One Million Meals

I'm so excited to announce our first partner cities—Atlanta and Cleveland—for our Pass the Love campaign with @PHAnews! With your help, we can reach our goal of distributing one million meals to families in need. I hope you’ll take a moment to donate at https://t.co/s0WCBvE8HK! pic.twitter.com/r8JYX5My1m

— Michelle Obama (@MichelleObama) May 10, 2021

Michelle: The Late Show

This was fun! Had some laughs with @StephenAtHome and even raised $9k for our Pass the Love campaign with @PHAnews. I hope you'll support our Pass the Love campaign by donating at https://t.co/s0WCBvE8HK.

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— Michelle Obama (@MichelleObama) May 12, 2021

Erasing The Coverage Gap

BREAKING: ACA has erased 44% of the coverage gap between rich and poor Americans, per new study. Gap between white… twitter.com/i/web/status/1…

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Andy Slavitt (@ASlavitt) August 20, 2019

This is the policy the Republican Party has been so focused on dismantling. twitter.com/aslavitt/statu…

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Samuel Sinyangwe (@samswey) August 20, 2019

Immigrants Make Our Country Great

This immigrant-owned restaurant feeds the homeless and poor for free every single day no questions asked. He treats… twitter.com/i/web/status/1…

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Caroline Patrickis (@Cpatrickis) February 08, 2019

The Real SOTU

A President Who Actually Made America Great

How about that. In Obama's final year: Poverty ⬇️ Uninsured ⬇️ Real median household income ⬆️… twitter.com/i/web/status/9…

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Cody Keenan (@codykeenan) September 12, 2017

Just announced: 2016 Income, Poverty, and Health Insurance Coverage in the United States: go.usa.gov/xR69h https://t.co/oXIML42hzQ

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U.S. Census Bureau (@uscensusbureau) September 12, 2017

Thanks, @BarackObama. twitter.com/uscensusbureau…

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Valerie Jarrett (@ValerieJarrett) September 12, 2017

Early Bird Chat

"The work we've done is finally paying off in a big way." —@POTUS on our economic progress: go.wh.gov/ZxPJFg https://t.co/cLEAo5Ls6e

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The White House (@WhiteHouse) September 13, 2016

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All Times Eastern

10:30AM: President Obama receives the Presidential Daily Briefing

11:20AM: President Obama meets with State Counsellor Aung San Suu Kyi

12:45PM: President Obama has lunch with Vice President Biden

1PM: Press Secretary Josh Earnest holds the White House Briefing

4PM: President Obama meets with Treasury Secretary Jack Lew

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Surprise! Guess who stopped by @TheEllenShow today. (Hint: Really good at taking selfies.) shar.es/1wLU9r https://t.co/C6uxp81J1Z

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The First Lady (@FLOTUS) September 13, 2016

Change You Can See, Feel, and Believe

Here comes the latest income and poverty statistics... Be prepared to adjust your talking points... census.gov/content/dam/Ce…

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Justin Wolfers (@JustinWolfers) September 13, 2016

Real median household income rose $2800 in 2015 to $56,500, a robust rise of 5.2%. Middle class incomes are growing! https://t.co/9piFRLF5GR

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Justin Wolfers (@JustinWolfers) September 13, 2016

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Income gains across the board. 10th percentile +7.9% (ie poor) Median +5.2% 90th percent +2.9% 95th percentile +3.7% https://t.co/IgFUBDeyK8

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Justin Wolfers (@JustinWolfers) September 13, 2016

It's a welcome change to see proportionately larger income gains at the bottom and middle of the income distribution.

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Justin Wolfers (@JustinWolfers) September 13, 2016

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Income inequality—measured by the Gini index—has fallen sharply over the past two years. https://t.co/LcQ1onQjk1

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Justin Wolfers (@JustinWolfers) September 13, 2016

The gender wage gap continues to narrow. https://t.co/0yRETxuxXk

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Justin Wolfers (@JustinWolfers) September 13, 2016

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The number of people with full-time year-round work, continues to increase, and is at an all-time high. https://t.co/5F15YNcmpp

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Justin Wolfers (@JustinWolfers) September 13, 2016

The poverty rate is down sharply, from 14.8% to 13.5%. It's rare to see a move this large. Largest drop since 1968. https://t.co/URjHTHvMQO

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Justin Wolfers (@JustinWolfers) September 13, 2016

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Last year we lifted an astonishing 3.5 million people out of poverty.

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Justin Wolfers (@JustinWolfers) September 13, 2016

Largest declines in the poverty rate for African-Americans, Hispanics, and kids. https://t.co/nL0ffJsSR6

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Justin Wolfers (@JustinWolfers) September 13, 2016

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Declines in poverty most notable for younger adults. https://t.co/DY5RnzrLwx

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Justin Wolfers (@JustinWolfers) September 13, 2016

Social insurance programs play an enormously important role in keeping people out of poverty. https://t.co/JfvO97v1qZ

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Justin Wolfers (@JustinWolfers) September 13, 2016

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Worth noting: Last year's 5.2% rise in real median household income is the largest rise ever recorded.

