#IranDeal: The President’s Call To Action

Thanks, Meta!

I'm in on the conference call with President Obama and OFA. He'll be discussing the #IranDeal

— meta (@metaquest) July 30, 2015

And here he is! He sounds great.

— meta (@metaquest) July 30, 2015

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PBO talking about Iran Deal and the stakes involved as we move forward to implement it. Reminding people about when he 1st ran & ending Iraq

— meta (@metaquest) July 30, 2015

And ending the mindset that got us into the Iraq War. Said he would be unequivocal in his support for Israel.

— meta (@metaquest) July 30, 2015

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PBO says one of his top FP policy objectives has been to refocus attn on non-proliferation of nuclear weapons.

— meta (@metaquest) July 30, 2015

Says Iran deal is one we can be proud of. It cuts off 4 main pathways for Iran to get nuclear weapon. We'll know exactly what they're doing

— meta (@metaquest) July 30, 2015

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This deal subjects Iran to THE most rigorous inspection regime ever in history, which will continue after his term in office.

— meta (@metaquest) July 30, 2015

$20 MILLION is being spent to lobby against the Iran Deal.

— meta (@metaquest) July 30, 2015

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We're going to be able to deter Iran from attacking any of our allies w/conventional weapons. We must make sure we prevent nuclear weapon.

— meta (@metaquest) July 30, 2015

Every argument put forward against this deal is either in accurate or presupposes we should be making sure Iran forgoes any nuke ambitions.

— meta (@metaquest) July 30, 2015

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In the real world, that's not possible.

— meta (@metaquest) July 30, 2015

POTUS now talking sanctions & their effectiveness so far in concert with international community. Iran came to the table, so goal achieved.

— meta (@metaquest) July 30, 2015

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The lobbying that is taking place is fierce, well-financed and relentless.

— meta (@metaquest) July 30, 2015

I've never been more certain about a policy decision.

— meta (@metaquest) July 30, 2015

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One of my frustrations about Iraq War was everybody got very active and involved after it was too late. This president is on your side.

— meta (@metaquest) July 30, 2015

I need you to get involved and contact your Reps and Senators to express support for this deal. We need your citizenship right now.

— meta (@metaquest) July 30, 2015

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THANK YOU, @POTUS. We've got your back. #IranDeal @SenateDems @HouseDemocrats @NancyPelosi @SenatorReid

— meta (@metaquest) July 30, 2015

Tweets Of The Day

Black ppl might need to start rocking lion costumes if that's how u get late night tv tears to flow

— Desus MF Nice💯 (@desusnice) July 29, 2015

https://twitter.com/NewJusticeDept/status/626217990468579328

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#SamDubose case shows:

- value of body cams on cops
- cops lie for each other
- police reports can be mythical
- the prosecutor matters

— Rahiel Tesfamariam (@RahielT) July 29, 2015

If I ever see another image of #RayTensing in the press, he should be wearing this outfit. #SamuelDubose pic.twitter.com/Leb2wNs1FU

— deray (@deray) July 30, 2015

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Thank you, Mayor Cranley. Our prayers are with the family of Samuel DuBose and the people of Cincinnati. https://t.co/wE34fpGIml

— Valerie Jarrett (@vj44) July 29, 2015

THIS. #SamDubose pic.twitter.com/p1SPTyxO1J

— Samuel Sinyangwe (@samswey) July 30, 2015

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Nope. You don't get to raise the bar for the black man then lower it when he's leaving office. Everybody gonna use the new standard now

— Darth Kriss (@insanityreport) July 30, 2015

#WhenTrumpIsElected, guys will be allowed to rape their female coworkers because DOY what did you expect. pic.twitter.com/5MFmbCsZll

— shauna (@goldengateblond) July 28, 2015

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Happy 50th birthday, Medicare and Medicaid! Two programs, one promise: that every American deserves a basic measure of dignity and security.

— President Obama (@POTUS44) July 30, 2015

Happy 50th birthday, Medicare and Medicaid. These programs have helped provide the security & dignity every hard-working American deserves.

— VP Biden (Archived) (@VP44) July 30, 2015

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When I applied for a job:
Lakisha on my resume = zero call backs
L. Ann on my resume = flooded w/ calls
Racism hurts #BlackWomenEqualPay

— Bougie Black Girl (@BougieBlackGurl) July 28, 2015

@BougieBlackGurl @deray OMG! I cannot begin to tell you how many talented, potential employees slipped through the cracks bcuz of a name.

