barack obama

2016 presidential race

barack obama

politics + activism

Is It Underwhelming In Here or Is It Just Me: On Last Night’s Democratic Debate

Did anybody distinguish themselves as national leadership material in last night’s Democratic debate, or did it inspire feelings of deep ambivalence and resignation in the political process?

Rachel —

Oct 14, 2015

#blacklivesmatter

barack obama

politics + activism

VIDEO: Watch Obama’s Stunning Eulogy for Rev. Clementa Pinckney in Charleston

The president touched on gun control, the poverty cycle, the pandemic of police offers committing acts of racist violence, America’s embedded legacy of racism, the failures of the United States’…

Heather Hogan —

Jun 26, 2015

barack obama

crime

politics + activism

Daily Fix: London Chanel, Black Trans Woman, Killed in Philly and Other News Stories

The way the media reported on the deadly Waco shootout, a trans woman was stabbed in Philly, there’s new restrictions on military style equipment for the local police and more…

Yvonne —

May 19, 2015

barack obama

Daily Fix

politics + activism

Daily Fix: Obama Calls for an End to Conversion Therapy and Other News Stories

Obama’s big statement on conversion therapy, Walter Scott’s murder, anti-abortion law in Kansas, discrimination against non-bisexual people alleged at the University of Wisconsin Milwaukee, and more!

Rachel —

Apr 9, 2015

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gay marriage

politics + activism

Obama’s Got A Feeling That SCOTUS Is Ready To End The Marriage Equality Debate Forevermore

In an interview with BuzzFeed News, the president said marriage equality has hit “critical mass” in the United States.

Heather Hogan —

Feb 10, 2015

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christianity

politics + activism

Obama Serves Real Talk On Racism & Religion At National Prayer Breakfast, Conservatives Wanted Pancakes

“Whatever our beliefs, whatever our traditions, we must seek to be instruments of peace, and bringing light where there is darkness, and sowing love where there is hatred.”

Heather Hogan —

Feb 6, 2015

barack obama

Daily Fix

politics + activism

State of the Union 2015: Instagram, LGBT Shoutout, and a Dysfunctional Tight-Knit Family

“Last night President Obama addressed the nation on a number of pressing issues ranging from Instagram to middle-class economics to the fact that climate change exists.”

Rachel —

Jan 21, 2015

barack obama

Daily Fix

politics + activism

Obama Rolls Out Plan For Executive Action On Immigration; The Struggle Continues

Is the President’s plan enough? As long as there are people whose lives and families are in the US remain vulnerable to deportation, is not enough, but it is something,…

Maddie —

Nov 21, 2014

barack obama

Daily Fix

politics + activism

It’s On Us: Obama’s New Campaign Says Everyone Is Responsible for Helping End Campus Sexual Assault

It’s On Us could potentially fill the gap between activists and their administrations, creating cultural demand for the work they’ve been pioneering for years.

Carmen —

Sep 19, 2014

barack obama

Daily Fix

politics + activism

Ferguson Protestors Get to Meet With US Attorney Callahan, Although Real Progress Still Hasn’t Come

Ferguson protestors were able to meet with U.S. Attorney Callahan to voice demands.

Helen —

Aug 28, 2014

affordable care act

barack obama

politics + activism

Wait What Is Even Happening With the Affordable Care Act: A Tale of Two Rulings

The DC Court of Appeals and the 4th Circuit Court of Appeals both handed down rulings on health care subsidies with totally conflicting opinions. If the DC Court of Appeals’…

KaeLyn —

Jul 23, 2014

anti-discrimination laws

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politics + activism

Obama Signs Executive Order On Federal LGBT Workplace Discrimination; No Religious Exemptions in Sight

Obama also signed an executive order that prohibits federal employers from discriminating based on gender identity. That order applies as of today. Obama did not include exemptions for religious groups…

Adrian —

Jul 21, 2014