Sheryl Crow speaks out after Trump’s UFC 250 event: “To stay quiet means to turn a blind eye. And so I am saying this. What happened last night on the lawn of the White House was disgraceful and void of decency. Powerful, rich people filled the lawn to watch a violent sport that ended with a vile and racist comment. All while the average American cannot afford healthcare, gas, and cost of living. Do not be fooled. This administration is corrupt and does not give a damn about the American people. It only cares about making money hand over fist at the expense and in spite of our democracy. If we continue to support this kind of distraction from reality, we are no better than them. Let's be better, America.”

Only 16% of Americans support arming Israel without restrictions. So what is Congress doing? Burying a provision in the defense bill that would give Israel more military integration than any NATO ally. We must strip Section 224 from the Pentagon budget.

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!

A visual comparison of the past and present.

The king watching over his kingdom.. 😅

“My grandma hired a "security cat" to protect the crops on our farm”

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 in the Hope and Change lobby at the Obama Presidential Center starting this Juneteenth.

Barack and I were so honored to have @AkunyiliCrosby create our portrait for the Obama Presidential Center. Her artistic brilliance shines through — and the way she infused such life and joy into the piece is truly extraordinary. We love it, and we think everyone who visits the Center will too!

When an engineer designs a scarecrow.

When a family in Vermont reached out to Baltimore restaurant owner Steve Chu asking for the recipe of a favorite dish enjoyed by their terminally ill loved one, they expected instructions. Instead, they received something far more meaningful. Steve Chu, co-owner of Ekiben, loaded his truck with ingredients and drove nearly six hours from Baltimore to Vermont. Along with his team, he set up a makeshift kitchen outside the woman's home and prepared her beloved meal fresh on-site. They refused payment and simply wanted to bring comfort and happiness during a difficult time. What began as a request for a recipe became an unforgettable act of compassion, proving that kindness often travels much farther than anyone expects.

미국 스튜디오 MAKE의 작품이다. 이집트 고양이 여신 바스테트에서 시작해 19세기 회화를 거쳐 현대까지, 고양이의 역사를 16초 안에 훑는 애니메이션이다. 시대는 바뀌었다. 고양이는 바뀌지 않았다. 그게 이 영상의 결론이다.

I have two, I’ll figure out which one. It still pisses me off that my “SmartTV” is too dumb to play them.

Wait…you can get JUST Runtz banana!? Move over Necco wafers! @phenixflight

There is a town in Zapopan, Mexico where large scale textile installations show traditional weaving techniques from nearby artisan communities 📹Fotografiayas

🗓️ On this day in 2021, Kamala Harris became the first sitting Vice President in history to march in a Pride event🌈 "We need to make sure that our transgender community and our youth are all protected. There is so much more work to do, and I know we are committed." 🏳️‍⚧️🏳️‍🌈

I'm thinking about the loved ones of the 49 souls killed 10 years ago, Orlando, and the LGBTQ community who are scarred from this tragedy. Everyone should be able to live freely and authentically without fear for their safety. We still have work to do to build that America.

Thomas Deininger is a Rhode Island-based artist who creates complex sculptures from discarded objects and plastic waste to highlight issues of consumption, waste, and environmental pollution. Watch this 🤯 📹 tdeininger