California: September 14th

California! You’ve got a big choice to make by September 14, and everything is on the line. Your vote could be the difference between protecting our kids or putting them at risk; helping Californians recover or taking us backwards. Vote “no” on the Republican recall.

— Barack Obama (@BarackObama) September 8, 2021

Live Painting

What an honor it was to be at an event like today! The city of San Jose dedicated a street after @BarackObama and asked me to do live a painting. 🎨 It was an awesome day, thank you Mayor @sliccardo and senator @DaveCortese for having me ✌🏾@BarackObama @ChelseaClinton pic.twitter.com/fOSu1budZq

— Tyler Gordon (@tygordonsworld) August 23, 2021

Black Women Leading

Today is a moment shaped largely by the Black women who have long played a crucial role in our democracy. Their pragmatism helped nominate Biden; their insistence helped nominate Harris. Their determination helped to elect them both.

— Errin Haines 🧼🧴😷🙏🏾 (@emarvelous) November 7, 2020

When the Constitution was written in Philadelphia more than 220 years ago, the founding fathers couldn’t imagine that a Black woman would one day help govern this country.
Today, the city delivered the last votes that will reshape America’s imagination. https://t.co/m4g7NxXBKW

— Errin Haines 🧼🧴😷🙏🏾 (@emarvelous) November 7, 2020

VICE PRESIDENT AUNTIE 🇺🇸 pic.twitter.com/AE1xP5Mmxq

— Meena Harris (@meenaharris) November 8, 2020

While I may be the first, I won’t be the last. pic.twitter.com/R5CousWtdx

— Kamala Harris (@KamalaHarris) November 8, 2020

The Planet Is On The Ballot

The fires across the West Coast are just the latest examples of the very real ways our changing climate is changing our communities. Protecting our planet is on the ballot. Vote like your life depends on it—because it does. pic.twitter.com/gKGegXWxQu

— Barack Obama (@BarackObama) September 10, 2020

Not Putting Up With Lies

During @KamalaHarris’ time as D.A. in SF, she refused to prosecute sex workers even when the police decided to unilaterally organize their own stings. The cops were furious with her.

She'd only bring charges against the Johns.https://t.co/0Z42G7KVTR pic.twitter.com/GEdrBTuIEm

— chris evans (@notcapnamerica) August 14, 2020

Receipts:

"The cops said they were slam-dunk cases, but Harris' office took one look at the arrests & tossed them all.
The DA's office says that the cops acted out of hand & rather than wasting time & money on raiding clubs they should be on the streets fighting serious crimes" pic.twitter.com/xQDKR99faN

— chris evans (@notcapnamerica) August 14, 2020

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Glue your wigs down y’all — @nikisolisSF — a 20+ year veteran public defender — went on Democracy now with Lara Bazelon — who wrote the NYT hit piece against @KamalaHarris at the beginning of the primary.

Child.....

It did NOT go well for Ms. Bazelon.

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Part 1 pic.twitter.com/BepLpl5861

— chris evans (@notcapnamerica) August 14, 2020

Part 2 pic.twitter.com/0Xy2ke93Yw

— chris evans (@notcapnamerica) August 14, 2020

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Part 3 pic.twitter.com/7clirhaOxj

— chris evans (@notcapnamerica) August 14, 2020

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— chris evans (@notcapnamerica) August 14, 2020

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Part 5 pic.twitter.com/W3acZP0h4X

— chris evans (@notcapnamerica) August 14, 2020

Part 6 pic.twitter.com/rLLptiga3r

— chris evans (@notcapnamerica) August 14, 2020

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Part 7 [THE END] pic.twitter.com/oCxDuACKnA

— chris evans (@notcapnamerica) August 14, 2020

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Kamala

I’ve known Senator @KamalaHarris for a long time. She is more than prepared for the job. She’s spent her career defending our Constitution and fighting for folks who need a fair shake. This is a good day for our country. Now let’s go win this thing. pic.twitter.com/duJhFhWp6g

— Barack Obama (@BarackObama) August 11, 2020

I have the great honor to announce that I’ve picked @KamalaHarris — a fearless fighter for the little guy, and one of the country’s finest public servants — as my running mate.

— Joe Biden (@JoeBiden) August 11, 2020

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Back when Kamala was Attorney General, she worked closely with Beau. I watched as they took on the big banks, lifted up working people, and protected women and kids from abuse. I was proud then, and I'm proud now to have her as my partner in this campaign.

— Joe Biden (@JoeBiden) August 11, 2020

That day when a little girl from Oaktown became the first black woman to be a major-party vice-presidential nominee...😭

So incredibly proud of you, sis!
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— Maya Harris (@mayaharris_) August 11, 2020

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Kamala Harris is the first Black woman on a major party ticket.

