opinion/2022/01/12/obama-senate-democrats-must-protect-democracy-majority-vote/9185565002/
Re I wanted to share some of those stories, and also hear about the work you’ve been doing to create change:
https://www.obama.org/updates/farewell-address-five-years/
Five years ago during my Farewell Address, I asked you to believe in your ability to bring about change. Since then, many of you have answered the call – starting nonprofits, organizing around important issues, and running for office yourselves.
It was a great honor to pay tribute to my friend, Harry Reid. Few people have done more for Nevada and our country over the years than this driven, brilliant, sometimes irascible, deeply good man from Searchlight.
https://barackobama.medium.com/my-eulogy-for-senator-harry-reid-edb37af6e779
Through his groundbreaking roles and singular talent, Sidney Poitier epitomized dignity and grace, revealing the power of movies to bring us closer together. He also opened doors for a generation of actors. Michelle and I send our love to his family and legion of fans.
One year ago, a violent attack on our Capitol made it clear just how fragile the American experiment in democracy really is. Here’s my statement on what the anniversary means, and what we need to do today.
I’m hopeful about 2022. This year will undoubtedly have its challenges, just like 2021 did. But we’ve made it this far—and I still believe we can build a brighter future together. Happy New Year!
RT Michelle Obama
Betty White broke barriers, defied expectations, served her country, and pushed us all to laugh. Barack and I join so many around the world who will miss the joy she brought to the world. I know our Bo is looking forward to seeing her up in heaven.
https://twitter.com/MichelleObama/status/1477090583038603264
If you're feeling discouraged about our democracy, read this article about how citizens in Michigan took politics out of the redistricting process. It’s why the work @EricHolder and the @DemRedistrict are doing to fight gerrymandering is so important.
https://www.nytimes.com/2021/12/29/us/politics/michigan-congressional-maps.html
When Harry Reid was nearing the end, his wife Landra asked some of us to share letters that she could read to him. In lieu of a statement, here’s what I wrote to my friend:
