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Barack Obama @barackobama.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

Lawyers are on the front lines of the fight to protect our democracy. Right now, @wetheaction.bsky.social is recruiting lawyers who are willing to volunteer their time to defend voting rights. Join them: wetheaction.us/guide

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Barack Obama @barackobama.bsky.social · 04/09/2026

Music has always had the power to connect and inspire us. At the opening of the Obama Presidential Center, Eddie Vedder and the young people from Guitars Over Guns wrote and performed a profoundly moving song, ‘Better Believe,’ that spoke to each of them and all of us.

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Barack Obama @barackobama.bsky.social · 21/08/2026

This summer, more than 50 young men from Chicago Public Schools attended the MBK-Obama Leadership Academy to get ready for high school. They earned credits toward graduation, developed important life skills, and built connections. We’re proud of their hard work, and can’t wait to see what they do.

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Barack Obama @barackobama.bsky.social · 30/07/2026

Here are some of the songs I've been listening to this summer. It starts with a song Michelle and I love by Glen Hansard, a great musician who passed tragically this week. Our hearts go out to his family.

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Barack Obama @barackobama.bsky.social · 29/07/2026

It’s that time of year again: here are some of the books I’ve enjoyed this summer. If you’ve read any good ones, let me know!

Barack Obama's 2026 Summer Reading List:

Kin by Tayari Jones
The Things We Never Say by Elizabeth Strout
A World Appears by Michael Pollan
Whistler by Ann Patchett
This Land is Your Land by Beverly Gage
Vigil by George Saunders
One Sun Only by Camille Bordas
Seek Immediate Shelter by Vincent Yu
Data Empire by Roopika Risam
Transcription by Ben Lerner
Cool Machine by Colson Whitehead

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Barack Obama @barackobama.bsky.social · 24/07/2026

Got the chance to see these talented players in action today! It was great having the @wnba.com at Home Court at the Obama Presidential Center for All-Star Weekend. 🏀

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Barack Obama @barackobama.bsky.social · 20/07/2026

There’s nothing like a choir to get you fired up! Michelle and I enjoyed this beautiful performance from the Uniting Voices Chicago during the grand opening of the Obama Presidential Center.

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Barack Obama @barackobama.bsky.social · 27/06/2026

I would read letters like Emily’s every night in the White House. They were powerful reminders of why the work we did mattered, and who we were fighting for.

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Barack Obama @barackobama.bsky.social · 25/06/2026

My sister Maya and I were profoundly shaped by the influence of our mom, Ann Dunham. Giving Maya a preview of the Obama Presidential Center, including a new sculpture by Maya Lin dedicated to our mom’s memory, was truly special.

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Barack Obama @barackobama.bsky.social · 21/06/2026

To all the dads out there – Happy Father’s Day! Nothing we do is more fulfilling!

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Barack Obama @barackobama.bsky.social · 21/06/2026

I had one rule this week: no one plays on Home Court until some old friends and I get some shots up. Who’s got next? 🏀

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Barack Obama @barackobama.bsky.social · 21/06/2026

Punihei, thank you for that outstanding introduction and for all the work you’re doing back home in Hawai'i!

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Barack Obama @barackobama.bsky.social · 20/06/2026

Michelle and I had fun surprising the first group of visitors to the Obama Presidential Center on Juneteenth. Come check it out!

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Barack Obama @barackobama.bsky.social · 20/06/2026

Michelle and I loved reading to this bright group of kids today! We hope this new Chicago Public Library branch at the Obama Presidential Center will be a place where folks come to read, check out books, and connect with one another for years to come.

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Barack Obama @barackobama.bsky.social · 18/06/2026

To George and Laura, Bill and Hillary — we're grateful for your friendship, counsel, and devotion to this country. And to Joe and Jill, thank you for being on this journey with us.

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Barack Obama @barackobama.bsky.social · 18/06/2026

The Obama Presidential Center is finally opening! Tune in today on Obama.org starting at 11am CT as Michelle and I share what this moment means to us and celebrate with friends, family, and members of the community in Chicago.

