The Obama Diary

Aug

Gerrymander

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Tags: Barack, Barack Obama, Gerrymandering, gop, Obama, potus, President, republican, Republican Party, Voter Suppression, voting, Voting Maps

We can’t lose focus on what matters – right now, Republicans in Texas are trying to gerrymander district lines to unfairly win five seats in next year’s midterm elections. This is a power grab that undermines our democracy. https://t.co/lBGo5aNbyp

— Barack Obama (@BarackObama) August 5, 2025

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Jul

Democracy Forum

By Nerdy Wonka 282 Comments

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Tags: Barack, Barack Obama, Chicago, democracy, Democracy Forum, election, forum, Obama, Obama Foundation, Pluralism, President, speech

At this year’s @ObamaFoundation Democracy Forum, I spoke about pluralism – the idea that in a democracy, we all have to find a way to live alongside individuals and groups who are different from us. So we commit to a system of rules that helps us peacefully resolve our disputes… pic.twitter.com/XWcl81BbDI

— Barack Obama (@BarackObama) December 6, 2024

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I’m convinced if we want democracy as we understand it to survive, then we’re all going to have to work towards a renewed commitment to pluralism. The alternative is what we’ve seen here in the U.S. and in many democracies around the world – not just gridlock and public cynicism,…

— Barack Obama (@BarackObama) December 6, 2024

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There are no easy answers. Some of the problems we’re seeing have played out over decades, and reversing them is going to take time as well. But we are seeing successful efforts by young leaders around this country and around the world to reinvigorate pluralist values.

And what…

— Barack Obama (@BarackObama) December 6, 2024

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May

The Biden Family

By Nerdy Wonka 312 Comments

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Tags: Barack, Barack Obama, Biden, cancer, flotus, Michelle, Michelle Obama, Obama, potus, President, tweets

Michelle and I are thinking of the entire Biden family. Nobody has done more to find breakthrough treatments for cancer in all its forms than Joe, and I am certain he will fight this challenge with his trademark resolve and grace. We pray for a fast and full recovery.

— Barack Obama (@BarackObama) May 18, 2025

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May

Girls Alliance: Kenya

By Nerdy Wonka 134 Comments

Categories: All Videos and Michelle Obama
Tags: flotus, Girls Alliance, Global Girls Alliance, kenya, Michelle, Michelle Obama, Obama, tweets

The @GirlsAlliance is proud to support @MTGKilifi, an organization that helps girls in Kenya build strength and confidence both on and off the soccer field. This #WomensHistoryMonth, I hope you’ll learn more about their work: pic.twitter.com/7GgTAvL0zN

— Michelle Obama (@MichelleObama) March 18, 2025

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Mar

Fatou Baldeh

By Nerdy Wonka 202 Comments

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Tags: Baldeh, Barack, Barack Obama, Fatou, Fatou Baldeh, gambia, Genital Mutilation, leaders, leadership, Obama, potus, President, tweets, Women's History Month

This International Women’s Day, I’m celebrating leaders like Fatou Baldeh in our @GirlsAlliance Network. Read more about her work to end female genital mutilation in Gambia: https://t.co/xVRFY5DhFl

— Barack Obama (@BarackObama) March 8, 2025

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Mar

IMO Podcast

By Nerdy Wonka 96 Comments

Categories: All Videos and Michelle Obama
Tags: craig, Craig Robinson, flotus, Higher Ground, interview, Michelle, Michelle Obama, Obama, podcast, robinson, tweets

My brother @CraigMalRob and I are launching a podcast — @IMOpodcasts with Michelle Obama and Craig Robinson! Along with experts and special guests, we’ll be discussing some of your questions. We hope you’ll check it out wherever you get your podcasts. https://t.co/YLiVMo4Kuu pic.twitter.com/DBMfrekEOa

— Michelle Obama (@MichelleObama) March 10, 2025

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I’m so excited for you to get to know my big brother @CraigMalRob on the @IMOpodcasts!

In our first episode, we share stories about growing up on Euclid Avenue in Chicago and the journey that led us to who we are today — from life on the South Side to going to college together… pic.twitter.com/h9Od0xRUOg

— Michelle Obama (@MichelleObama) March 12, 2025

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Mar

Critical Need

By Nerdy Wonka 150 Comments

Categories: All Photos and Michelle Obama
Tags: donation, education, flotus, Girls Alliance, Global Girls Alliance, Michelle, Michelle Obama, Obama, tweets

Today, the @GirlsAlliance is committing $1 million in support of girls in critical need in collaboration with @CARE, @PlanUSA, @SaveTheChildren, and @UNICEFUSA.

Join us: https://t.co/Y7kd8kDzrB

— Michelle Obama (@MichelleObama) December 18, 2024

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Jan

The Happy Place

By Nerdy Wonka 358 Comments

Categories: All Videos and Michelle Obama
Tags: Celebrities, Celebrity, flotus, hudson, interview, jennifer, Jennifer Hudson, Michelle, Michelle Obama, Obama, Talk Show, tweets

.@MichelleObama is at The Happy Place tomorrow! pic.twitter.com/sy3VPymSZJ

— The Jennifer Hudson Show (@JHudShow) December 17, 2024

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Nov

Our Oceans

By Nerdy Wonka 68 Comments

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Tags: Aquarium, Barack, Barack Obama, documentary, Girl Scouts, Monterey, Monterey Bay, Monterey Bay Aquarium, netflix, Obama, Oceans, potus, President, tweets

A few weeks ago, I met with Girl Scouts on their trip to @MontereyAq. We talked about the magical world just beneath the surface of our oceans, and how our fates are inextricably linked. I hope you’ll check out Our Oceans from @HGMedia, which is streaming now on @Netflix. pic.twitter.com/xMCRUHnqwO

— Barack Obama (@BarackObama) November 20, 2024

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Nov

Democracy Forum

By Nerdy Wonka 86 Comments

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Tags: Barack, Barack Obama, democracy, forum, Obama, Obama Foundation, potus, President, tweets

On December 5, the @ObamaFoundation will host our third annual Democracy Forum focusing on pluralism – how we can disagree deeply while still finding a way to live together.

I hope you’ll tune in at https://t.co/duc1kLVSLW. pic.twitter.com/bGd1nqcAT0

— Barack Obama (@BarackObama) November 19, 2024

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