— LeKeisha Edwards (@KeiboWRITES) July 29, 2015

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https://twitter.com/DoNOTouchMyHair/status/626129147199422464

https://twitter.com/NicoleCiani/status/626191355501391876

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Suicide or not, police are responsible for Sandra Bland's death: http://t.co/zWEV6XrOnG

— Matt Taibbi (@mtaibbi) July 24, 2015

https://twitter.com/drvox/status/624637209467973632

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https://twitter.com/drvox/status/624637054094196737

What one half of the #BlackLivesMatter conversation in my timeline basically looks like. pic.twitter.com/JrGJ3zfx0U

— Jason Karsh (@jkarsh) July 24, 2015

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https://twitter.com/SeanMcElwee/status/626483510686171137

This single paragraph explanation of the financial crisis by Prof Mark Blyth cannot be shared enough. Please RT pic.twitter.com/EBCB8MOrqf

— Clive Peedell (@cpeedell) July 23, 2015

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White ppl will cry on live television for animals that get shot but not for ppl who get shot like animals. #AllLionsMatter

— Aamer Rahman (@aamer_rahman) July 30, 2015

Look, it's perfectly reasonable for ppl to be afraid of lions if you've never seen one in your neighborhood #AllLionsMatter #NotAllDentists

— Aamer Rahman (@aamer_rahman) July 30, 2015

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To be inducted this week into the White Tears Hall of Fame: pic.twitter.com/PiiyjKHtzk

— Aamer Rahman (@aamer_rahman) July 30, 2015

Hey let's not forget that lion on lion crime kills more lions every year than rogue dentists #AllLionsMatter pic.twitter.com/Tv7txBapw6

— Aamer Rahman (@aamer_rahman) July 30, 2015

#AllLivesMatter Is The Epitome Of Privilege

If all lives really matter to the folk who proclaim it, why are they just using it as a rhetorical comeback, and not a call to action?

— Propane Jane™ 🔥💣 (@docrocktex26) July 29, 2015

If all lives really matter to the folk who proclaim it, why is it a punchline rather than an affirmation that police brutality is wrong?

— Propane Jane™ 🔥💣 (@docrocktex26) July 29, 2015

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If you think all lives matter *equally* you should have a major problem with police who kill unarmed civilians and get away with it.

— Propane Jane™ 🔥💣 (@docrocktex26) July 29, 2015

Actually what they mean by all lives matter is the cops' lives matter more, so they get to kill whoever they want whenever they want.

— Propane Jane™ 🔥💣 (@docrocktex26) July 29, 2015

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What type of advocacy are the "all lives" folk doing for all lives? Are y'all feeding the homeless? Tutoring kids who attend shitty schools?

— Propane Jane™ 🔥💣 (@docrocktex26) July 29, 2015

Is the all lives matter movement pushing for Medicaid expansion in red states? How about protesting against the death penalty? Bueller?!

— Propane Jane™ 🔥💣 (@docrocktex26) July 29, 2015

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America is home to 30,000 gun deaths per year. What's the All Lives Matter movement doing about that? How about obesity, diabetes & stroke?

— Propane Jane™ 🔥💣 (@docrocktex26) July 29, 2015

Y'all don't really give a fuck about "all lives" you're just tired of having to hear Black folk talk about ours.

— Propane Jane™ 🔥💣 (@docrocktex26) July 29, 2015

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Seriously, why did it take the Black Lives Matter movement for the All Lives Matter farce to crop up? Y'all not getting enough attention?

— Propane Jane™ 🔥💣 (@docrocktex26) July 29, 2015

Have there not been enough international genocides occurring perpetually for the all lives matter folk to have given a fuck BEFORE BLM?

— Propane Jane™ 🔥💣 (@docrocktex26) July 29, 2015

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Are there not enough impoverished, dehydrated, fly infested kids around the world for All Lives Matter to have spoken up a long time ago?

— Propane Jane™ 🔥💣 (@docrocktex26) July 29, 2015

Bottom line is they're full of shit.

— Propane Jane™ 🔥💣 (@docrocktex26) July 29, 2015

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All Lives Matter is oddly silent about how many White Americans are struggling to survive and totally reliant upon government assistance.