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Justin Wolfers (@JustinWolfers) September 13, 2016

The income gains were broadly distributed, including every demographic, age, region and gender, and were stronger for the poor than the rich

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Justin Wolfers (@JustinWolfers) September 13, 2016

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The last time fewer than 30 million Americans were uninsured was before 1980.

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Phil Galewitz (@philgalewitz) September 13, 2016

A friend emails a simpler summary of broad-based income gains and declining poverty: BEST CENSUS REPORT EVER.

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Justin Wolfers (@JustinWolfers) September 13, 2016

The President’s Day In Washington And The First Lady’s Day In Madrid

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2016 Nat'l Amb. Ismael was honored to meet @POTUS today & talk about the about the need to help babies & #ZAPzika! https://t.co/aJP3Pir8RL

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March of Dimes (@MarchofDimes) June 30, 2016

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First Lady Michelle Obama and Queen Letizia of Spain at Zarzuela Palace in Madrid, Spain.

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First Lady Michelle Obama speaks at the presentation of “Let Girls Learn” at Matadero cultural center in Madrid, Spain. In this initiative First Lady Michelle Obama shares the stories of girls she has met in her prior travels and highlights new commitments to support “Let Girls Learn”. She encouraged the audience to value their own educational opportunities, continue to strive for progress for girls and young women in their country, and take action to help the more than 62 million girls around the world who are out of school

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Michelle Obama: "Se ensalza al hombre que cambia pañales y se denigra a la mujer en el trabajo" elmundo.es/sociedad/2016/… vía @elmundoes

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US Embassy Madrid (@USembassyMadrid) June 30, 2016

Michelle Obama insta a cambiar la cultura contra la desigualdad de género #LetsGirlLearn @FLOTUS politica.elpais.com/politica/2016/… vía @el_pais

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US Embassy Madrid (@USembassyMadrid) June 30, 2016

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La Reina asiste al acto de la iniciativa #LetGirlsLearn en compañía de @MichelleObama casareal.es/ES/Actividades… https://t.co/59sZc9d9Ha

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Casa de S.M. el Rey (@CasaReal) June 30, 2016

W/ @FLOTUS trip, new @USAIDLiberia education programs for adolescent girls announced. wapo.st/29hlFy7 #62MillionGirls #LetGirlsLearn

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susan markham (@msmarkham) June 27, 2016

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#62MillionGirls

In school, I learned how to speak up for myself. #62MillionGirls don't have that chance. 62MillionGirls.com –mo http://t.co/lVVkv7vcDD

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The First Lady (@FLOTUS) September 26, 2015

I'm grateful for the teachers who helped spark my sense of curiosity. The #62MillionGirls who aren't in school should have that same chance.

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President Obama (@POTUS) September 26, 2015

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#62MillionGirls do not have access to education. Share a photo & what you learned in school: 62milliongirls.com amp.twimg.com/v/4b423c89-675…

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The First Lady (@FLOTUS) September 27, 2015

#62MillionGirls #InSchoolILearned to use my math & science skills to solve problems in my career as an engineer! http://t.co/oQcaq5XO0b

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Courtney Ruby (@RubyDiamond10) September 27, 2015

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In school I was given a gift. Now I give that gift to kids in Padhar, India. Let's give that gift to #62milliongirls. http://t.co/Jy0hvsIlwi

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Krista Givens (@ksgivensandPo) September 27, 2015

"In school I learned to treat EVERYONE with respect, courtesy, & common understanding."-Amb. Lenhardt #62MillionGirls http://t.co/jbhDVjLTHb

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In school, we learned about engineering, teamwork, and leadership. #62milliongirls don't have that chance. #omgrobots http://t.co/4KWirqn2H8

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FIRST Firebirds 433 (@firebirds433) September 27, 2015

In school I learned how to use my voice to make a difference in my community. #62milliongirls deserve this too. http://t.co/MhPdoFPnxw

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Anna Korman (@annakorm) September 27, 2015

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In school I learned that hard work is indeed rewarding. #62MillionGirls http://t.co/gO8Jo2izD9

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Janell Lockett (@AyoJanell) September 27, 2015

At school I found my superpower-I learned to read! #62MillionGirls deserve that chance, too http://t.co/HYlkQYiIv9

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Stephanie Rakes (@rakes1998) September 26, 2015

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In school I learned individuals must make the change they seek. #62MillionGirls shld have chance to draw own lessons http://t.co/7l1zmzJBpr

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Samantha Power (@AmbassadorPower) September 26, 2015

In school I learned to cherish education, what it means for success in life #62MillionGirls don't have that chance JG http://t.co/oqetE861ba

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Julia Gillard (@JuliaGillard) September 26, 2015