— Kyle Griffin (@kylegriffin1) August 11, 2020

LET'S GO, DEMOCRATS!!!!pic.twitter.com/uTmEpoyr6b

— meta (@metaquest) August 11, 2020

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America, let’s do this! pic.twitter.com/3a62UmB1PN

— Doug Emhoff (@DouglasEmhoff) August 11, 2020

Joe Biden's website right now 👇 pic.twitter.com/CuLyquJPBF

— Nicole Sganga (@NicoleSganga) August 11, 2020

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My warmest congratulations to ⁦@KamalaHarris⁩. I am confident Biden-Harris will prove to be a winning ticket. I will do my utmost to help them win and govern. 👇🏽 pic.twitter.com/9pfJggZSV9

— Susan Rice (@AmbassadorRice) August 11, 2020

Thrilled to support @KamalaHarris as next VP. I was honored to speak with @JoeBiden at length over the weekend and again today. His focus on reaching out to every corner of our country speaks to how he will lead us. I look forward to doing all I can for Team #BidenHarris!

— Stacey Abrams (@staceyabrams) August 11, 2020

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VP Biden has made a historic decision & selected @SenKamalaHarris to be his VP. I believe that the two of them together will respect & honor our constitution, strengthen our democracy & economy, and work for a good quality of life for our children & families!

— Maxine Waters (@RepMaxineWaters) August 11, 2020

Congratulations to @kamalaharris and @JoeBiden on a fantasic and historic ticket. Now, let’s go win! https://t.co/gspoW29xUb

— Keisha Lance Bottoms (@KeishaBottoms) August 11, 2020

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I'm thrilled to welcome @KamalaHarris to a historic Democratic ticket. She's already proven herself to be an incredible public servant and leader. And I know she’ll be a strong partner to @JoeBiden. Please join me in having her back and getting her elected. pic.twitter.com/cmtOO8Gqqv

— Hillary Clinton (@HillaryClinton) August 11, 2020

https://twitter.com/HowardU/status/1293282052461256713

@KamalaHarris is a great choice for Vice President.

Her tenacious pursuit of justice and relentless advocacy for the people is what is needed right now. 1/ pic.twitter.com/Fnv9SgWxDc

— Karen Bass (@KarenBassLA) August 11, 2020

I worked closely with her when I was in Sacramento and she was the District Attorney in San Francisco. I continue to work closely with her here in Washington, DC as we push to reform our nation's policing system. 2/

— Karen Bass (@KarenBassLA) August 11, 2020

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California is better because of her work as Attorney General and stronger because of her work as Senator.

Now all Americans will benefit from her work as Vice President.

I will do everything I can to help her and @JoeBiden win in November. 3/3

— Karen Bass (@KarenBassLA) August 11, 2020

A historic photo: @JoeBiden asking @KamalaHarris to join the ticket -- taken just a few hours ago, from his home in Wilmington. Your next President and Vice President!! pic.twitter.com/vLNHxnvkb3

— Ronald Klain (@RonaldKlain) August 11, 2020

Anastácia

The image this woman chose to illustrate her oppression is Anastácia, an enslaved African in 1700s Brazil. Her mistress ordered that iron spike torture device put to deform her face and squeeze her neck out of rage and jealousy that her husband wouldn't stop raping Anastácia. 1/3 pic.twitter.com/6FZTpuXi2O

— Uju Anya (@UjuAnya) May 19, 2020

Story also says Anastácia knew medicinal cures, healing practices and was painfully muzzled to curtail her influence. In time, she became a revered saint among Brazilian Catholics and Umbanda practitioners. More popularly, she's a symbol of Black women's power and resistance. 2/3 pic.twitter.com/Za9lnMZnhR

— Uju Anya (@UjuAnya) May 19, 2020

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FYI, woman with Anastácia's picture saying "only slaves & dogs wear muzzles" is protesting public health rules mandating masks during a pandemic.

A mulher com imagem da Anastácia e placa "só escravo e cachorro usa mordaça" está protestando contra o uso obrigatório de máscara.

— Uju Anya (@UjuAnya) May 19, 2020

For those who look up info about Anastácia, you’ll see her called “Escrava Anastácia.” “Escrava”
isn’t her name. It literally means “Slave” in Portuguese. Slave is not an identity. Enslavement is a crime. Her name is Anastácia. Her name is not the crime committed against her.

— Uju Anya (@UjuAnya) May 20, 2020

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Thinking of this association between the identity of the black people and slavery, the young black artist Yhuri Cruz created the image of "Anastacia Livre" (free). And now, for 5 years, this work has been selected to appear in some History books in schools in Rio de Janeiro. pic.twitter.com/2F03mqRvgw

— Vitor (@vtrfelix) May 20, 2020

Listening To Experts

Some good news: states that started social distancing early and aggressively, like California, have avoided overwhelmed health care systems. It’s critical that we continue to listen to the evidence and experts and practice social distancing. https://t.co/56RgGeAfr7

— Barack Obama (@BarackObama) April 10, 2020

We’ve Got Each Other

Always brightens my day to get a call from my friend Ellen, especially on this rainy Monday at home. It’s good to know that even when we’re apart, we’ve still got each other. 💪🏾#StayAtHome https://t.co/eBlVKED1Dv

— Michelle Obama (@MichelleObama) March 23, 2020

My friend @MichelleObama makes the world a better place. pic.twitter.com/0Bq82SRqUH

— Ellen DeGeneres (@EllenDeGeneres) March 23, 2020

Michelle Obama Elementary School

Michelle Obama Elementary School will be first in Northern California named after the former first lady https://t.co/mQbyEYAF4N

— Newsweek (@Newsweek) February 13, 2020