Misinformation

Democracy depends on an informed citizenry and social cohesion. Here’s a look at how misinformation can spread through social media, and why it can hurt our ability to respond to crises. https://t.co/qnLcR3mh8A

— Barack Obama (@BarackObama) April 15, 2020

The Antidote Is Citizenship

Even if the methods are new, sowing the seeds of doubt, division, and discord to turn Americans against each other is an old trick. The antidote is citizenship: to get engaged, organized, mobilized, and to vote - on every level, in every election. https://t.co/yOvaCZYtrW

— Barack Obama (@BarackObama) February 11, 2020

A Student’s Guide

Adjusting to life on campus can be overwhelming—that's why I'm thrilled to team up with @nowthisnews and @youtube on a playlist of videos that can help everybody’s transition, no matter what school you're going to. Watch now: https://t.co/qND3S564d6 @ReachHigher #YouTubeLearning pic.twitter.com/EGFpV2lYDW

— Michelle Obama (@MichelleObama) September 13, 2019

We’re so excited to have our #YouTubeLearning playlist, "A Student's Guide to Your First Year of College", made in partnership with @YouTube & @NowThisNews come out today!

We hope these videos serve as a helpful resource for students throughout their first year. #ReachHigher pic.twitter.com/BBJwnEVsAq

— Reach Higher (@ReachHigher) September 13, 2019

Wise Words

Obama calls out Facebook and Google, and says it's hard to know how long democracy can survive the current political climate https://t.co/nLwsiU1uqL pic.twitter.com/LNjB3VAoxu

— Insider Business (@BusinessInsider) February 27, 2018

A Special Tweet Of The Day

A boy just ran up to the live truck and said "Can you report my smile?" Yes, we can Cameron @FOX29philly pic.twitter.com/ddkwTg98SC

— Dave Eitzen (@DaveEitzen) August 26, 2015

Some News We Missed

President Obama commutes non-violent drug sentences in move to reduce mass incarceration http://t.co/9oY6BWTwd7

— maggie (@jungmuse) July 4, 2015

.@JetBlue's first direct flight to Cuba takes off from JFK Int'l Airport, @NBCNewYork reports http://t.co/5pbcOPS6BW pic.twitter.com/wecdH9vFzV

— BuzzFeed News (@BuzzFeedNews) July 3, 2015

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YES!

Meet the 63rd Black woman with a physics Ph.D. in American history pic.twitter.com/lZCPI9SbDK http://t.co/6NFXIh98BA

— HuffPost BlackVoices (@blackvoices) June 29, 2015

Naturi Naughton wore the Kyemah McEntyre-designed mermaid-style gown to Sunday night’s BET Awards. #BlackGirlMagic pic.twitter.com/4WmU76RJIi

— zellie (@zellieimani) June 29, 2015

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YES!

Introducing our August cover stars...the 3 new faces of fashion you need to know!: http://t.co/087MxDzK4p pic.twitter.com/uzGZsh7xPz

— Teen Vogue (@TeenVogue) July 1, 2015

https://twitter.com/HIGHQUEENBEY/status/617408243623661568

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U.S. Navy triples maternity leave to 18 weeks for women http://t.co/GjenBCa86A

— Reuters U.S. News (@ReutersUS) July 2, 2015

The Episcopalian Church just contributed to the gay marriage movement's winning streak: http://t.co/w673lk10pB (AP) pic.twitter.com/70S0DKnusk

— MSNBC (@MSNBC) July 2, 2015

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approval up, jobs up, unemployment down....hard to believe it was just 54 wks ago when Chuck Todd suggested O's presidency was "over"

— Eric Boehlert (@EricBoehlert) July 2, 2015

POTUS compares his impact to that of Reagan in call with former aides. http://t.co/lkOnsVJnRG

— Perry Bacon Jr. (@perrybaconjr) July 1, 2015

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Wheels up en route the Women's #WorldCup to cheer on @ussoccer_wnt. Let's bring the championship trophy home! Go #USA pic.twitter.com/M1pXY0jjrx

— Dr. Biden -Archived (@DrBiden44) July 5, 2015

#Biden2016 about to slide in your DMs like: pic.twitter.com/FDcfQiAIJi

— Eric Haywood (@EricHaywood) July 2, 2015

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How to help restore the black churches ravaged by fire http://t.co/6BmkNsoOsF pic.twitter.com/e6O6doG3gJ

— Mashable (@mashable) July 1, 2015

Columbia just became the first US university to divest from private prisons http://t.co/8be8GXrIo6 pic.twitter.com/h68iQylXal

— Mother Jones (@MotherJones) July 2, 2015

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"The Mt. Zion AME Church was burned by the KKK in 1995, according to the Post-Courier." http://t.co/qm7jVM6BPb #WhoIsBurningBlackChurches

— Southern Poverty Law Center (@splcenter) July 1, 2015

Where is the national coverage on this anti-Black terrorist act? #WhoIsBurningBlackChurches http://t.co/oVY2KLvb5d

