Barack Obama

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Progress in this country is never guaranteed, either. But that week, it felt like the efforts of so many, across generations, was bending the arc of the moral universe a little more towards justice. I recently sat down with Garrison Hayes to talk about that day, and what it can

6/26/2025, 1:03:42 PM

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Barack Obama

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It was a week that reasserted our freedoms. The freedom from fear that random illness or accident could cost us everything. The freedom to marry who we love. The freedom intrinsic to a people who, even when we lose our way, are never bound to the past – but rather great precisely

Barack Obama

@BarackObama

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The Supreme Court upheld a critical part of the Affordable Care Act. A day later, it recognized a Constitutional right to marriage equality. And that same afternoon, a congregation in Charleston, still reeling from a horrifying act of racial violence but fortified by the

Barack Obama

@BarackObama

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Progress in this country never comes easy or quick. For every few hard-earned steps forward, we might stumble a couple steps back. But sometimes, the slow, steady effort of generations is rewarded with justice that arrives like a thunderbolt.

That's exactly what happened in a

The statement reflects on societal progress and justice, acknowledging the efforts of past generations. It aligns with themes of perseverance and moral progress.

Principle 1:
I will strive to do no harm with my words and actions.
The statement promotes a positive view of progress and justice, aligning with the principle of doing no harm. [+1]
Principle 3:
I will use my words and actions to promote understanding, empathy, and compassion.
It encourages understanding and empathy by recognizing the collective efforts towards justice. [+1]
Principle 6:
I will use my influence for the betterment of society.
The statement uses influence to highlight societal progress and inspire continued efforts. [+1]