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Nov

The Consequences Of Gerrymandering

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Tags: All On The Line, asheville, Barack Obama, Gerrymandering, North Carolina, Obama, Political And Funny Tweets, President, tweets, Voter Suppression, voting, Voting Rights, Voting Rights Act

Take a look at this piece to understand the very real consequences of gerrymandering. In Asheville, NC, we see what… twitter.com/i/web/status/1…
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Barack Obama (@BarackObama) November 24, 2019

Politicians shouldn’t be picking their voters. Voters should be picking their representatives. But unless we act, t… twitter.com/i/web/status/1…
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Barack Obama (@BarackObama) November 24, 2019

Oct

Substance And Grace

By Nerdy Wonka 131 Comments

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Tags: baltimore, Barack Obama, Black History, civil rights, Congress, cummings, death, democrats, elijah, Embed, Embed Tweets, maryland, Obama, Political And Funny Tweets, President, tweets, Voter Suppression, voting, Voting Rights

Michelle and I are heartbroken over the passing of our friend, Elijah Cummings. May his example inspire more Americ… twitter.com/i/web/status/1…
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Barack Obama (@BarackObama) October 17, 2019

When the history books are written about this tumultuous era, I want them to show that I was among those in the Hou… twitter.com/i/web/status/1…
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Elijah E. Cummings (@RepCummings) September 24, 2019

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“I will fight until the death to make sure that every citizen has that right to vote because that is the essence of… twitter.com/i/web/status/1…
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Latino Victory (@latinovictoryus) October 17, 2019

Elijah Cummings was the rarest of politicians- he was a man of substance and of grace; fierce in his determination… twitter.com/i/web/status/1…
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Eric Holder (@EricHolder) October 17, 2019

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We are praying for the wife and family of @RepCummings, for Baltimore, and for our nation. His death is resonating… twitter.com/i/web/status/1…
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The King Center (@TheKingCenter) October 17, 2019

Wow. From Rep. Elijah Cummings' first floor speech: "I only have a minute, only sixty seconds in it... Just a tiny… twitter.com/i/web/status/1…
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Tommy X-TrumpIsARacist-opher (@tommyxtopher) October 17, 2019

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America lost a giant with the passing of Rep. Elijah Cummings, a man of principle who championed truth, justice and… twitter.com/i/web/status/1…
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Hillary Clinton (@HillaryClinton) October 17, 2019

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America has lost a hero, and I have lost a dear friend. Elijah Cummings was the conscience of Congress. His North S… twitter.com/i/web/status/1…
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Tom Perez (@TomPerez) October 17, 2019

Elijah Cummings was the heart and soul of our caucus, a dignified leader with a voice that could move mountains.… twitter.com/i/web/status/1…
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Adam Schiff (@RepAdamSchiff) October 17, 2019

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Our nation has lost a mighty fighter for democracy, accountability, equity and justice with the tragic loss of Cong… twitter.com/i/web/status/1…
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Stacey Abrams (@staceyabrams) October 17, 2019

Elijah Cummings was a dedicated public servant with 36 years of combined service in the MD House of Delegates and i… twitter.com/i/web/status/1…
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Kristen Clarke (@KristenClarkeJD) October 17, 2019

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“When we're dancing with the angels, the question will be asked: In 2019, what did we do to make sure we kept our d… twitter.com/i/web/status/1…
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Josh Campbell (@joshscampbell) October 17, 2019

A son of sharecroppers who rose to become one of the most powerful Democrats in Congress, Elijah Cummings fought ti… twitter.com/i/web/status/1…
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The New York Times (@nytimes) October 17, 2019

Sep

A Story As Old As Time

By Nerdy Wonka 126 Comments

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Tags: abrams, Barack Obama, democracy, elections, georgia, Gerrymandering, Obama, Political And Funny Tweets, President, Stacey, tweets, Voter Suppression, voting

Stacey Abrams working on voter suppression. Obama working on gerrymandering. Once again black people doing the wo… twitter.com/i/web/status/1…
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M’BlockU (@rodimusprime) August 29, 2019

Sep

Change Is Always Within Our Reach

By Nerdy Wonka 125 Comments

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Tags: 2020 Election, Barack Obama, Election 2020, elections, Gerrymandering, GOP Obstruction, Legislature, North Carolina, Political And Funny Tweets, President, Redstricting, tweets, Voter Suppression, voting

