From an early age, my mom, Marian Robinson, taught me how to think for myself, use my own voice, and understand my own worth.
Ahead of #MothersDay, I’m proud to announce that the “Opening the White House” exhibit at the Obama Presidential Center will be named after her. 💕 pic.twitter.com/QDhSSRRet0
I couldn't be more grateful for all the love and support I’ve received from my mother-in-law, Marian Robinson, especially during those years in the White House when she was right by our side. We look forward to honoring her with this exhibit. https://t.co/MrHs8xslMy
The Murdochs, Carlson, and their colleagues are not going to stop. They’re going to keep promoting white nationalism. And everyone in business with Fox should be clear-eyed that their ongoing participation is part of the network’s strategy. https://t.co/DXA5YIfBZi— Matthew Gertz (@MattGertz) May 16, 2022
thx pkayden, their “tut tut shame about rule of law, equality and truth, so get used to it” msg cannot deter us from pulling out the stops to take them down.
This weekend’s shootings in Buffalo offer a tragic reminder of the price we pay for refusing to curb the easy access to guns. It should also serve as a wakeup call for all Americans of goodwill, regardless of party.
We need to repudiate in the strongest terms the politicians and media figures who — whether for political gain or to boost ratings — have used their platforms to promote and normalize “replacement theory” and other starkly racist, anti-Semitic, and nativist conspiracy theories.
Across the country, Americans are standing up for abortion rights—and I’m proud of everyone making their voices heard. Join a march near you:
BANS OFF OUR BODIES
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Obama, Airbnb’s Brian Chesky launch $100M in scholarships
The co-founder and CEO of Airbnb, Brian Chesky, has donated $100 million to the Obama Foundation to fund scholarships for students pursuing careers in public service and includes multiple stipends for travel
By Associated Press
“The State Department has determined that WNBA star Brittney Griner is being “wrongfully detained by the Russian government,” a department official confirmed Tuesday.
The change in official classification means Griner’s case will be handled by Roger Carstens,
the special presidential envoy for hostage affairs, in coordination with the State Department’s Office of Consular Affairs, the official said.”
Karine Jean-Pierre makes history as she holds her first briefing as WH press secretary.
“I am a Black, gay, immigrant woman. The first of all three of those to hold this position. I would not be here today if it were not for generations of barrier-breaking people before me ." pic.twitter.com/y3uxTKTacG
That's Mikhail Khodaryonok. Out of all people in the room he is the most sober one. Why? Well, may be because he's the only one with the substantial military experience. He's a career officer of the air defence who turned to a pundit career only after retirement (not a thread) https://t.co/hq9EJ1eIQF
Superb interview with Estonian PM @kajakallas, the woman who towers over so many Western leaders in courage as well as intelligence. https://t.co/IUJ7Jk3v4n
— toomas hendrik ilves (@IlvesToomas) May 16, 2022
Such a calming way to start the day, via C-Span, by listening to the Prime Minister of Greece speaking to a joint session of our Congress, standing in front of and acknowledging our @VP and @SpeakerPelosi in all their glory, talking about democracy. Hope springs eternal!
Remarks By President Biden, First Lady Jill Biden, and Prime Minister Mitsotakis Of Greece at a Reception Honoring Greek American Relations
MAY 16, 2022
PRIME MINISTER MITSOTAKIS:
Let me conclude, Mr. President, by saying that you recognize many Greek American friends amongst this gathering tonight. You’ve mentioned several of them by name. They call you “Bidenopolous” — (laughter) — for a reason, although I suggested that maybe you should be called “Bidenakis.” (Laughter.)
Statement by President Joe Biden on International Day Against Homophobia, Transphobia and Biphobia
MAY 17, 2022
“To the LGBTQI+ community, my administration sees you. We stand with you. And we will continue to defend human rights and dignity, at home and around the world.”
