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Jul

Affirmative Action

Categories: All Photos and Michelle Obama
Tags: Affirmative Action, Barack, Barack Obama, Dissent, Ketanji, Ketanji Brown Jackson, Michelle, Michelle Obama, Obama, President, racism, SCOTUS, Supreme Court, tweets, White Privilege, White Supremacy

I wanted to share some of my thoughts on today's Supreme Court decision on affirmative action: pic.twitter.com/Wa6TGafzHV
— Michelle Obama (@MichelleObama) June 29, 2023

Affirmative action was never a complete answer in the drive towards a more just society. But for generations of students who had been systematically excluded from most of America’s key institutions—it gave us the chance to show we more than deserved a seat at the table.

In the… https://t.co/Kr0ODATEq3
— Barack Obama (@BarackObama) June 29, 2023

"With let-them-eat-cake obliviousness, today, the majority pulls the ripcord and announces 'colorblindness for all' by legal fiat. But deeming race irrelevant in law does not make it so in life."

Ketanji Brown Jackson's dissent: https://t.co/kgzo6iofkS pic.twitter.com/f4y6Ocjfzi
— philip lewis (@Phil_Lewis_) June 29, 2023

They left it in military schools. Judge Jackson says: “The court has come…to the…conclusion that racial diversity in higher education is only worth potentially preserving insofar as it might be needed to prepare Black Americans…for success in the bunker, not the boardroom…”
— noliwe rooks (@nrookie) June 29, 2023

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When I was 8, my private christian school used test scores to place kids into a special gifted program. I was the only third-grader to qualify for it at my majority-white school. My white peers complained.

The program never ran again after that year.

It's never about "merit". https://t.co/ofP8GAS4TP
— Khadijah Costley White (@khadastrophic) June 30, 2023

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My neighbor, who did not know what an HBCU was, was convinced I got into Howard University because of affirmative action 😭The details didn't matter — he was just mad that I got *something* that I couldn't possibly deserve https://t.co/dwSnAEqc3m
— Jenée (@jdesmondharris) June 30, 2023

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My sister had this white girl in her college try to tell her she only got in because of affirmative action. My sister went “I was valedictorian of my school and you’re asking me for help on your homework so who really shouldn’t be here?” Girl never asked her for shit again LMFAO
— Panic! At The TL (@Puff_Iya) June 29, 2023

Jun

Roe v. Wade: Abortion Is Healthcare

By Nerdy Wonka 106 Comments

Categories: All Photos and Michelle Obama
Tags: abortion, Abortion Rights, abortions, Barack, Barack Obama, First Lady, healthcare, Michelle, Michelle Obama, Obama, President, Roe V. Wade, SCOTUS, statement, Supreme Court, tweets

My thoughts on the Supreme Court's decision to overturn Roe v. Wade. pic.twitter.com/9ALSbapHDY
— Michelle Obama (@MichelleObama) June 24, 2022

Today, the Supreme Court not only reversed nearly 50 years of precedent, it relegated the most intensely personal decision someone can make to the whims of politicians and ideologues—attacking the essential freedoms of millions of Americans.
— Barack Obama (@BarackObama) June 24, 2022

Across the country, states have already passed bills restricting choice. If you're looking for ways to respond, @PPFA, @USOWomen, and many other groups have been sounding the alarm on this issue for years—and will continue to be on the front lines of this fight. pic.twitter.com/PpXBEcbL2S
— Barack Obama (@BarackObama) June 24, 2022

For more than a month, we’ve known this day was coming—but that doesn’t make it any less devastating. Here are my thoughts from when we first saw the draft ruling: https://t.co/aegHc7AoTm
— Barack Obama (@BarackObama) June 24, 2022

May

Abortion

By Nerdy Wonka 98 Comments

Categories: All Photos and Michelle Obama
Tags: #WhenWeAllVote, abortion, Abortion Rights, abortions, First Lady, Michelle, Michelle Obama, Obama, Roe V. Wade, SCOTUS, Supreme Court, tweets, Voter Registration, voting, When We All Vote

