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Displaying all articles tagged:
Barack Obama
the body politic
Jan. 22, 2021
America Is Back, Indeed
With 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 Cry
Becoming
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 Omar
For 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 Union
The former president sent the couple a handwritten note.
By
Lisa Ryan
funerals
Dec. 5, 2018
Be Thankful You’re Not Sitting in This Pew
Trump 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 Bombs
The 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 Others
Police 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 Speech
After 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 Show
Power 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 Wedding
Donald Trump won’t be there either, for that matter.
By
Lisa Ryan
close readings
Feb. 14, 2018
Michelle Obama’s Mount Rushmore Moment
Looking 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 Girls
It’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 Work
Kehinde 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 Revealed
Painted 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 You
How mature.
By
Lisa Ryan
actually good things
Dec. 15, 2017
You Need to See Barack Obama Play Santa
He 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 Office
Hmmmmm.
By
Lisa Ryan
hot shot
Nov. 8, 2017
Here’s Barack Obama Reporting for Jury Duty in Chicago
Just a regular citizen in Chicago.
By
Lisa Ryan
usa
Oct. 30, 2017
Even Former Presidents Get Jury Duty
Barack 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 Harvard
She 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 Summer
Obama 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 Trump
Obama “friends” told
People
what he reportedly said.
By
Lisa Ryan
May 17, 2017
Chelsea Manning Released From Prison After 7 Years
She celebrated her first steps on Instagram.
By
Sarah Spellings
hotshot
May 9, 2017
In His New Life, Obama Is a Street-Style Star
Move over, Vacation Obama.
By
Sarah Spellings
politics
May 8, 2017
Watch Barack Obama’s Sweet Thank You to Michelle for Sticking by His Side
He 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 Snow
Ah, memories.
By
Lisa Ryan
play time
Jan. 16, 2017
The Obamas Visited Malia and Sasha’s Old Swing Set
They 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 Reality
The 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 Obamas
My, 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 Address
Grab a tissue, you’ll need it.
By
Theresa Avila
Dec. 27, 2016
President Obama Was That Guy in Your MFA
The 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 Abortions
On the state level, at least.
By
Susan Rinkunas
year in review 2016
Dec. 9, 2016
The Year in Black Joy
A 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 President
Riffing 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 Freedom
Her 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
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