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
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,…
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.
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.
In 2022, lawmakers in Louisiana passed a Congressional map with only one majority African American district out of six – even though Black Louisianans make up about a third of the state’s population.
From our @ObamaFoundation Scholars to our Voyagers, the leaders I met this week inspired me. They’re organizing in their communities, finding solutions to important challenges, and using their voices to bring about change. pic.twitter.com/VP3zhbhqof
Before he takes the stage at tomorrow's #DemocracyForum, President @BarackObama spent some time with our program cohorts to hear from changemakers in our network about the challenges they face in their work to strengthen our democratic culture.
If we want our democracy to function, we have to show up this election for the Governors, Secretaries of State and the candidates down the ballot who are going to protect voting rights and our electoral process. Because these seats wield a lot of power, and that power matters. pic.twitter.com/D6ehzPunRi
I sat down with @PodSaveAmerica to talk about the importance of voting in these midterms, the state of democracy here and abroad, and the progress Democrats have made on the issues that matter.
I'm inspired by the @ObamaFoundation leaders I met today. These young people understand that the future of democracy hangs in the balance—and they’re ready to do the work. pic.twitter.com/ylPjEm7RoV
I was at @Stanford with the @ObamaFoundation to talk about the rise of disinformation around the world and the threat it poses to democracy. We all have a role to play here, so let’s get to work. pic.twitter.com/IO6oi5CdQs
Disinformation is eroding trust in public institutions and threatening democracies around the world. We're working with our @ObamaFoundation Scholars and leaders to combat these forces, break through barriers, and meet their communities where they are. pic.twitter.com/rQuWvZg1uU
At a time when voting rights are being rolled back, the Freedom to Vote Act would strengthen our democracy and give more Americans a voice. That’s why the Senate should do the right thing and protect what so many generations fought so hard to secure.
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