— Propane Jane™ 🔥💣 (@docrocktex26) July 29, 2015

All Lives Matter is oddly silent about White ppl buying stockpiles of guns and ammo, then going on shooting rampages in White communities.

— Propane Jane™ 🔥💣 (@docrocktex26) July 29, 2015

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All Lives Matter doesn't have shit to say about all these damn meth labs and pill mills in White rural communities. Don't they count too?

— Propane Jane™ 🔥💣 (@docrocktex26) July 29, 2015

Until All Lives Matter creates an actual social justice agenda to buttress their claim, I don't believe them.

— Propane Jane™ 🔥💣 (@docrocktex26) July 29, 2015

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Where was the All Lives Matter movement after Sandy Hook? Don't kindergarteners count? Where do y'all stand on preventable mass shootings?

— Propane Jane™ 🔥💣 (@docrocktex26) July 29, 2015

Where does All Lives Matter stand on climate change? Do LGBTQ people's lives count too? Are y'all for same sex marriage and adoption?

— Propane Jane™ 🔥💣 (@docrocktex26) July 29, 2015

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Who the fuck even speaks for the All Lives Matter "movement"? It doesn't even have a policy agenda, so I doubt it has a leader.

— Propane Jane™ 🔥💣 (@docrocktex26) July 29, 2015

If you're part of the All Lives Matter "movement" and didn't take the ALS challenge, why?

— Propane Jane™ 🔥💣 (@docrocktex26) July 29, 2015

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Why doesn't All Lives Matter organize a protest march for the White folk in Appalachia whose health and wealth have been stolen by Big Coal?

— Propane Jane™ 🔥💣 (@docrocktex26) July 29, 2015

When will All Lives Matter march on Washington to keep the Republican Party from slashing elderly White people's Medicare/Social Security?

— Propane Jane™ 🔥💣 (@docrocktex26) July 29, 2015

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I seem to know their issues better than they do. Maybe it's because they're too busy telling Black ppl what to do instead of looking inward.

— Propane Jane™ 🔥💣 (@docrocktex26) July 29, 2015

Case in point, the cops are killing White folk too, so why isn't All Lives Matter joining hands w/Black Lives Matter to end ALL the killing?

— Propane Jane™ 🔥💣 (@docrocktex26) July 29, 2015

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They're like "cops kill White people too" and I'm like "does that make it ok?" If all lives matter how is THAT ok?

— Propane Jane™ 🔥💣 (@docrocktex26) July 29, 2015

They really should just say all lives not involved in a police encounter matter because you deserve to die if the cops think so, so welp.

— Propane Jane™ 🔥💣 (@docrocktex26) July 29, 2015

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How do we call ourselves a civilized society when the folk claiming the all lives matter mantle are giving a wink & nod to police brutality?

— Propane Jane™ 🔥💣 (@docrocktex26) July 29, 2015

If there's anything ALM should be outraged about, it's fascist cops killing Americans of ALL stripes simply b/c they can and will get off.

— Propane Jane™ 🔥💣 (@docrocktex26) July 29, 2015

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Where does All Lives Matter stand on Native Americans "living" on "reservations" and the resultant alcoholism/depression/suicide it causes?

— Propane Jane™ 🔥💣 (@docrocktex26) July 29, 2015

How does All Lives Matter feel about Muslim folk who can't even enjoy a flight for vacation b/c y'all are looking at them like they're OBL?

— Propane Jane™ 🔥💣 (@docrocktex26) July 29, 2015

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Is All Lives Matter gonna get behind comprehensive legal immigration that doesn't split families up? Are y'all gonna answer Donald Trump?

— Propane Jane™ 🔥💣 (@docrocktex26) July 29, 2015

I challenge anyone who has ever uttered all lives matter to pick any group of people you don't identify with, and champion THEIR interests.

— Propane Jane™ 🔥💣 (@docrocktex26) July 29, 2015

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Don't be mad at me because I'm exposing your All Lives Matter hypocrisy, you have the choice to not be a hypocrite.

