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Barack Hussein Obama II is an American politician who served as the 44th president of the United States from 2009 to 2017. A member of the Democratic Party, he was the first African American president. Obama previously served as a U.S. senator representing Illinois from 2005 to 2008 and as an Illinois state senator from 1997 to 2004. .. more

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Barack Obama @barackobama.bsky.social · 17h

My statement on Middle East peace

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National Democratic Redistricting Committee @democraticredistricting.com · 3d

NEW: Reporting from @politico.com reveals that the White House is ramping up its pressure campaign to gerrymander red states, going as far as promising “consequences” to Republican lawmakers who don’t fall in line.

This is dangerous new territory for our nation. politi.co/4nDMcKk

‘There could very well be consequences’: Trump’s team pressures wary GOP lawmakers to draw new maps

The new pressure campaign from Trump and outside groups shows the party’s desperation to cling to its razor-thin majority next year.

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Barack Obama @barackobama.bsky.social · 10d

The arc of the moral universe is long, but it bends towards justice. Except it doesn’t bend on its own—it bends because we pull it in the direction of justice. What keeps me hopeful during times like these is being surrounded by people who are doing just that.

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Barack Obama @barackobama.bsky.social · 11d

Republicans would rather shut down the government than help millions of Americans afford health care. This article tells some of their stories, and is a good reminder of what’s at stake.

These people have found their health care at the center of a shutdown showdown

Small business owners, self-employed people and early retirees are among the 24 million Americans who could lose the tax credit

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Barack Obama @barackobama.bsky.social · 14d

Get involved with @allontheline.bsky.social to take action on redistricting: mobilize.us/allontheline

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Barack Obama @barackobama.bsky.social · 14d

Republicans can’t win on their policies, so they are trying to dodge accountability by rewriting the rules. These lawmakers are going out of their way to silence the will of the people and deliberately undermine our democracy.

All On The Line @allontheline.bsky.social · 14d

The White House is continuing to pressure more states to gerrymander their congressional maps because they are afraid of voters holding them accountable for their unpopular policies.

This is a decisive moment for our democracy. Take action to fight back against this power grab. ⬇️

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Barack Obama @barackobama.bsky.social · 14d

The degree to which those comments can undermine public health, do harm to women who are pregnant, create anxiety for parents who do have children who are autistic – is violence against the truth.

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Barack Obama @barackobama.bsky.social · 14d

We have people in power making broad claims around certain drugs and autism that have been continuously disproven.

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Barack Obama @barackobama.bsky.social · 16d

Michelle, Brian Chesky, and I launched the Voyager Scholarship at the @obamafoundation.bsky.social to provide the next generation of leaders with the tools they need to succeed and make an impact on their communities. Today we're thrilled to welcome the newest class of Obama-Chesky Voyagers.

The Obama Foundation @obamafoundation.bsky.social · 16d

🚀 Meet the 4th class of Obama-Chesky Voyagers! 100 young leaders tackling big issues. Launched by @barackobama.bsky.social, Mrs. Obama, and Airbnb Co-Founder and CEO Brian Chesky, this scholarship fuels the next generation of public service leaders. 🌍 www.obama.org/programs/voy...

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The Obama Foundation @obamafoundation.bsky.social · 16d

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Barack Obama @barackobama.bsky.social · 17d

Susan, I hope I look as good as you at 102!

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Barack Obama @barackobama.bsky.social · 19d

In a moment like this, when tensions are high, part of the job of the president is to remind us of the ties that bind us together.

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