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Barack Obama @barackobama.bsky.social · 17/06/2026

To everyone who helped bring the Obama Presidential Center to life, thank you. Michelle and I are so grateful for all your dedication and hard work over the years. I got a little teary-eyed tonight thinking about my mother-in-law, Marian Robinson.

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Barack Obama @barackobama.bsky.social · 15/06/2026

It was great joining Njideka Akunyili Crosby—a gifted Nigerian-born, Los Angeles-based artist—to unveil our first portrait together. This piece reflects so many chapters of Michelle and my story, and we’re thrilled that it will be on display at the Obama Presidential Center starting this Juneteenth.

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Barack Obama @barackobama.bsky.social · 15/06/2026

Chicago, it’s good to be home! Michelle and I built the Obama Presidential Center to be a place where people of all ages can learn, play, and work – and we can't wait to welcome you all later this week!

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Barack Obama @barackobama.bsky.social · 14/06/2026

Our MBK Alliance Ambassadors are examples of the outstanding young people we’ve been proud to support at the @obamafoundation.bsky.social over the years. We hope the Obama Presidential Center inspires even more.

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Barack Obama @barackobama.bsky.social · 12/06/2026

I wouldn’t be where I am today without the love and support that Michelle has poured into me over the years. Her story — from her South Side roots to the White House and beyond — is a central part of the Obama Presidential Center.

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Barack Obama @barackobama.bsky.social · 07/06/2026

It was great meeting with the talented folks who’ll be working at the Obama Presidential Center. We're excited to welcome everybody here soon!

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Barack Obama @barackobama.bsky.social · 01/06/2026

As President, I would read 10 letters a day sent to me by ordinary Americans. At the Obama Presidential Center, we’ll have some of the letters I read — and responded to — every night. I still get emotional reading them, and it’s one of my favorite exhibits.

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Barack Obama @barackobama.bsky.social · 25/05/2026

On Memorial Day, we pay tribute to the brave men and women in uniform who gave their lives for this country that we love. It is a debt we can never fully repay, but we must never stop trying.

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Barack Obama @barackobama.bsky.social · 22/05/2026

For more than a decade, Stephen Colbert has been one of the top voices of late night—making us laugh and, even more importantly, reminding us who we are and what America stands for. Michelle and I enjoyed being Stephen’s guests—even when the games were rigged—and we’re grateful to call him a friend.

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Barack Obama @barackobama.bsky.social · 13/05/2026

It was great joining @jamestalarico.bsky.social and @ginafortexas.bsky.social today in Texas. They're working hard to make a difference in the lives of all Texans, and will be able to do even more as your next Senator and Governor. Let’s get it done, Texas!

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Barack Obama @barackobama.bsky.social · 11/05/2026

I first met Clark Reynolds when he was just three years old at our Black History Month reception at the White House. Over the last ten years, it's been wonderful getting updates about his life through his letters. Check out how he’s doing now:

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Barack Obama @barackobama.bsky.social · 07/05/2026

State supreme court justices play a critical role in defending your rights and freedoms, which is why the election happening in Georgia right now is so important. Make sure you have a plan to vote for Jen Jordan and Miracle Rankin.

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Barack Obama @barackobama.bsky.social · 23/04/2026

Hope isn’t blind optimism — it arises in the face of uncertainty. If you look at our history, we’ve gone through some rough patches. But we tend to come out on the other side of them stronger than before.

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Barack Obama @barackobama.bsky.social · 22/04/2026

The young people in our @obamafoundation.bsky.social Leaders program give me hope. One of those leaders, Luisa Neubauer, is working to fight climate change and recently traveled to Antarctica. This Earth Day, I hope you'll check out her incredible story.

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Barack Obama @barackobama.bsky.social · 05/04/2026

To everyone celebrating Easter, Michelle and I wish you a joyful holiday filled with reminders of the enduring power of faith and hope.

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Barack Obama @barackobama.bsky.social · 01/04/2026

Wisconsin Supreme Court justices have a profound responsibility: protecting the rights of the people and delivering on the promise of equal justice under the law. Judge Chris Taylor is the only candidate running for Wisconsin’s Supreme Court with a proven record of delivering on that promise.

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Barack Obama @barackobama.bsky.social · 27/03/2026

Virginia: early voting for the redistricting amendment is happening now through April 18. Protect your voting power and help level the playing field ahead of the midterm elections by voting YES today or on Election Day, April 21.