• Roberta A. Drury, 32, of Buffalo
• Margus D. Morrison, 52, of Buffalo
• Andre Mackniel, 53, of Auburn, New York
• Aaron Salter, 55, of Lockport, New York
• Geraldine Talley, 62, of Buffalo
• Celestine Chaney, 65, of Buffalo
• Heyward Patterson, 67, of Buffalo
• Katherine Massey, 72, of Buffalo
• Pearl Young, 77, of Buffalo
• Ruth Whitfield, 86, of Buffalo
• Zaire Goodman, 20, of Buffalo, was treated and released from hospital
• Jennifer Warrington, 50, of Tonawanda, New York, was treated and released from hospital
• Christopher Braden, 55, of Lackawanna, New York, had non-life-threatening injuries
Gov. Kathy Hochul has announced $2.8 million in funding for the victims and their families, according to a statement from her office. GoFundMe has also compiled a list of verified fundraisers dedicated to helping in the wake of the tragedy.
Referring to Ukrainian soldiers, he noted: “The desire to defend their motherland very much exists. Ultimate victory on the battlefield is determined by the high morale of troops who are spilling blood for the ideas they are ready to fight for.
“The biggest problem with [Russia’s] military and political situation,” he continued, “is that we are in total political isolation and the whole world is against us, even if we don’t want to admit it. We need to resolve this situation.
Jack Nicklaus is criticizing the PGA’s decision after J6 to move this week’s PGA Champ from Trump’s Bedminster Club: “This move is cancel culture. Donald Trump .. loves golf and he loves his country. He’s a .. formidable figure in the game.” https://t.co/jNvub9HMS1
— Ron Filipkowski 🇺🇦 (@RonFilipkowski) May 17, 2022
Yet another old whiny white guy magat. Quelle surprise.
Never expected to hear myself say this, but Dems need to listen to Liz Cheney: “Republican Vice Chair Liz Cheney (Wyo.), argued that the committee should keep an intense focus on the former president.” https://t.co/7zS3kKQr5O
Why Cheney is right to slam GOP leaders for ‘enabling’ bigotry
By Steve Benen
“Rep. Liz Cheney, R-Wyo., on Monday accused House GOP leadership of enabling white supremacy and antisemitism, which she suggested has inspired people to act upon those threats,
leading to dangerous consequences.”
Violent, terroristic racists are a recurrent problem with no simple solution
Rachel Maddow remarks on the pattern of racists using violence to try to terrorize minority populations, subverting democracy, and evangelizing their hateful ideas, and outlines the challenge of reporting on racist extremists without elevating their public profile.
Site of Buffalo shooting a community hub with deep roots
Rachel Maddow reviews the history of the Hamlin Park neighborhood in Buffalo, New York, and the significance to the community of the Tops Friendly Market where a gunman killed ten people last Saturday.
Imagine if Democrats targeted cable companies to push for consumers to be able to drop Fox News and OAN without paying for it in package and then went after the BS tax exemptions for the fake ultra right churches?
Imagine if Democrats actually had the balls to fight like that.
Remember this Murdoch scandals that ended badly for him:
“The News International phone hacking scandal was a controversy involving the now-defunct
News of the World and other British newspapers owned by Rupert Murdoch. Employees of the newspaper were accused of engaging in phone hacking, police bribery, and exercising improper influence in the pursuit of stories.” (wiki)
—-What if Fox News had been scrutinized for listening in back then, it was one of Murdoch’s strategies.
He is full of it. Night after night after night ad nauseam of lying to his viewer victims is causing this dangerous crisis of violence, hate crimes, pro-fascism, and conspiracy in America. imo it’s time to look down deep and find ways to stop him.
Ronald Klain:
“COVID cases are up, so the Biden Admin is making more free COVID tests available — 8 per household, delivered to your door, free of charge. Just go to http://COVID.gov.
It takes less than 1 minute to order.”
