Tony Blair Contributor Share on Twitter Tony Blair is the Executive Chairman of the Institute for Global Change and former Prime Minister of Great Britain and Northern Ireland. The Industrial Revolution dramatically re-ordered the sociology of politics. In the US, the Populist Party in the United States was founded as a force in opposition to capitalism, wary […]
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This $550M fund is bringing green tech from the West to China, despite trade tensions
Escalating trade frictions between the U.S. and China have a range of businesses and investors in both countries sweating, but some believe there remains a bright spot where the antagonists can find common ground — fighting environmental issues. One of them is the U.S.-China Green Fund, which does exactly as the name suggests — financing […]
View More This $550M fund is bringing green tech from the West to China, despite trade tensionsBarack Obama and the NBA are bringing a pro basketball league to Africa
One of our favorite U.S. presidents and the NBA will help launch Africa’s first pro basketball league. The International Basketball Federation is also involved. The new organization will be known as the Basketball Africa League or BAL. Read more…Mor…
View More Barack Obama and the NBA are bringing a pro basketball league to AfricaBarack Obama started 2019 with a Billboard hit
The 44th president made his debut on the Hot R&B Songs chart. Read more…More about Mashable Video, Obama, Hamilton, Billboard, and Culture
View More Barack Obama started 2019 with a Billboard hitPresidents in short-shorts: A jog down memory lane
Ah, the ’70s. A time of rock ‘n’ roll, and President Jimmy Carter wearing short-shorts while exercising. And it didn’t stop with Carter.
Take a short jog down memory lane with us as we take a look at some of the more risqué looks. Read mor…
4 things you can do to help keep Nelson Mandela’s legacy alive
Today would have been Nelson Mandela’s 100th birthday.
The South African political leader, who died in 2013, fought against apartheid in South Africa, had a long history of public service, and believed in eradicating poverty.
People are celebra…
Obama says we are “right to be concerned” but to focus on “hope.” WE’RE TRYING.
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After a prolonged period of silence, former President Barack Obama spoke at a Democratic National Committee Fundraiser in California last night and offered a few words of wisdom.
“You are right to be concerned,” Obama said. As Politico reported, he cautioning the crowd: “Do not wait for the perfect message, don’t wait to feel a tingle in your spine because you’re expecting politicians to be so inspiring and poetic and moving that somehow, ‘OK, I’ll get off my couch after all and go spend the 15-20 minutes it takes for me to vote.”
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View More Obama says we are “right to be concerned” but to focus on “hope.” WE’RE TRYING.The Obamas are heading to Netflix like everybody else
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The Obamas will once again be an integral part of every American’s life: they’ve just signed a deal with Netflix. The media company confirmed a multi-year production agreement with Barack and Michelle Obama and the possibilities are endless.
President Barack Obama and Michelle Obama have entered into a multi-year agreement to produce films and series for Netflix, potentially including scripted series, unscripted series, docu-series, documentaries, and features.
— Netflix US (@netflix) May 21, 2018
The deal, rumored since March, means the Obamas will be able to pitch and produce all kinds of original content for Netflix, but that won’t stop us from pitching our own! Read more…
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View More The Obamas are heading to Netflix like everybody elseMeet Swolebama, the buff Photoshopped version of Obama America needs
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What if Barack Obama was buff? One redditor dared to answer the ridiculous question.
Barack Swolebama was born out of an old photo of Obama on vacation in Hawaii in 2014 and Award930‘s Photoshop skills.
This buff version of Obama looks like he can give a solid handshake, take on potential threats, and win at any arm-wrestling competition. You’ll feel safe and sound with Barack Swolebama at your side.
Barack Swolebama inspired other redditors to contribute their names for the buff former president.
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View More Meet Swolebama, the buff Photoshopped version of Obama America needsThe artists behind the striking Obama portraits
Former POTUS and FLOTUS Barack and Michelle Obamas’ official portraits for the Smithsonian Institute’s National Portrait Gallery were revealed yesterday. Barack selected New York-based artist Kehinde Wiley, and Michelle selected Baltimore-based artis…
View More The artists behind the striking Obama portraitsArtists behind the Obamas’ portraits also have some pretty incredible Instagrams
History was made and rules were broken when former President Barack Obama and First Lady Michelle Obama commissioned Kehinde Wiley and Amy Sherald respectively to paint their likeness for their Smithsonian presidential portraits.
For the first …
Michelle Obama gave one little girl’s third grade project an A+
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Growing up, most of us had the one school project that required us to dress up as one of our heroes.
Twitter user Audrey Dow (@ADCollegeOpp) shared a picture of her 9-year-old daughter dressed as her hero former First Lady Michelle Obama for a school project. Dow says her daughter was inspired by the former First Lady’s commitment to helping students go to college, and that she sees herself in her hero.
Today my 9 year old was @MichelleObama for her 3rd grade Open House project. She was inspired by her work to make sure more kids go to college & #ReachHigher . She loves that Mrs Obama is brown & has hair like hers #ISawMyself pic.twitter.com/RYmWumAdHM
— Audrey Dow (@ADCollegeOpp) January 29, 2018 Read more…
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View More Michelle Obama gave one little girl’s third grade project an A+