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 guara… twitter.com/i/web/status/1…

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Barack Obama (@BarackObama) August 06, 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… twitter.com/i/web/status/1…

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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 Co… twitter.com/i/web/status/1…

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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

We The People

I can’t wait for you all to see We The People! This Higher Ground project is filled with the songs and the heart of so many of our favorite artists—but even more, it’s a rallying cry for a rising generation that’s ready to take on the world. Watch it on @Netflix on July 4! 🇺🇸 https://t.co/c8N7nb01n8

— Michelle Obama (@MichelleObama) June 2, 2021

Michelle and I are excited to share our latest show from Higher Ground: We The People. Some of our favorite artists got together with amazing animators to remix civics—and the result is a lot better than what we had in school. Check it out on @Netflix this July 4. pic.twitter.com/PlsSyq5pgk

— Barack Obama (@BarackObama) June 2, 2021

For The People Act

This is a much needed step in the right direction of expanding access to the ballot box.

Now it's up to Congress to take action and pass the #ForthePeopleAct to stop state legislatures from enacting laws that are designed to further restrict voting.https://t.co/sdOQnQZrx1

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

Happy Birthday, John Lewis

For decades, John Lewis not only gave all of himself to the cause of freedom and justice, but inspired generations that followed to try to live up to his example. On his birthday, we honor his memory, and work toward continuing his legacy by creating change in our communities.

— Barack Obama (@BarackObama) February 22, 2021

Today would have been Congressman John Lewis’ 81st birthday. While my dear friend may no longer be with us, his life and legacy provide an eternal moral compass on which direction to march. May we carry on his mission in the fight for justice and equality for all.

— President Biden (@POTUS) February 21, 2021