A Hopeful Future

The work the @ObamaFoundation did in 2022 makes me hopeful for the future.

From supporting the next generation of leaders to strengthening democracy around the world, we've made a lot of progress this year.

Take a look: pic.twitter.com/gH86QX68cP

— Barack Obama (@BarackObama) December 31, 2022

Midterms

If we want our democracy to function, we have to show up this election for the Governors, Secretaries of State and the candidates down the ballot who are going to protect voting rights and our electoral process. Because these seats wield a lot of power, and that power matters. pic.twitter.com/D6ehzPunRi

— Barack Obama (@BarackObama) October 15, 2022

I sat down with @PodSaveAmerica to talk about the importance of voting in these midterms, the state of democracy he… twitter.com/i/web/status/1…

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Barack Obama (@BarackObama) October 15, 2022

Obama Foundation: Copenhagen

I'm inspired by the @ObamaFoundation leaders I met today. These young people understand that the future of democracy hangs in the balance—and they’re ready to do the work. pic.twitter.com/ylPjEm7RoV

— Barack Obama (@BarackObama) June 11, 2022

President Obama At Stanford

I was at @Stanford with the @ObamaFoundation to talk about the rise of disinformation around the world and the threat it poses to democracy. We all have a role to play here, so let’s get to work. pic.twitter.com/IO6oi5CdQs

— Barack Obama (@BarackObama) April 22, 2022

Disinformation

Disinformation is eroding trust in public institutions and threatening democracies around the world. We're working with our @ObamaFoundation Scholars and leaders to combat these forces, break through barriers, and meet their communities where they are. pic.twitter.com/rQuWvZg1uU

— Barack Obama (@BarackObama) April 12, 2022

Protect Voting Rights

At a time when voting rights are being rolled back, the Freedom to Vote Act would strengthen our democracy and give more Americans a voice. That’s why the Senate should do the right thing and protect what so many generations fought so hard to secure.

— Barack Obama (@BarackObama) October 20, 2021

Freedom To Vote Act

The Freedom to Vote Act just introduced in the Senate would strengthen our democracy by making it easier for people to vote and harder for politicians and special interests to drown out the voices of ordinary Americans. I support it, and every Senator should do the same.

— Barack Obama (@BarackObama) September 14, 2021

Call Your Senators

Last night, the John Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act passed in the House of Representatives. Today, I’m celebrating this victory. Because it’s not every day that a landmark bill like this—a bill that will give a voice to so many—has a chance to become law. pic.twitter.com/OKtYOdUwIc

— Michelle Obama (@MichelleObama) August 25, 2021

But this is far from a done deal. Like so many others before it, this bill could fail in the Senate. So I’m asking… twitter.com/i/web/status/1…

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Michelle Obama (@MichelleObama) August 25, 2021

Yesterday, the House passed the John Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act that will help Americans everywhere make their voices heard. Now the Senate needs to follow the House’s lead. Call your Senators and ask them to do the right thing. Our democracy is on the line. https://t.co/QeADGFObbx

— Barack Obama (@BarackObama) August 25, 2021

Interconnectedness

With so much going on, Dr. King’s leadership is as steadying a force as it’s ever been. I’ve been reflecting a lot on his example, and how it might help us move forward after these last four years. #MLKDay pic.twitter.com/oGCF2wbT18

— Michelle Obama (@MichelleObama) January 18, 2021

Your Vote. Your Power. Your Voice.

Your vote is your voice. It’s your power. And right now, from the President of the United States on down, we’re seeing and hearing just how desperate some are to take that power away. They want us to believe that their pride is more important than our democracy.

— Michelle Obama (@MichelleObama) January 4, 2021

And this is just unconscionable at a time when a staggering number of Americans are dying every day from a virus th… twitter.com/i/web/status/1…

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Michelle Obama (@MichelleObama) January 04, 2021

This is why we can’t just vote for President and think that our job is done.

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Michelle Obama (@MichelleObama) January 04, 2021

Tomorrow’s runoffs in Georgia will decide whether the U.S. Senate is run by those who’ve shown their willingness to… twitter.com/i/web/status/1…

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Michelle Obama (@MichelleObama) January 04, 2021

These runoffs will decide whether President-Elect Biden has a Senate that will work with him rather than just obstruct him at every turn.

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Michelle Obama (@MichelleObama) January 04, 2021

So if Georgians elect @ReverendWarnock and @Ossoff, we’ll take another step toward cleaning up the mess of the past… twitter.com/i/web/status/1…

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Michelle Obama (@MichelleObama) January 04, 2021

If you live in Georgia, make sure you vote for @ReverendWarnock and @Ossoff in tomorrow’s U.S. Senate runoffs—and m… twitter.com/i/web/status/1…

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Michelle Obama (@MichelleObama) January 04, 2021

Because in America, everyone’s voice matters. And that’s still the truth, no matter what some folks want you to believe.

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Michelle Obama (@MichelleObama) January 04, 2021