Thanks for posting. My second-oldest granddaughter (who’s been vaccinated, PTL) just learned she has COVID, so I’m also upping my prayers for everyone – a part of my family or not – to escape this!
crossing fingers j’ob. Had a few do’s with this virus (currently not over) but the vaccination and booster saw me through…wiishing a fine recovery for your granddaughter.
imo,
So anyway you know they’re guilty when they start reverse-finger pointing. And maybe also nervous when we’re serious about calling out their domestic terrorism.
Looks like the usual crowd is trying to distract and deflect onto Rachel Maddow for the Buffalo shooter massacre, after he was radicalized by Fox, Trump and the GOP crew. Nope, look in the mirror Carlson.
Thinking, Instead of Mein Kamf on the bedside table (per Trump) the Pedophile Party just in general could use a large print dictionary or thesaurus with pictures.
This is the RNC Finance Chair who was accused of sexual harassment by nine women, not to be confused with the RNC *Deputy* Finance Chair who went to prison for financial crimes, or the *other* RNC Deputy Finance Chair who pled guilty to illegal foreign lobbying. https://t.co/Vbytk7tC80
Right now, Rep. Madison Cawthorn (R) is winning 12/15 counties in #NC11. But state Sen. Chuck Edwards (R) is ahead in the three populous counties that make up his state senate district, and it just might be enough.
Josh Shapiro is totally brill – never missed the chance to learn about his work in response to Trump’s faux crusade in PA, and his response to Jan 6. Can’t wait to see AG Shapiro as gov.
Do I have this timeline right? – huge influencer buye up stock in a company he often mocks – announces plans to buy company – bid accepted – starts publicly heckling employees & biz practices – stock drops (w/mkt) – pulls out over questions that due dilligence would have covered https://t.co/B8K14lKasr
The 3 of us who do this page have invested a tremendous amount of time and work on Madison Cawthorn. Every speech, rally, podcast, interview, appearance. We put him in national news a dozen times. If we even helped moved the needle a little, it was worth it. Thanks for helping.
— Ron Filipkowski 🇺🇦 (@RonFilipkowski) May 18, 2022
Today, I presided over a joint meeting of Congress with Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis of Greece. The ties between our two countries are strong and growing deeper every day. pic.twitter.com/7vLDo7GANm
At AAPI heritage month celebration, Vice President Harris discusses the “horrific act of hate” in Buffalo that targeted Black Americans and an “epidemic of hate.”
Says “tragic moments like this” remind Americans that “harm against any one of us is a harm against all of us.” pic.twitter.com/5oVuWJvgmU
From our struggles to our triumphs and everything in between, the Asian American story is part of our nation’s story—and I'm proud to join the @WhiteHouse today to celebrate every one of us this #APAHM. pic.twitter.com/wW2dsPjSvQ
Even though Rep. Madison Cawthorn (R) was defeated tonight, two of his very controversial endorsees – Sandy Smith (R) in #NC01 and Bo Hines (R) in #NC13 – are narrowly on pace to win GOP primaries in competitive districts. That could be good news for Dems.
I've seen enough. State Rep. Andrea Salinas (D) wins the Dem primary for the new #OR06, defeating crypto-backed Carrick Flynn (D). Salinas would be the first Latina elected to Congress from Oregon. @CookPolitical November rating: Likely D.
Two Trump-skeptic House incumbents, #ID02 Rep. Mike Simpson (R) and #PA01 Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick (R), are easily dispatching more "MAGA" opponents in GOP primaries that largely escaped Trump's radar.
Ukraine could have surrendered to the slow torture of occupation, to die in captivity while Western leaders expressed deep concerns and held negotiations for years as Putin prepared his next attack. Instead, they fight like hell. Helping Ukraine helps us all.
Remarks by President Biden and First Lady Biden Honoring the Lives Lost in Buffalo, New York, and Calling on All Americans to Condemn White Supremacy
MAY 17, 2022
Delavan Grider Community Center
Buffalo, New York
“What happened here is simple and straightforward: terrorism. Terrorism. Domestic terrorism. Violence inflicted in the service of hate and a vicious thirst for power that defines one group of people being inherently inferior to any other group.”
