Barack Obama

Rank 6 of 47

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Score 222

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8d

As a foreign service officer, a Congressman, and citizen, Jim Leach put country above party time and again. He was a dedicated public servant, and we were lucky to have him as part of my administration. Thinking of Jim’s family and friends today.

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10d

It was great catching up with the young leaders from our @ObamaFoundation Scholars and Voyagers programs during my time in Chicago. They’re working hard to transform their communities, and I'm inspired by their work.

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15d

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…

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15d

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…

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15d

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,…

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15d

Tune in now for our third annual @ObamaFoundation Democracy Forum as I talk about pluralism — how we can disagree deeply while still finding a way to live together. https://twitter.com/i/broadcasts…

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The Obama Foundation

@ObamaFoundation

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15d

📣 It’s time! Join us LIVE for the 2024 #DemocracyForum

In part one, hear from speakers like @VancityReynolds, @TheReynaRoberts, Kansas State reps @Woodard4Kansas (D) and @ToryMarieAB (R) on topics like the power of culture, democracy, and beyond. https://twitter.com/i/broadcasts…

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15d

Today, I’m in Chicago for our @ObamaFoundation Democracy Forum, where we'll be bringing together leaders from around the world to discuss pluralism and the work we can do to strengthen democracy.

Watch now: https://obama.org/2024-democracy…

Reposted by Barack Obama

The Obama Foundation

@ObamaFoundation

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17d

Thanks to your generosity in 2024, we helped inspire, empower, and connect people to change their world. We also made progress on the construction of the Obama Presidential Center.

Help sustain our work this #GivingTuesday: https://www.obama.org/?form=W241…

Reposted by Barack Obama

The Obama Foundation

@ObamaFoundation

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20d

We’re less than a week away from the third annual #DemocracyForum! Save your virtual seat to hear @BarackObama, @ManuMeel_, @NikaKolac, and @AinkaJackson discuss how we strengthen our democracy in an increasingly polarized society: https://www.obama.org/2024-democ…