— Propane Jane™ 🔥💣 (@docrocktex26) July 29, 2015

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— Boss and CEO ‼️ (@x_christixn) July 29, 2015

Chat Away

Reading opens kids' eyes to a world of imagination. Share a book you or your child is reading with #ReadWhereYouAre. pic.twitter.com/KnyGcnQROx

— First Lady- Archived (@FLOTUS44) July 29, 2015

Pick up a book and read it. Every kid deserves a lifetime of learning. #ReadWhereYouAre pic.twitter.com/39c0ZepEfJ

— VP Biden (Archived) (@VP44) July 29, 2015

Rise And Shine

President Barack Obama looks over merchandise in a display case at Cool Vintage Watches on Main Street, Parkville, Mo., July 30, 2014. Photo by Pete Souza

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All Times Eastern

12:30PM: President Obama has lunch with Vice President Biden

1:00PM: White House Press Briefing

6:05PM: President Obama holds a conference call with grassroots supporters to discuss the nuclear deal with Iran

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President Barack Obama waves as he departs after delivering remarks on the economy at the Uptown Theater in Kansas City, Mo., July 30, 2014. Photo by Pete Souza

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Coral Davenport

The final version of President Obama’s signature climate change policy is expected to extend an earlier timeline for states to significantly cut planet-warming pollution from power plants, according to people familiar with the plan. If enacted, the climate change plan, the final version of which is expected to be unveiled as early as Monday, could stand as the most significant action ever taken by an American president to curb global warming.

The plan consists of three major environmental regulations, which combined are intended to drastically cut emissions of greenhouse gases. The rules take aim at coal-fired power plants, the largest source of greenhouse emissions, and are intended to spur a transformation of the nation’s power sector from fossil fuels to renewable sources such as wind and solar. Under the rules, the Environmental Protection Agency would require states to draft plans to lower emissions from power plants. The agency is also expected to issue its own model of a state-level plan, to be imposed on states that refuse to draft their own plans.

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German Lopez

The nationwide furor over the growing number of unarmed black men shot dead by police officers in recent months has put the public spotlight on a much bigger trend in the US: Black people are much more likely to be shot and killed by police.

An analysis of the available FBI data by Vox’s Dara Lind shows that US police kill black people at disproportionate rates: Black people accounted for 31 percent of police shooting victims in 2012, even though they made up just 13 percent of the US population. Black teens were 21 times more likely than white teens to be shot and killed by police between 2010 and 2012, according to a ProPublica analysis of the FBI data

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President Barack Obama sips on his iced tea and greets people on the street during a stop in Parkville, Mo., July 30, 2014. Photo by Pete Souza

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US to give Sh101 billion fund for women centres in Kenya, Zambia, Mali - Obama. http://t.co/nGMqGodhb1 pic.twitter.com/pbFseYfVMv

— TheStarKenya (@TheStarKenya) July 25, 2015

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Nancy Agutu

The US will put up three women entrepreneurship centres in Kenya, Mali and Zambia, US President Barack Obama has said. Obama said the three countries will benefit from a Sh101 billion fund in women’s support. “If more global capital could see beyond prejudicial blinders, the great progress of the last 10 years could harness potential. It is time we changed the narrative about Africa,” he said. “If half of your team is not playing, you have a problem. In many countries, half of the the team is women and youth”.

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TPM reader poll: Out of last 5 Dem presidents—Kennedy, Johnson, Carter, Clinton & Obama—49% say Obama is "greatest" http://t.co/Ymu7oXPqXG

— Talking Points Memo (@TPM) July 27, 2015

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Rebecca Shabad

The federal deficit is estimated to tick down to $455 billion by the end of the fiscal year in September, according to the Office of Management and Budget’s mid-session review released Tuesday. As a share of the economy, the shortfall would equal 2.6 percent of gross domestic product (GDP). “Under the President’s leadership, the deficit has been cut by more than two-thirds as a share of the economy, representing the most rapid

sustained deficit reduction since World War II, and it continues to fall,” OMB Director Shaun Donovan wrote in a blog post. The new projected deficit would be nearly $30 billion less than the government’s red ink in 2014 and $128 billion less than administration’s 2015 deficit prediction back in February. Under Obama’s proposed 2016 budget, the review projects that his proposed policies would cause deficits to fall between 2.2 and 2.4 percent over the next three years.

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President Barack Obama signs a coffee cup for a patron at Parkville Coffee in Parkville, Mo., July 30, 2014. Photo by Pete Souza

President Barack Obama waves as he departs after delivering remarks on the economy at the Uptown Theater in Kansas City, Mo., July 30, 2014. Photo by Pete Souza

President Barack Obama greets line workers at the Amazon fulfillment center in Chattanooga, Tennessee, July 30, 2013. Photo by Chuck Kennedy