— ColorOfChange (@ColorOfChange) July 1, 2015

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DOJ subpoenas airlines over keeping ticket prices high. http://t.co/fF9xjssW5L

— CNN Breaking News (@cnnbrk) July 1, 2015

President Obama wants more states to expand Medicaid: http://t.co/mBaU1EWh7Y

— Marketplace (@Marketplace) July 2, 2015

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Get yourself together, Twitter and accompanying social media platforms

.@twitter has only 49 black employees in a workforce of nearly 3,000. http://t.co/jWntUxS89u pic.twitter.com/jhNd9EpvVj

— New York Daily News (@NYDailyNews) July 2, 2015

Did @twitter miss a big opportunity with the BET Awards? http://t.co/4gKQIO8Ned

— Bloomberg (@business) June 30, 2015

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US records first measles death since 2003: http://t.co/UNFNpCpMs3 pic.twitter.com/UKDrlsJbTO

— The Hill (@thehill) July 2, 2015

California passes bill requiring school-aged kids to be vaccinated http://t.co/2sSPD4X9sT pic.twitter.com/C3UJ1zQSXB

— Talking Points Memo (@TPM) June 29, 2015

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SCOTUS might destroy affirmative action because this white woman's grades weren't good enough: http://t.co/DieS8NRRGg pic.twitter.com/nnwCUxaBlV

— Slate (@Slate) June 30, 2015

Politico: Nancy Pelosi: Elizabeth Warren doesn't speak for the Democratic Party http://t.co/ZNyroOun8G #politics #p2

— Jeffrey Levin 🇺🇦 (@jilevin) July 1, 2015

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U.S. consumer confidence jumps past forecast in June http://t.co/LO2kQlOVyp

— MarketWatch (@MarketWatch) June 30, 2015

Obama's approval hits 50%. where was W. Bush at this same pt in his second term?

I'm glad you asked: 29%.

— Eric Boehlert (@EricBoehlert) June 30, 2015

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MUST READ: #McKinney Is Charging Us $79,000 for Emails About Pool Party Abuse Cop http://t.co/YSJHtFFJBX pic.twitter.com/MmlYZxC5ff

— deray (@deray) June 29, 2015

https://twitter.com/BmoreDoc/status/615626142024904704

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The President’s Day

@PeteSouza: President Obama opens a Christmas gift from personal aide Ferial Govashiri today in the Oval Office

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President Barack Obama speaks to members of the media during his last news conference of the year in the James Brady Press Briefing Room of the White House

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‘End of the year task. Signing bills.’ (Pete Souza)

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The First Family (The President, First Lady, Malia, Sasha, Marian Robinson – oh, and Bo and Sunny) leave for Hawaii

The Bear Is Loose

Watch President Obama break down why 2014 was a year of progress for America. #ObamaPresser http://t.co/BfknpECbzX

— White House Archived (@ObamaWhiteHouse) December 19, 2014

"We’ve cut our deficits by about two-thirds since I took office, bringing them below their 40-year average." —Obama pic.twitter.com/KcNadYQ98d

— White House Archived (@ObamaWhiteHouse) December 19, 2014

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"Thanks to the Affordable Care Act, about 10 million Americans have gained health insurance just this past year." —Obama #ACAWorks

— White House Archived (@ObamaWhiteHouse) December 19, 2014

"Over a 57-month streak, our businesses have created nearly 11 million new jobs." —President Obama pic.twitter.com/uewpXWPHU2

— White House Archived (@ObamaWhiteHouse) December 19, 2014

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"We’re leading global efforts to combat climate change, including last month’s historic agreement with China" —Obama pic.twitter.com/Xl5qZ5WrFy

— White House Archived (@ObamaWhiteHouse) December 19, 2014

"We have set the stage for this American moment, and I’m going to spend every minute of my last two years making sure we seize it." —Obama

— White House Archived (@ObamaWhiteHouse) December 19, 2014

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https://twitter.com/jonfavs/status/546028250489966594

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https://twitter.com/NerdyWonka/status/546029547280289792

https://twitter.com/drgrist/status/546027036834140161

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https://twitter.com/badler/status/546025480286380032

https://twitter.com/owillis/status/546026153656741888

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Whichever male reporter shouted out the "any New Year's resolutions?" question: THIS IS WHY Y'ALL CAN'T HAVE SHIT.

— Eric Haywood (@EricHaywood) December 19, 2014

Obama calls only on women reporters at presser. Fox announces hour-long special: "Obama's War on Men."

— David Corn (@DavidCornDC) December 19, 2014

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Major TV networks refused to carry POTUS' speech on immigration. Today, POTUS took no questions from any TV reporters. Coincidence? 😏

— April (@ReignOfApril) December 19, 2014

https://twitter.com/JamesFallows/status/546025142736801792

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Covered White House for 10 yrs, never have seen POTUS call on all women reporters #unprecedented!