It’s been a tough couple of weeks since we saw the leaked SCOTUS draft opinion on abortion. Even if we knew the courts were heading toward this day, it doesn’t make the frustration, grief, and fear any less real.
— Michelle Obama (@MichelleObama) May 14, 2022

If any of you are questioning whether or not your vote matters, I get it. But remember that state lawmakers are the ones who will determine whether abortion is safe, legal, and accessible in your communities. And we are the ones who determine our state lawmakers. pic.twitter.com/Nafi5LfC8i
— Michelle Obama (@MichelleObama) May 14, 2022

So when you get home from marching, check your voter registration status with @WhenWeAllVote and encourage others to do the same at https://t.co/PA4LvmFR0D.
— Michelle Obama (@MichelleObama) May 14, 2022

May

Roe v. Wade: The Fight

By Nerdy Wonka 92 Comments

Categories: All Photos
Tags: abortion, abortions, Barack, Barack Obama, draft, First Lady, healthcare, Michelle, Michelle Obama, Obama, Roe V. Wade, SCOTUS, statement, Supreme Court, tweets

Here’s my statement with Michelle on the draft Supreme Court decision to overturn Roe v. Wade. pic.twitter.com/xBJJkLYGlQ
— Barack Obama (@BarackObama) May 3, 2022

Apr

A Historic Confirmation

By Nerdy Wonka 96 Comments

Categories: All Photos and Joe 'Big Deal' Biden
Tags: Barack, Barack Obama, Biden, Black History, Brown, Confirmation, Herstory, Jackson, Joe, Joe Biden, judge, Ketanji, Ketanji Brown Jackson, nomination, Obama, Oval Office, President, SCOTUS, senate, Supreme Court, tweets, white house

Congratulations to Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson for her appointment to the Supreme Court. This is a great day for America, and a proud moment in our history. pic.twitter.com/q4C9dtKAqb
— Barack Obama (@BarackObama) April 7, 2022

Judge Jackson’s confirmation was a historic moment for our nation. We’ve taken another step toward making our highest court reflect the diversity of America. She will be an incredible Justice, and I was honored to share this moment with her. pic.twitter.com/K8SAh25NL5
— President Biden (@POTUS) April 7, 2022

Mar

Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson

By Nerdy Wonka 129 Comments

Categories: All Photos and Joe 'Big Deal' Biden
Tags: #BlackGirlMagic, Barack, Barack Obama, Biden, Black History, Black History Month, Brown, Jackson, Joe, Joe Biden, judge, Ketanji, Ketanji Brown Jackson, Obama, President, SCOTUS, Supreme Court, tweets

I want to congratulate Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson on her nomination to the Supreme Court. Judge Jackson has already inspired young Black women like my daughters to set their sights higher, and her confirmation will help them believe they can be anything they want to be. https://t.co/aCwiUBFTyj
— Barack Obama (@BarackObama) February 25, 2022

I’m proud to announce that I am nominating Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson to serve on the Supreme Court. Currently serving on the U.S. Court of Appeals for the D.C. Circuit, she is one of our nation’s brightest legal minds and will be an exceptional Justice.https://t.co/iePvhz1YaA pic.twitter.com/Nzqv2AtN8h
— President Biden (@POTUS) February 25, 2022

As a protégé of Justice Breyer, Judge Jackson earned a reputation for pragmatism and consensus building. It’s part of why I nominated her twice – first as a district judge, and then to the U.S. Sentencing Commission, where she earned praise from both Democrats and Republicans.
— Barack Obama (@BarackObama) February 25, 2022

Like Justice Breyer, Judge Jackson understands that the law isn’t just about abstract theory. It’s about people’s lives. @POTUS Biden has made an excellent choice, and I look forward to seeing Judge Jackson confirmed.
— Barack Obama (@BarackObama) February 25, 2022