So the Republican #PASen R primary will likely be decided by the late mail votes that all the Republican candidates say should not have been counted in 2020 and were the illegal votes Biden used to steal Pa.
No idea whether Cawthorn will win tonight, but I am still trying to get my head around the idea that in a primary, where there are other GOP options, thousands of people went to the polls and said "Sure, I'd put that guy back in."
The Obama Diary 
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thx pkayden, their “tut tut shame about rule of law, equality and truth, so get used to it” msg cannot deter us from pulling out the stops to take them down.
Important thread from President Obama
The Obamas continue to be my North Star….
From PBO:
Across the country, Americans are standing up for abortion rights—and I’m proud of everyone making their voices heard. Join a march near you:
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Obama, Airbnb’s Brian Chesky launch $100M in scholarships
The co-founder and CEO of Airbnb, Brian Chesky, has donated $100 million to the Obama Foundation to fund scholarships for students pursuing careers in public service and includes multiple stipends for travel
By Associated Press
(https://abcnews.go.com/US/wireStory/obama-airbnbs-brian-chesky-launch-100m-scholarships-84754741)
👍🏿
“The State Department has determined that WNBA star Brittney Griner is being “wrongfully detained by the Russian government,” a department official confirmed Tuesday.
The change in official classification means Griner’s case will be handled by Roger Carstens,
the special presidential envoy for hostage affairs, in coordination with the State Department’s Office of Consular Affairs, the official said.”
(https://www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news/brittney-griner-now-considered-wrongfully-detained-russia-us-officials-rcna27084
She needs to be released.
KJP’s first day as Press Secretary! 💙👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾💙
So proud of her!!
how the fuck is this option not available? here, I can pick & choose even on a daily basis which channel sux and drop it.
Can’t imagine how us of a lost to this inept klown in 2016.
Lol.
Finns – fuck you, putin
Swedes – ditto
Also. Too. Hawt.
So you have a thing for powerful women, eh? 😏
mea culpa.
😆
Remarks By President Biden, First Lady Jill Biden, and Prime Minister Mitsotakis Of Greece at a Reception Honoring Greek American Relations
MAY 16, 2022
PRIME MINISTER MITSOTAKIS:
Let me conclude, Mr. President, by saying that you recognize many Greek American friends amongst this gathering tonight. You’ve mentioned several of them by name. They call you “Bidenopolous” — (laughter) — for a reason, although I suggested that maybe you should be called “Bidenakis.” (Laughter.)
(https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/speeches-remarks/2022/05/16/remarks-by-president-biden-first-lady-jill-biden-and-prime-minister-mitsotakis-of-greece-at-a-reception-honoring-greek-american-relations/)
Statement by President Joe Biden on International Day Against Homophobia, Transphobia and Biphobia
MAY 17, 2022
“To the LGBTQI+ community, my administration sees you. We stand with you. And we will continue to defend human rights and dignity, at home and around the world.”
(https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/statements-releases/2022/05/17/statement-by-president-joe-biden-on-international-day-against-homophobia-transphobia-and-biphobia/)
• Roberta A. Drury, 32, of Buffalo
• Margus D. Morrison, 52, of Buffalo
• Andre Mackniel, 53, of Auburn, New York
• Aaron Salter, 55, of Lockport, New York
• Geraldine Talley, 62, of Buffalo
• Celestine Chaney, 65, of Buffalo
• Heyward Patterson, 67, of Buffalo
• Katherine Massey, 72, of Buffalo
• Pearl Young, 77, of Buffalo
• Ruth Whitfield, 86, of Buffalo
• Zaire Goodman, 20, of Buffalo, was treated and released from hospital
• Jennifer Warrington, 50, of Tonawanda, New York, was treated and released from hospital
• Christopher Braden, 55, of Lackawanna, New York, had non-life-threatening injuries
Gov. Kathy Hochul has announced $2.8 million in funding for the victims and their families, according to a statement from her office. GoFundMe has also compiled a list of verified fundraisers dedicated to helping in the wake of the tragedy.
