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National Democratic Redistricting Committee @democraticredistricting.com · 1d

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.

politi.co

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Barack Obama @barackobama.bsky.social · 8d

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 · 9d

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

www.usatoday.com

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Barack Obama @barackobama.bsky.social · 12d

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

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Barack Obama @barackobama.bsky.social · 12d

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 · 12d

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 · 12d

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 · 12d

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 · 14d

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 · 14d

🚀 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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Barack Obama @barackobama.bsky.social · 15d

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

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Barack Obama @barackobama.bsky.social · 17d

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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Barack Obama @barackobama.bsky.social · 18d

I recently had the chance to talk about my thoughts on AI and the urgent need to prepare our workforce for the coming changes.

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Barack Obama @barackobama.bsky.social · 18d

We need more ideas like the ones @captmarkkelly.bsky.social has outlined on how we can shape the future being created by artificial intelligence. Kelly.Senate.gov/AI

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Barack Obama @barackobama.bsky.social · 18d

Second, it’s worth reading this excerpt from Frederick Douglass:

A Plea for Free Speech in Boston (1860)

National Constitution Center Historic Documents Library record for A Plea for Free Speech in Boston (1860)

constitutioncenter.org

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Barack Obama @barackobama.bsky.social · 18d

First there’s this piece by David French, who devoted much of his legal career to defending the First Amendment rights of conservative writers and scholars:

Opinion | Charlie Kirk, Jimmy Kimmel and the Future of Free Speech in America

www.nytimes.com

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Barack Obama @barackobama.bsky.social · 18d

This commentary offers a clear, powerful statement of why freedom of speech is at the heart of democracy and must be defended, whether the speaker is Charlie Kirk or Jimmy Kimmel, MAGA supporters or MAGA opponents.

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Barack Obama @barackobama.bsky.social · 19d

This is precisely the kind of government coercion that the First Amendment was designed to prevent — and media companies need to start standing up rather than capitulating to it.

Washington Post Columnist Says She Was Fired for Posts After Charlie Kirk Shooting

www.nytimes.com

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Barack Obama @barackobama.bsky.social · 19d

After years of complaining about cancel culture, the current administration has taken it to a new and dangerous level by routinely threatening regulatory action against media companies unless they muzzle or fire reporters and commentators it doesn’t like.

Let’s be clear about what happened to Jimmy Kimmel

Trump’s most brazen attack on free speech yet.

www.yahoo.com

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Barack Obama @barackobama.bsky.social · 20d

Our democracy is not self-executing. It depends on us all as citizens, regardless of our political affiliations, to stand up and fight for the core values that have made this country the envy of the world.

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Democrats @democrats.org · 21d

If you live in:

California
New Jersey
New York
Pennsylvania
Virginia

The deadline to register to vote in the November elections is coming up. Check your registration now: IWillVote.com.

Graphic with the following text:

Voter Registration Deadlines

California*
October 20
(Last day registration can be postmarked)

New Jersey
October 14

New York
October 25
(Last day applications can be received)

Pennsylvania
October 20

Virginia*
October 24

*California and Virginia voters: If you miss the deadline, you can register to vote in person during early voting and at the polls on Election Day

IWillVote.com

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Barack Obama @barackobama.bsky.social · 27d

And for now, the Supreme Court has signed off on such dubious practices without an explanation. Every American, including those who want tougher enforcement of our immigration laws, should demand that ICE does its job in a way that protects the rights of all Americans.

Supreme Court Lifts Restrictions on L.A. Immigration Stops

www.nytimes.com

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Barack Obama @barackobama.bsky.social · 27d

Here’s a story that’s becoming all too common: federal immigration agents using racial and ethnic profiling as a rationale for stopping, questioning and detaining U.S. citizens who they suspect are undocumented.

A U.S. Citizen Detained by ICE for Three Days Tells His Story

A conversation with George Retes, an Army veteran swept up in a California raid

www.theatlantic.com

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Barack Obama @barackobama.bsky.social · 27d

We don’t yet know what motivated the person who shot and killed Charlie Kirk, but this kind of despicable violence has no place in our democracy. Michelle and I will be praying for Charlie’s family tonight, especially his wife Erika and their two young children.

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The Obama Foundation @obamafoundation.bsky.social · 28d

We’re thrilled to welcome our newest #ObamaLeaders! 🌍 Four new cohorts — Africa, Asia-Pacific, Europe, and the U.S. — just joined our six-month leadership program.

👏 Meet the 2025-2026 cohorts and follow their journeys at obama.org/programs/lea...

Obama Foundation Leaders

For leaders working in the public sector, civil society, and the private sector who have demonstrated a commitment to advancing the common good.

obama.org

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All On The Line @allontheline.bsky.social · Sep 2

🚨Redistricting is back in Missouri — and politicians are gearing up for a power grab. Join us today at 8 PM CT for Shaping Missouri: A Redistricting Training where we’ll cover:
✅ What’s happening right now
✅ What’s at stake
✅ How YOU can take action
www.mobilize.us/allontheline...

Shaping Missouri: All On The Line Redistricting Training · All On The Line

Redistricting may begin in Missouri, and the maps drawn this year could shape our communities. Shaping Missouri: All On The Line Redistricting Training is your opportunity to get informed, organized, ...

www.mobilize.us

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Barack Obama @barackobama.bsky.social · Aug 28

This seat had been in Republican hands for 13 years. When we are organized and support strong candidates who are focused on the issues that matter, we can win. Let's keep this going.

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