Yesterday’s ruling is a big win for North Carolina—and for all of us. Voters should choose their representatives, n… twitter.com/i/web/status/1…
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Barack Obama (@BarackObama) September 04, 2019

Sep

The Heart Of Organizing

By Nerdy Wonka 131 Comments

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Tags: activism, Activists, All On The Line, Barack Obama, Community Organizing, Obama, Political And Funny Tweets, President, Redistricting, tweets, Voter Suppression, voting

Training is at the heart of organizing. It’s why I’ve always made it a priority – from my 2008 campaign until now.… twitter.com/i/web/status/1…
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Barack Obama (@BarackObama) August 26, 2019

Jul

Restoring Our Democracy

By Nerdy Wonka 175 Comments

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Tags: #VotingMatters, All On The Line, Barack Obama, census, Gerrymandering, Political And Funny Tweets, President, SCOTUS, tweets, Voter Suppression, Voting Rights

Recent court decisions make it clear that the change we need to restore our democracy has to come from the ground u… twitter.com/i/web/status/1…
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Barack Obama (@BarackObama) July 31, 2019

Jul

Citizen

By Nerdy Wonka 137 Comments

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Tags: 2020 Election, All On The Line, Barack Obama, Election 2020, elections, Electoral College, Gerrymandering, Obama, ofa, Political And Funny Tweets, President, tweets, Voter Suppression, voting, Voting Rights

The most important job in our democracy is citizen. If you’re tired of politicians manipulating maps and ignoring t… twitter.com/i/web/status/1…
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Barack Obama (@BarackObama) July 01, 2019

Feb

The Real SOTU

By Nerdy Wonka 116 Comments

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Tags: abrams, Black History, Black History Month, Climate Change, Congress, democrats, economy, georgia, healthcare, jobs, medicaid, poverty, SCOTUS, SOTU, Stacey, Voter Suppression, voting

Aug

Voting: Make Sure You Are Registered

By Nerdy Wonka 158 Comments

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Tags: 2018 Elections, elections, Political And Funny Tweets, tweets, vote, Voter Registration, Voter Suppression, voting

A great reminder from @Jordiew, go to vote.org to check/update your registration. This will work for all states.
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Joyce Alene (@JoyceWhiteVance) August 11, 2018

It took me under 30 seconds to confirm I'm registered to vote in November. Now go and confirm yours & share!… twitter.com/i/web/status/1…
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Joyce Alene (@JoyceWhiteVance) August 11, 2018

Jul

When We All Vote

By Nerdy Wonka 159 Comments

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Tags: Celebrities, Celebrity, Michelle, Michelle Obama, Obama, organization, Political And Funny Tweets, vote, Voter Registration, Voter Suppression, voting, Voting Rights

In my family, voting was a sacred responsibility, one which we never took for granted. I’m excited to be a part of… twitter.com/i/web/status/1…
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Michelle Obama (@MichelleObama) July 19, 2018

Your vote is your voice. #WhenWeAllVote, we all do better. Register and volunteer at whenweallvote.org. https://t.co/sYAxRGFNjd
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When We All Vote (@WhenWeAllVote) July 19, 2018

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Stay tuned... people.com/politics/miche…
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Valerie Jarrett (@ValerieJarrett) July 18, 2018

Michelle's back. usat.ly/2mqSKPj
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USA TODAY (@USATODAY) July 19, 2018

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Hey, friends! I’m joining @MichelleObama, @tomhanks, @Lin_Manuel, @JanelleMonae, @CP3 & @TheTimMcGraw to make sure… twitter.com/i/web/status/1…
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Faith Hill (@FaithHill) July 19, 2018

.@MichelleObama knows just how important this is. #whenweallvote we make our voices heard and we can change the wor… twitter.com/i/web/status/1…
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Valerie Jarrett (@ValerieJarrett) July 19, 2018

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Tu voto es tu voz. #WhenWeAllVote, todos lo hacemos mejor. Registrarse y ser voluntario en… twitter.com/i/web/status/1…
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Piper Perabo (@PiperPerabo) July 19, 2018

We can’t sit on the sidelines. #WhenWeAllVote we elect people who represent all of us. Register to vote & volunteer… twitter.com/i/web/status/1…
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Jussie Smollett (@JussieSmollett) July 19, 2018

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We make a difference in every single step along the path of our democracy. It’s up to all of us to register, vote,… twitter.com/i/web/status/1…
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Tim McGraw (@TheTimMcGraw) July 19, 2018