We Must Keep Going

With the King family marching today, we remember that the fight for voting rights takes perseverance. As Dr. King said, “There are no broad highways to lead us easily and inevitably to quick solutions. We must keep going.” May we honor his memory through action forged in faith. pic.twitter.com/Qn1q4EvXN5

— Barack Obama (@BarackObama) January 17, 2022

Voting Rights Legislation

Now is the time for the U.S. Senate to do the right thing and call a vote on crucial voting rights legislation. Future generations are counting on us to protect our democracy. I wrote out some thoughts about why this is so important. https://t.co/hjab4Ejxox

— Barack Obama (@BarackObama) January 13, 2022

The filibuster has no basis in the Constitution, and in recent years, it has become a routine way for the Senate minority to block important progress on issues supported by the majority of voters. But we can’t allow it to be used to block efforts to protect our democracy.

— Barack Obama (@BarackObama) January 13, 2022

That’s why I fully support @POTUS’s call to modify Senate rules as necessary to make sure pending voting rights legislation gets called for a vote. And every American who cares about the survival of our most cherished institutions should support the President’s call as well.

— Barack Obama (@BarackObama) January 13, 2022

The House just passed the Freedom to Vote: John R. Lewis Act. Now the Senate needs to do the same. It's the best way to protect the right to vote, end partisan gerrymandering, and restore crucial parts of the Voting Rights Act.

— Barack Obama (@BarackObama) January 13, 2022

The Power Of Your Vote

It’s never too early to start understanding the power of your vote. That’s why I loved seeing how @LaRonHines is getting these preschoolers to think about it! Check it out, and update your registration with @whenweallvote at https://t.co/UqaewPEItd. pic.twitter.com/Q5xvlBjiDm

— Michelle Obama (@MichelleObama) October 5, 2021

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

#RestoreTheVRA

If we want to fight back against bills like this, we’ve got to organize state by state and block by block to pass the John Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act and the For the People Act. I hope you’ll join me. https://t.co/F8etafNsNu

— Michelle Obama (@MichelleObama) September 7, 2021

Texas' #VoterSuppression law will:

❌Ban 24-hour/drive-thru voting
❌Limit early voting hours
❌Criminalize distributing vote-by-mail applications
❌Allow partisan poll watchers unprecedented access to polling places

We need to #RestoreTheVRA⤵️⤵️ https://t.co/a1H9RAZWFp

— When We All Vote (@WhenWeAllVote) September 7, 2021

Monumental

The Voting Rights Act, signed into law 56 years ago today, was a monumental piece of legislation. But with the Supreme Court and state legislatures making it harder to cast a ballot, we can’t take voting rights for granted.

— Barack Obama (@BarackObama) August 6, 2021

Congress needs to summon the same courage we saw a half century ago when the Voting Rights Act was passed and guarantee every American a voice and a vote.

— Barack Obama (@BarackObama) August 6, 2021

John Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act

As we mark the 56th anniversary of the Voting Rights Act of 1965, @StaceyAbrams and I are calling on you to reach out to your members of Congress and ask them to pass the For the People Act and John Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act. Join us: https://t.co/sF2aVjWPah pic.twitter.com/SontjePnLt

— Michelle Obama (@MichelleObama) August 5, 2021

King Of Good Trouble

A year ago today, we lost Congressman John Lewis. As we celebrate the king of good trouble—his legacy of perseverance; his ability to find moments of joy and lightness in the midst of real struggle—we should also recommit ourselves to building the future he envisioned. pic.twitter.com/07nbvnBh9i

— Michelle Obama (@MichelleObama) July 17, 2021

All across our country, the sacred right to vote that he marched and bled for is being threatened. That’s why we’ve got to do everything in our power to pass the #ForThePeopleAct and the #JohnLewis Voting Rights Advancement Act.

— Michelle Obama (@MichelleObama) July 17, 2021

Everyone deserves to have their voices heard and their votes counted, and I can’t think of a better way to honor Congressman Lewis than by turning these bills into law.

— Michelle Obama (@MichelleObama) July 17, 2021

Freedom And Justice

John Lewis and C.T. Vivian loved this country so much that they risked their lives so that it might live up to its promise. They gave all of themselves to the cause of freedom and justice, and inspired generations to follow their example. Now it’s up to us to continue the work. pic.twitter.com/LZNQHqIUAo

— Barack Obama (@BarackObama) July 17, 2021