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Barack Obama

the body politic Jan. 22, 2021

America Is Back, IndeedWith Biden, we’ve restored our country’s favorite tradition: basic, middling, white patriarchy.

By Rebecca Traister
culture May 6, 2020

The New Michelle Obama Doc Will Make You CryBecoming is a moving and poignant look at the former First Lady’s life.

By Sangeeta Singh-Kurtz
burning questions Jan. 5, 2020

Obama Also Loves ‘Fleabag’I wonder what he thought of season one, specifically the pilot?

By Claire Lampen and Amanda Arnold
culture June 24, 2019

Will George Clooney Ever Recover From His Plumbing Disaster?Oh no.

By Madeleine Aggeler
politics Apr. 23, 2019

After Smearing of Obama, Democrats Should Know How to Defend Ilhan OmarFor eight years, the right wing lobbed false, anti-Muslim attacks at Obama. Did Democrats actually learn from it?

By Sarah Jones
engagements Mar. 22, 2019

The Obamas Have Blessed Jennifer Lopez and Alex Rodriguez’s UnionThe former president sent the couple a handwritten note.

By Lisa Ryan
funerals Dec. 5, 2018

Be Thankful You’re Not Sitting in This PewTrump made things extremely awkward at George H.W. Bush’s funeral.

By Amanda Arnold
love and marriage Nov. 12, 2018

Michelle Obama Says She and Barack Went to Couples Therapy“I feel vulnerable all the time. And I had to learn how to express that to my husband.”

By Sarah Nechamkin
crime Oct. 26, 2018

What to Know About the Man Arrested in Connection With the Mail BombsThe suspect, Cesar Sayoc, is reportedly a registered Republican with an extensive criminal history.

By Lisa Ryan
terror Oct. 26, 2018

What We Know About the Bombs Sent to Clinton, Obama, CNN, Biden, and OthersPolice have arrested a suspect in connection with the mail bombs. Here’s everyone he’s allegedly targeted, and how.

By Lisa Ryan
politics Sept. 7, 2018

Tired Boy Donald Trump Says He Fell Asleep During Obama’s SpeechAfter Obama asked how hard it is to say Nazis are bad.

By Madeleine Aggeler
post-presidency life July 29, 2018

Michelle and Barack Obama Were Feeling the Music at the Beyoncé and Jay-Z ShowPower couple is fan of other power couple.

By Amanda Arnold
babies Apr. 23, 2018

The Obamas Can’t Wait to Meet Kate Middleton and Prince William’s New Royal Baby“We hope to meet him soon for a Kensington Palace pajama party.”

By Amanda Arnold
royal wedding 2.0 Apr. 10, 2018

Here’s Why the Obamas Aren’t Invited to Prince Harry and Meghan Markle’s WeddingDonald Trump won’t be there either, for that matter.

By Lisa Ryan
close readings Feb. 14, 2018

Michelle Obama’s Mount Rushmore MomentLooking deeply at the new portraits of the former First Couple.

By Rhonda Garelick
appreciations Feb. 13, 2018

Michelle Obama’s Portrait Is for All of Us Black GirlsIt’s a reminder to think big.

By Brittany Packnett
portrait talk Feb. 12, 2018

If You Like the Obamas’ National Portraits, You’ll Love the Artists’ Other WorkKehinde Wiley and Amy Sherald are both up-and-coming portraiture artists.

By Carolyn Twersky
the obamas Feb. 12, 2018

Barack and Michelle Obama’s Official Portraits Are RevealedPainted by Kehinde Wiley and Amy Sherald.

By Hunter Harris
political closets Feb. 1, 2018

Michelle Obama Says Barack Doesn’t Have Enough ‘Closet Space’ in New House“He got so shortchanged on this whole deal.”

By Lisa Ryan
conspiracy theories Jan. 3, 2018

Eric Trump Suggests Ellen DeGeneres Is Part of the ‘Deep State’In which she joins forces with Barack Obama and Hillary Clinton.

By Amanda Arnold
politics Dec. 27, 2017

Why Barack Obama Says He Felt ‘Serenity’ on Trump’s Inauguration Day“The first thing that went through my mind was, sitting across from Michelle, how thankful I was that she had been my partner.”

By Lisa Ryan
bad cookies Dec. 18, 2017

This Pic of Ted Cruz, Donald Trump Jr., and an Obama Cookie Cake Will Haunt YouHow mature.

By Lisa Ryan
actually good things Dec. 15, 2017

You Need to See Barack Obama Play SantaHe delivered gifts and all.

By the Cut
politics Dec. 4, 2017

Here’s What Barack Obama Says About Why More Women Need to Run for OfficeHmmmmm.

