Dad, husband, President, citizen. barackobama.comhttps://bsky.app/profile/barackobama.bsky.socialhttps://bsky.app/profile/barackobama.bsky.social/post/3moazldknus25Our 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.14 Jun 2026 14:54 +0000at://did:plc:5c6cw3veuqruljoy5ahzerfx/app.bsky.feed.post/3moazldknus25https://bsky.app/profile/barackobama.bsky.social/post/3mo3uf6r5dc2tI 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.12 Jun 2026 13:38 +0000at://did:plc:5c6cw3veuqruljoy5ahzerfx/app.bsky.feed.post/3mo3uf6r5dc2thttps://bsky.app/profile/barackobama.bsky.social/post/3mnpgp2ffc226It was great meeting with the talented folks who’ll be working at the Obama Presidential Center. We're excited to welcome everybody here soon!07 Jun 2026 15:01 +0000at://did:plc:5c6cw3veuqruljoy5ahzerfx/app.bsky.feed.post/3mnpgp2ffc226https://bsky.app/profile/barackobama.bsky.social/post/3mncntiicbs2cAbraham Lincoln understood, perhaps better than anyone, how personal liberty and self-reliance are at the heart of the American experience. But he also knew there are certain things we can only do together. Read more in my essay for @inpursuitusa.bsky.social: https://inpursuit.substack.com/p/abraham-lincoln-by-barack-obama02 Jun 2026 13:04 +0000at://did:plc:5c6cw3veuqruljoy5ahzerfx/app.bsky.feed.post/3mncntiicbs2chttps://bsky.app/profile/barackobama.bsky.social/post/3mnatjecoys2aAs 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.01 Jun 2026 19:40 +0000at://did:plc:5c6cw3veuqruljoy5ahzerfx/app.bsky.feed.post/3mnatjecoys2ahttps://bsky.app/profile/barackobama.bsky.social/post/3mmoneq4bqk2qOn 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.25 May 2026 14:02 +0000at://did:plc:5c6cw3veuqruljoy5ahzerfx/app.bsky.feed.post/3mmoneq4bqk2qhttps://bsky.app/profile/barackobama.bsky.social/post/3mmfmvlxx6225For 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.22 May 2026 00:00 +0000at://did:plc:5c6cw3veuqruljoy5ahzerfx/app.bsky.feed.post/3mmfmvlxx6225https://bsky.app/profile/barackobama.bsky.social/post/3mmabyoq4322nMusic has always had the ability to speak to us, and for us, in a way nothing else can. That’s why, if you want to understand the last 250 years of American life, one of the best ways to do it is to listen to the music that defined them. https://www.rollingstone.com/music/music-features/barack-obama-on-american-music-1235560707/19 May 2026 21:01 +0000at://did:plc:5c6cw3veuqruljoy5ahzerfx/app.bsky.feed.post/3mmabyoq4322nhttps://bsky.app/profile/barackobama.bsky.social/post/3mma6c23s622zThe decisions made by state supreme courts touch every part of our lives. And that’s especially important when voting rights and basic freedoms are being challenged. Today voters in Georgia can stand up for fairness and integrity by electing Miracle Rankin and Jen Jordan to Georgia’s Supreme Court.19 May 2026 19:55 +0000at://did:plc:5c6cw3veuqruljoy5ahzerfx/app.bsky.feed.post/3mma6c23s622zhttps://bsky.app/profile/barackobama.bsky.social/post/3mm3nykbbpk2hYesterday, a new generation of civil rights activists marched from Selma to Montgomery to fight for voting rights. As states across the country try to make it harder for citizens to be heard, we need to learn the lessons of those who came before us and refuse to take our democracy for granted. https://alabamareflector.com/2026/05/16/thousands-attend-protests-in-selma-and-montgomery-for-voting-rights/18 May 2026 00:53 +0000at://did:plc:5c6cw3veuqruljoy5ahzerfx/app.bsky.feed.post/3mm3nykbbpk2hhttps://bsky.app/profile/barackobama.bsky.social/post/3mlox3rthrs23It 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!12 May 2026 23:31 +0000at://did:plc:5c6cw3veuqruljoy5ahzerfx/app.bsky.feed.post/3mlox3rthrs23https://bsky.app/profile/barackobama.bsky.social/post/3mlmasafznk2aI 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:11 May 2026 21:47 +0000at://did:plc:5c6cw3veuqruljoy5ahzerfx/app.bsky.feed.post/3mlmasafznk2ahttps://bsky.app/profile/barackobama.bsky.social/post/3mlbt2bznr22cState 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.07 May 2026 18:14 +0000at://did:plc:5c6cw3veuqruljoy5ahzerfx/app.bsky.feed.post/3mlbt2bznr22chttps://bsky.app/profile/barackobama.bsky.social/post/3mk6facvfbs2bHope 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.23 Apr 2026 16:04 +0000at://did:plc:5c6cw3veuqruljoy5ahzerfx/app.bsky.feed.post/3mk6facvfbs2bhttps://bsky.app/profile/barackobama.bsky.social/post/3mk4h6hm7fs2iThe 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.22 Apr 2026 21:33 +0000at://did:plc:5c6cw3veuqruljoy5ahzerfx/app.bsky.feed.post/3mk4h6hm7fs2ihttps://bsky.app/profile/barackobama.bsky.social/post/3mk2cle56vs2qCongratulations, Virginia! Republicans are trying to tilt the midterm elections in their favor, but they haven’t done it yet. Thanks for showing us what it looks like to stand up for our democracy and fight back.22 Apr 2026 01:06 +0000at://did:plc:5c6cw3veuqruljoy5ahzerfx/app.bsky.feed.post/3mk2cle56vs2qhttps://bsky.app/profile/barackobama.bsky.social/post/3mjzfupk7lc2rVirginia! Today is the last day to vote in the redistricting referendum. Make sure to vote YES. You can find your polling location at IWillVote.com/VA. [contains quote post or other embedded content]21 Apr 2026 16:32 +0000at://did:plc:5c6cw3veuqruljoy5ahzerfx/app.bsky.feed.post/3mjzfupk7lc2rhttps://bsky.app/profile/barackobama.bsky.social/post/3mjdqzggw622qThe victory of the opposition in Hungary yesterday, like the Polish election in 2023, is a victory for democracy, not just in Europe but around the world.13 Apr 2026 01:53 +0000at://did:plc:5c6cw3veuqruljoy5ahzerfx/app.bsky.feed.post/3mjdqzggw622qhttps://bsky.app/profile/barackobama.bsky.social/post/3miqsy2gdck2uTo everyone celebrating Easter, Michelle and I wish you a joyful holiday filled with reminders of the enduring power of faith and hope.05 Apr 2026 13:07 +0000at://did:plc:5c6cw3veuqruljoy5ahzerfx/app.bsky.feed.post/3miqsy2gdck2uhttps://bsky.app/profile/barackobama.bsky.social/post/3mihoxym3nc2cWisconsin 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.01 Apr 2026 22:02 +0000at://did:plc:5c6cw3veuqruljoy5ahzerfx/app.bsky.feed.post/3mihoxym3nc2chttps://bsky.app/profile/barackobama.bsky.social/post/3mif5r6mdr22iI’ve always believed that one of our jobs as leaders is to pass the baton on to the next generation — and to give them the resources and support they need to lead us forward. On National Run for Office Day, check out runforsomethingcivics.net for the resources you need. https://runforsomethingcivics.net31 Mar 2026 21:48 +0000at://did:plc:5c6cw3veuqruljoy5ahzerfx/app.bsky.feed.post/3mif5r6mdr22ihttps://bsky.app/profile/barackobama.bsky.social/post/3mi2fa57xnc22Virginia: 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 21.27 Mar 2026 15:03 +0000at://did:plc:5c6cw3veuqruljoy5ahzerfx/app.bsky.feed.post/3mi2fa57xnc22