Here’s how loved ones are remembering those who lost their lives:
(https://www.cnn.com/2022/05/15/us/buffalo-shooting-victims-what-we-know/index.html)
😔🙏🏾🕊
Referring to Ukrainian soldiers, he noted: “The desire to defend their motherland very much exists. Ultimate victory on the battlefield is determined by the high morale of troops who are spilling blood for the ideas they are ready to fight for.
“The biggest problem with [Russia’s] military and political situation,” he continued, “is that we are in total political isolation and the whole world is against us, even if we don’t want to admit it. We need to resolve this situation.
https://www.bbc.com/news/world-europe-61484222
This guy better avoid windows, especially the ones on first floor.
SOON:
Yet another old whiny white guy magat. Quelle surprise.
fab roll out there amk!
https://abcnews.go.com/live/video/special-live-3
Are the effing dems wavering yet again?
Why Cheney is right to slam GOP leaders for ‘enabling’ bigotry
By Steve Benen
“Rep. Liz Cheney, R-Wyo., on Monday accused House GOP leadership of enabling white supremacy and antisemitism, which she suggested has inspired people to act upon those threats,
leading to dangerous consequences.”
(https://www.msnbc.com/rachel-maddow-show/maddowblog/cheney-right-slam-gop-leaders-enabling-bigotry-rcna29176)
Violent, terroristic racists are a recurrent problem with no simple solution
Rachel Maddow remarks on the pattern of racists using violence to try to terrorize minority populations, subverting democracy, and evangelizing their hateful ideas, and outlines the challenge of reporting on racist extremists without elevating their public profile.
(https://www.msnbc.com/rachel-maddow/watch/violent-terroristic-racists-are-a-recurrent-problem-with-no-simple-solution-140160069588)
Site of Buffalo shooting a community hub with deep roots
Rachel Maddow reviews the history of the Hamlin Park neighborhood in Buffalo, New York, and the significance to the community of the Tops Friendly Market where a gunman killed ten people last Saturday.
(https://www.msnbc.com/rachel-maddow/watch/site-of-buffalo-shooting-a-community-hub-with-deep-roots-140159045860)
Remember this Murdoch scandals that ended badly for him:
“The News International phone hacking scandal was a controversy involving the now-defunct
News of the World and other British newspapers owned by Rupert Murdoch. Employees of the newspaper were accused of engaging in phone hacking, police bribery, and exercising improper influence in the pursuit of stories.” (wiki)
—-What if Fox News had been scrutinized for listening in back then, it was one of Murdoch’s strategies.
He is full of it. Night after night after night ad nauseam of lying to his viewer victims is causing this dangerous crisis of violence, hate crimes, pro-fascism, and conspiracy in America. imo it’s time to look down deep and find ways to stop him.
Ronald Klain:
“COVID cases are up, so the Biden Admin is making more free COVID tests available — 8 per household, delivered to your door, free of charge. Just go to http://COVID.gov.
It takes less than 1 minute to order.”
Thanks for posting. My second-oldest granddaughter (who’s been vaccinated, PTL) just learned she has COVID, so I’m also upping my prayers for everyone – a part of my family or not – to escape this!
crossing fingers j’ob. Had a few do’s with this virus (currently not over) but the vaccination and booster saw me through…wiishing a fine recovery for your granddaughter.
Thank you – and all the best to you, too!
I’m praying for a smooth, quick and full recovery for her, J! ❤️🙏🏾
Thanks so much, Dudette!
Prayers up, and Light, for your granddaughter, JO’B
💙🕊💛🕯🙏🏼🕯💙🕊💛
and for You as well
Thank you so very much, MP!