By Lisa Ryan
hot shot Nov. 8, 2017

Here’s Barack Obama Reporting for Jury Duty in ChicagoJust a regular citizen in Chicago.

By Lisa Ryan
usa Oct. 30, 2017

Even Former Presidents Get Jury DutyBarack Obama reportedly plans to serve in a Cook County jury.

By Lisa Ryan
welcome to new york Oct. 2, 2017

Could the Obamas Be Considering a Move to the Upper East Side?Yes, according to a report from “Page Six.”

By Lisa Ryan
dads Sept. 27, 2017

Barack Obama Cried After Dropping Malia Off at Harvard“It was a little bit like open-heart surgery.”

By Lisa Ryan
freshman Aug. 23, 2017

Looks Like Malia Obama Is All Moved In at HarvardShe was spotted with her parents, Barack and Michelle, on campus.

By Lisa Ryan
hotshot June 26, 2017

This Is How the Obamas Are Spending Their SummerObama is America’s vacation-dad-in-chief.

By Anna Silman
June 7, 2017

Michelle Obama Says Barack Basically Wore the Same Black Tux for 8 Years“That’s the unfair thing … no matter what we do, he puts on that same tux.”

By Lisa Ryan
street style May 18, 2017

Here’s Who’s Responsible for Barack Obama’s Cool New Style“He’s copying me in that regard.”

By Lisa Ryan
nothing but a May 17, 2017

Here’s What Barack Obama Reportedly Thinks About Donald TrumpObama “friends” told People what he reportedly said.

By Lisa Ryan
May 17, 2017

Chelsea Manning Released From Prison After 7 YearsShe celebrated her first steps on Instagram.

By Sarah Spellings
hotshot May 9, 2017

In His New Life, Obama Is a Street-Style StarMove over, Vacation Obama.

By Sarah Spellings
politics May 8, 2017

Watch Barack Obama’s Sweet Thank You to Michelle for Sticking by His SideHe thanked her for sticking around now that her official duties are over.

By Claire Landsbaum
the obamas Feb. 13, 2017

The Obamas’ Law Professor Thinks Michelle Should’ve Been President“He was good, but she was better.”

By Claire Landsbaum
nostalgia Jan. 18, 2017

Please Enjoy These Adorable Old Photos of the Obamas Playing in the SnowAh, memories.

By Lisa Ryan
play time Jan. 16, 2017

The Obamas Visited Malia and Sasha’s Old Swing SetThey originally offered it to Donald Trump’s family.

By Theresa Avila
political fashion Jan. 13, 2017

The Artist Helping Make Obama’s Dream Hawaiian T-Shirt Shack a RealityThe president joked that he dreams of opening a store that only sells medium-sized white T-shirts. So Emily Spivack created one.

By Véronique Hyland
the obamas Jan. 11, 2017

First Lady Michelle Obama Shares a Sweet Throwback Photo of the ObamasMy, how the years have flown by.

By Theresa Avila
farewell address Jan. 10, 2017

Watch Barack Obama’s Emotional Tribute to His Family During His Farewell AddressGrab a tissue, you’ll need it.

By Theresa Avila
Dec. 27, 2016

President Obama Was That Guy in Your MFAThe president was once “wildly pretentious.”

By Claire Landsbaum
women’s health Dec. 14, 2016

It’ll Soon Be Illegal to Defund Planned Parenthood Just for Providing AbortionsOn the state level, at least.

By Susan Rinkunas
year in review 2016 Dec. 9, 2016

The Year in Black JoyA look back at the moments that made a terrible year salvageable.

By Ashley Weatherford
donald trump Dec. 7, 2016

Michael Lewis on the Psychological Quirks Trump Exploited to Become PresidentRiffing off his new book, the author explains that he is extremely worried about Donald Trump’s personality and thirst for certainty.

By Jesse Singal
dreams dashed Nov. 30, 2016

Here’s What Barack Obama Said About Whether Michelle Will Ever Run for Office“She’s too sensible to want to be in politics.”

By Lisa Ryan
women at work Nov. 25, 2016

Obama Awards Software Engineer Margaret Hamilton Presidential Medal of FreedomHer work helped make the Apollo 11 mission a success.

By Jenni Miller
pep talks Nov. 18, 2016

Here’s What President Obama Told Sasha and Malia After Trump Won the Election“You don’t get into a fetal position about it. You don’t start worrying about apocalypse.”

By Gabriella Paiella
dads Oct. 18, 2016

This Video of Obama Roasting Teens for Texting Is Too Good“Giiiirl I couldn’t believe him.”

By Claire Landsbaum