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

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

Decade Of Representation

We’re at a turning point in the redistricting process, and maps drawn in the next 12 months will determine the next decade of representation in our country. @AllOnTheLine is empowering folks to demand accountability during redistricting—join them: https://t.co/jH3jXlfbPj https://t.co/6Lp3GELope

— Barack Obama (@BarackObama) August 12, 2021

This year, legislators are drawing new maps that will determine American elections for the next 10 years. Take it from @Questlove—democracy itself is on the line.

If we want to win, now is the time to join the fight. Join us: https://t.co/BT9meRbSB4 pic.twitter.com/gn67D4uCqw

— All On The Line (@allontheline) August 12, 2021

Nine Days

I want to share this inspiring book about the events leading up to the 1960 election, from Dr. King's imprisonment to student activism in Atlanta to JFK's campaign. It's a story we can all learn from—a story of overlooked heroes and the power each of us has to create change. pic.twitter.com/yIaNJpRq7M

— Barack Obama (@BarackObama) February 19, 2021

#WinWithBlackWomen

I’m really honored to be listed with this diverse group of kickazz women that helped to turn Georgia blue. We did that!!! 💃🏿💃💃🏻@BlackVotersMtr #WinWithBlackWomen #Georgia pic.twitter.com/a0FW55OywJ

— LaTosha Brown (@MsLaToshaBrown) January 13, 2021

True Patriotism

Black people have never been the problem, but the solution. No one values freedom more than those who’ve never had it. Saved this democracy from itself once again. Now, when will this country give Black Americans what they’re owed?

— Ida Bae Wells (@nhannahjones) January 6, 2021

Black people believed in this country’s ideals, believed in democracy, even when those in power have shown again an… twitter.com/i/web/status/1…

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Ida Bae Wells (@nhannahjones) January 06, 2021

Listen. Organizers worked hard in Georgia. They knocked on my door 3-4 times week. I told them I voted early. They said, great— but what about your friends & family?

— Tayari Jones (@tayari) January 6, 2021

Imagine what this nation could be if it uplifted Black women the way Black women uplift democracy.

— Renée Graham 🏳️‍🌈 (@reneeygraham) January 6, 2021

Beloved Georgia

My friend John Lewis is surely smiling down on his beloved Georgia this morning, as people across the state carried forward the baton that he and so many others passed down to them. pic.twitter.com/CgVEP4Ilt8

— Barack Obama (@BarackObama) January 6, 2021

Desecration

Like all of you, I’ve been feeling so many emotions since yesterday. I tried to put my thoughts down here: pic.twitter.com/9xzRvrpk7y

— Michelle Obama (@MichelleObama) January 7, 2021

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—
Michelle Obama (@MichelleObama) January 07, 2021

White Terrorism

Y’all cared more about the Target on Atlantic Avenue than the Capitol building.

— Treana L. Allen (@TreanaLAllen) January 6, 2021

While today’s terrible display of terror and meanness shakes us, let’s remember: @ossoff, Jewish son of an immigrant & @ReverendWarnock, first Black Senator from Georgia, will join a Catholic POTUS & the first woman, Black + Indian VP in our nation’s capital. God bless America.

— Stacey Abrams (@staceyabrams) January 7, 2021

"They're not fucking protesters, they fucking terrorists."

-Draymond Green pic.twitter.com/SYpQqDWZdV

— Sam Hustis (@SamHustis) January 7, 2021

All I keep thinking about is how National Guard were deployed to guard the Miracle Mile from people stealing Gucci bags but protestors stormed the Senate chambers and there is nary a police in sight.

— Ida Bae Wells (@nhannahjones) January 6, 2021

As a Congressperson, how do you walk back into the Capitol and resume work knowing that the police willingly let domestic terrorists into your workplace? Like…. moved the barricades out of the way and took selfies once they were inside?

— April (@ReignOfApril) January 6, 2021

Cops are taking selfies with the terrorists. pic.twitter.com/EjkQ83h1p2

— Timothy Burke (@bubbaprog) January 6, 2021

Words I will use on TV tonight:

Coup
Insurrection
Treason
Sedition
Lies
Terrorists

I am hearing from fellow journalists who are being told not to use these words. Resists attempts to censor your language. Democracy depends on bearing witness & holding power to account.

— Ali Velshi (@AliVelshi) January 7, 2021

to make it here without dying is the epitome of white privilege pic.twitter.com/Uw5FV33bpO

— Noah Caine (@NoahCaine) January 6, 2021

To visually show you the differences. pic.twitter.com/69N0BDqRKK

— Johnny Montanez (@_JohnnyMontanez) January 6, 2021

This feels wild to say but….

We're not talking about the bombs enough. At least three were found and disarmed yesterday.

There is a LOT going on. But it feels like those explosive devices should be a bigger story.

— April (@ReignOfApril) January 7, 2021

“White Americans aren’t afraid of the cops. White Americans are never afraid of the cops, even when they’re committing an insurrection,” @JoyAnnReid says about the Trump supporters rioting the US Capitol. pic.twitter.com/dJ3soNlZhq

— MSNBC (@MSNBC) January 6, 2021

Terrorism At The Capitol

Here’s my statement on today’s violence at the Capitol. pic.twitter.com/jLCKo2D1Ya

— Barack Obama (@BarackObama) January 7, 2021

The way news outlets shielded us from viewing the horrific murder of a white woman committing a criminal act at the Capitol Building yesterday, is the dignity that I desire from the media when unarmed Black people are murdered by the police. Instead we get trauma porn.

— Dr. Theresa Chapple (@Theresa_Chapple) January 7, 2021

All of Black Twitter tonight, ESPECIALLY Black Women: pic.twitter.com/BDqGSaoQpG

— April (@ReignOfApril) January 7, 2021