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Barack Obama @barackobama.bsky.social · 07/03/2026

Today, Michelle and I are proud to announce that we will be hosting the dedication ceremony for the Obama Presidential Center on June 18th in Chicago, and welcoming the public on June 19th. We can’t wait for you to visit. Go to obama.org to learn more.

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Barack Obama @barackobama.bsky.social · 07/03/2026

Reverend Jesse Jackson called on each of us to be heralds of change, to be messengers of hope; to step forward and say “Send me” wherever we have a chance to make an impact. How fortunate we were that Jesse Jackson answered that call. What a great debt we owe to him.

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Barack Obama @barackobama.bsky.social · 05/03/2026

Free and fair elections are the cornerstone of our democracy. But right now, they’re under attack. Several Republican-controlled states have redrawn their congressional maps to give themselves an unfair advantage in the midterm elections.

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Barack Obama @barackobama.bsky.social · 14/02/2026

Great sitting down with Brian Tyler Cohen to talk about everything from the courage we saw in Minnesota, to how Democrats can be true to our values and get stuff done, to how we’re building a community of changemakers at the Obama Foundation. youtube.com/watch?v=uI-hgSE5QIw

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Barack Obama @barackobama.bsky.social · 11/02/2026

Republicans are still trying to pass the SAVE Act—a bill that would make it harder to vote and disenfranchise millions of Americans. Join @redistrictingaction.org and tell your member of Congress to vote no: act.redistrictingaction.org/a/natl-saveact-cte

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Barack Obama @barackobama.bsky.social · 01/02/2026

Black History Month is a time to recognize the lived, shared experience of all Black folks who have fundamentally shaped, challenged, and ultimately strengthened America. It’s about taking an unvarnished look at the past so that we can create a better future.

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Barack Obama @barackobama.bsky.social · 25/01/2026

The killing of Alex Pretti is a heartbreaking tragedy. It should also be a wake-up call to every American, regardless of party, that many of our core values as a nation are increasingly under assault.

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Barack Obama @barackobama.bsky.social · 25/12/2025

Merry Christmas! Michelle and I hope you have a wonderful holiday filled with light and joy.

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Barack Obama @barackobama.bsky.social · 18/12/2025

While in Chicago, I took a tour around the Obama Presidential Center. I can’t wait for you all to visit in June 2026. Here’s a sneak peek:

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Barack Obama @barackobama.bsky.social · 13/12/2025

I’m always inspired by the young people I meet through our @obamafoundation.bsky.social Voyagers and Scholars programs. Together, they’re creating change and tackling some of the world’s most pressing challenges.

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Barack Obama @barackobama.bsky.social · 12/12/2025

I’m so proud of the talented Leo High School Choir and all they are doing to represent the South Side of Chicago!

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Barack Obama @barackobama.bsky.social · 11/12/2025

I couldn’t leave Chicago without getting a cut from my old barber, Zariff!

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Barack Obama @barackobama.bsky.social · 10/12/2025

Chicago is where Michelle was raised, where I got my start as an organizer, and where we built a family together. When the Obama Presidential Center opens next June, it will be our way to give back to a city that has given us so much. obama.org/presidential-center

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Barack Obama @barackobama.bsky.social · 10/12/2025

I had fun reading to some Burke Elementary students at the Chicago Public Library today. When the Obama Presidential Center opens next year, we’ll have a new branch of the library for the community to enjoy.

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Barack Obama @barackobama.bsky.social · 11/11/2025

Ahead of Veterans Day, I was honored to welcome a flight of veterans and their families as they arrived in DC.

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Barack Obama @barackobama.bsky.social · 07/11/2025

I heard some old friends at Pod Save America were in town, so I decided to stop by. As we saw this week, we can change this country for the better. But it’s going to take all of us getting organized and having honest conversations about the best way forward.

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Barack Obama @barackobama.bsky.social · 06/11/2025

For almost four decades, Nancy Pelosi has served the American people and worked to make our country better. No one was more skilled at bringing people together and getting legislation passed – and I will always be grateful for her support of the Affordable Care Act.

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