💙💕💙
💕💐💕
I ordered mine today. It was quick and easy.
imo,
So anyway you know they’re guilty when they start reverse-finger pointing. And maybe also nervous when we’re serious about calling out their domestic terrorism.
Looks like the usual crowd is trying to distract and deflect onto Rachel Maddow for the Buffalo shooter massacre, after he was radicalized by Fox, Trump and the GOP crew. Nope, look in the mirror Carlson.
Thinking, Instead of Mein Kamf on the bedside table (per Trump) the Pedophile Party just in general could use a large print dictionary or thesaurus with pictures.
“A lawsuit by voters and two Democratic electors is requesting damages of $2.4 million
from Trump’s fake electors.”
“House Democrats have the votes and are looking to pass a bill from Rep. Katie Porter to ban gasoline price gouging.”
“The US government has reached a deal with manufacturer Abbott to resume production at the baby formula factory linked to the national shortage.”
(politicus.usa)
But wait, there’s more…
Yup. Yup. Yup.
the swamp of all swamps.
12 of 15? Hillary was absolutely right, the rethug voters ARE baskets of deplorable.
Fucking dems better fucking turn up on the fucking day
Josh Shapiro is totally brill – never missed the chance to learn about his work in response to Trump’s faux crusade in PA, and his response to Jan 6. Can’t wait to see AG Shapiro as gov.
🧐🤨
One step closer! Go NC! 👏🏾
aaand the corrupt humper loses. yesssss.
💙🇬🇷🇺🇸💙
If the traitorous thug does this, that will be the one solo act of doing good.
Remarks by President Biden and Vice President Harris at a Reception to Celebrate AANHPI Heritage Month
MAY 17, 2022
(https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/speeches-remarks/2022/05/17/remarks-by-president-biden-and-vice-president-harris-at-a-reception-to-celebrate-aanhpi-heritage-month/)
Love me some Tammy D!
gorgeous pics…!
She’s one of my two D senators! Yeehaw!
Wooot!
Rotten tree. Rotten thug. Good riddance.
good, let the humper take down his corrupt cohorts with him.
Let’s Go Kentucky!
vitriolic rhetoric has been the staple of your party for decades, miles.
Good! He’s outta there!
*clink
🥂
At a minimum, 1/3rd of thugs base are deplorables.
silver lining is 2/3rd of the rethugs rejected the traitorous thug’s candidate.
yet another trumpturd loss. turning out to be a good day after all.
This is fucking toomey’s seat, right? Fingers crossed.
Remarks by President Biden and First Lady Biden Honoring the Lives Lost in Buffalo, New York, and Calling on All Americans to Condemn White Supremacy
MAY 17, 2022
Delavan Grider Community Center
Buffalo, New York
“What happened here is simple and straightforward: terrorism. Terrorism. Domestic terrorism. Violence inflicted in the service of hate and a vicious thirst for power that defines one group of people being inherently inferior to any other group.”
((https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/speeches-remarks/2022/05/17/remarks-by-president-biden-and-first-lady-biden-honoring-the-lives-lost-in-buffalo-new-york-and-calling-on-all-americans-to-condemn-white-supremacy/)
Biden: White supremacy a ‘poison’ in America
By Morgan Chalfant, Brett Samuels:
(https://thehill.com/news/administration/3491360-biden-white-supremacy-has-no-place-in-america/)
Chuck Todd: GOP using First Amendment to ‘appease the white supremacist movement’
Mastrangelo: (https://thehill.com/news/3491531-chuck-todd-gop-using-first-amendment-to-appease-the-white-supremacist-movement/)
Community mourns Buffalo massacre victims
The City of Good Neighbors
Stephanie Ruhle:
(https://www.msnbc.com/11th-hour)
Here:
(https://www.msnbc.com/11th-hour/watch/community-mourns-buffalo-massacre-victims-140154949972)
Deplorables gonna go for deplorables.
New post.