Aug

Monumental

By Nerdy Wonka 122 Comments

Categories: All Photos
Tags: ballot, Barack Obama, civil rights, Civil Rights Movement, Congress, Obama, President, SCOTUS, tweets, Voter Suppression, Voting Rights, Voting Rights Act

The Voting Rights Act, signed into law 56 years ago today, was a monumental piece of legislation. But with the Supreme Court and state legislatures making it harder to cast a ballot, we can’t take voting rights for granted.
— Barack Obama (@BarackObama) August 6, 2021

Congress needs to summon the same courage we saw a half century ago when the Voting Rights Act was passed and guarantee every American a voice and a vote.
— Barack Obama (@BarackObama) August 6, 2021

Jul

Thunderbolt

By Nerdy Wonka 99 Comments

Categories: All Photos and All Videos
Tags: Barack Obama, equality, lgbt, LGBTQIA, marriage, Marriage Equality, Obama, President, SCOTUS, Supreme Court, tweets, union, whitehouse

Our progress on the journey to equality sometimes feels like two steps forward, one step back. But when marriage equality became the law of the land six years ago, justice arrived like a thunderbolt. https://t.co/6GxqTE8Gmh
— Barack Obama (@BarackObama) June 26, 2021

“Today, we can say in no uncertain terms that we’ve made our union a little more perfect.”

Six years ago was a day full of justice, grace, and celebration. Hear from some of the people who lived through one of the most unforgettable days of the Obama Presidency.
— The Obama Foundation (@ObamaFoundation) June 26, 2021

Jun

Universal Coverage

By Nerdy Wonka 133 Comments

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Tags: #ACAWorks, #getcovered, Affordable Care Act, American Rescue Plan, Barack Obama, Biden, Get Covered, Health Insurance, healthcare, HealthCare.gov, insurance, Joe, Joe Biden, Obama, obamacare, Open Enrollment, President, SCOTUS, Supreme Court, tweets

Today, the Supreme Court upheld the Affordable Care Act. Again. This ruling reaffirms what we have long known to be true: the Affordable Care Act is here to stay.
— Barack Obama (@BarackObama) June 17, 2021

The principle of universal coverage has been established, and 31 million people now have access to care through the law we passed—with millions more who can no longer be denied coverage or charged more because of a preexisting condition.
— Barack Obama (@BarackObama) June 17, 2021

Now we need to build on the Affordable Care Act and continue to strengthen and expand it. That’s what @POTUS Biden has done through the American Rescue Plan, giving more families the peace of mind they deserve.
— Barack Obama (@BarackObama) June 17, 2021

And because he extended the special enrollment period until August 15th, anyone who needs coverage can go to https://t.co/ob1Ynoesod and sign up.
— Barack Obama (@BarackObama) June 17, 2021

Jun

The ACA Is Here To Stay

By Nerdy Wonka 106 Comments

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Tags: #ACAWorks, aca, Affordable Care Act, Barack Obama, Health Insurance, healthcare, insurance, Obama, obamacare, President, SCOTUS, Supreme Court, tweets

The ACA is here to stay.

Pass it on. https://t.co/xCb41o8Vrl
— Obamacare (@Obamacare) June 17, 2021

BREAKING: The Supreme Court rejects the constitutional challenge to Obamacare in 7-2 opinion. The court tosses the lawsuit because the challengers do not have legal standing to sue. https://t.co/meuQgPE50Z
— SCOTUSblog (@SCOTUSblog) June 17, 2021

BREAKING: The Supreme Court upholds Obamacare 7-2, saying Texas & the individual plaintiffs challenging it can't prove they were harmed by the individual mandate's zero-dollar penalty. BREYER, ROBERTS, KAGAN, SOTOMAYOR, THOMAS, KAVANAUGH and BARRETT vote to uphold the ACA.
— Alice Miranda Ollstein (@AliceOllstein) June 17, 2021