— Suzanne Malveaux (@SuzanneMalveaux) December 19, 2014

All eight reporters President Obama called on today for questions are women. http://t.co/gUsHFAsEdB #cspanchat pic.twitter.com/wCoLSJ5jXo

— CSPAN (@cspan) December 19, 2014

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https://twitter.com/NerdyWonka/status/546028953857560576

https://twitter.com/RosieGray/status/546024892450103296

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https://twitter.com/gregpinelo/status/546029747940380672

https://twitter.com/BenjySarlin/status/546019119062331393

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Male reporters shouting questions as the president says "mahalo" and leaves. #ObamaPresser

— Emo Desperado (@JoyAnnReid) December 19, 2014

Obama concludes what may be the first ever presidential press conference with no men asking questions, drops mic 🎤, heads to Hawaii.

— Keith Boykin (@keithboykin) December 19, 2014

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https://twitter.com/NerdyWonka/status/546021961038430208

To the front row of the Press Corp and the rwnj’s in Congress. pic.twitter.com/LLdWS6Xx9T

— Nelson (@Yardarm756DD) December 19, 2014

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Obama straight up IGNORES a dude's question to call on yet another woman and good lord this is the best presser

— Hayes Brown (@HayesBrown) December 19, 2014

"And now I'm going on vacation" is the new [mic drop]

— Hayes Brown (@HayesBrown) December 19, 2014

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"I don't give a fuck" Obama is my favorite Obama ever

— Hayes Brown (@HayesBrown) December 19, 2014

President Obama's end-of-the-year press conference in one gif. http://t.co/vKbTbbOYyK pic.twitter.com/zzVNIhelug

— Keith Boykin (@keithboykin) December 19, 2014

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https://twitter.com/gregpinelo/status/546028250552864768

BREAKING: President Obama issues Executive Order changing the term "Lame Duck" into "Untethered Badass." pic.twitter.com/18X6QjaqS9

— Daniel Beerthuis ✌🌎 🏳️‍🌈 (@DanielBeerthuis) December 18, 2014

President Obama Holds A News Conference

The Press Conference: A Tweet or Two

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"I'm going to squeeze every last bit of opportunity to make the world a better place over these last two years." —President Obama

— Barack Obama (@BarackObama) November 5, 2014

https://twitter.com/TheObamaDiary/status/530111468545777664

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https://twitter.com/NerdyWonka/status/530099480368914433

President Obama: Please proceed, Senator McConnell... http://t.co/n7ZJv2C9ka

— Nancy LeTourneau 🇺🇦 (@Smartypants60) November 5, 2014

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Shorter Press Conference: Nearly every Reporter proud to act like a total dick. Then Pres Obama replies with calm, generous dignity.

— Steve Weinstein (@steveweinstein) November 5, 2014

Poor racist fools. They couldn't even have 24hrs to enjoy putting PBO "in his place". He came out there all happy and ruined their lives.

— itgurl (@itgurl_29) November 5, 2014

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I have no problem with you asking questions of POTUS, @edhenryTV. But I think it's reprehensible that you would interrupt him mid-sentence.

— April (@ReignOfApril) November 5, 2014

FOX reporter interrupting President of the United States 3 times in 1 question is a new record @keithboykin @CharlesMBlow

— Christine Pelosi (@sfpelosi) November 5, 2014

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https://twitter.com/theonlyadult/status/530101177581445120 https://twitter.com/TheObamaDiary/status/530098228990345216

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https://twitter.com/NerdyWonka/status/530093840808419328

PBO so cool he doesn't even eyeroll Q about why he didn't work harder to bond with GOP who vowed INAUGURATION NIGHT to make him a 1 termer.

— Christine Pelosi (@sfpelosi) November 5, 2014

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Shorter Obama: pic.twitter.com/GVSBZZlrSv

— 🇺🇸🇭🇹 Only4RM 🇭🇹🇺🇸 (@Only4RM) November 5, 2014

https://twitter.com/Our4thEstate/status/530106826642038785

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The President gave a GREAT press conference today. The press, not so much. #Leadership pic.twitter.com/1b2GVNlHkC

— meta (@metaquest) November 5, 2014

https://twitter.com/TheObamaDiary/status/530096249333358593

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Obama pissing off Beltway Press by not falling flat on face and coming into this presser bloodied.
I LOVE YOU @BarackObama.
Never change...

— Kevin D. Grüssing (Pronounced Grew-sing) (@KevDGrussing) November 5, 2014

https://twitter.com/NerdyWonka/status/530098301014515712

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https://twitter.com/jonfavs/status/530104998123032576 https://twitter.com/TheObamaDiary/status/530103801517457409

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His press conference with his intelligent answers is so calming. Last night was such a shit show of stupidity without him. #Obama

— forus50 🇺🇸 (@FORUS50) November 5, 2014

https://twitter.com/NerdyWonka/status/530096526245130240

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https://twitter.com/TheObamaDiary/status/530093380525899776 https://twitter.com/NerdyWonka/status/530092308352360449

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https://twitter.com/TheObamaDiary/status/530102660540923905 https://twitter.com/theonlyadult/status/530106403747151872

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https://twitter.com/NerdyWonka/status/530088608292560896

https://twitter.com/TheObamaDiary/status/530105204239499264