POLITICS 12/13/2018 07:31 am ET “If we summon our best selves, we can inspire others to do the same," the 44th president said in his remarks. Sabrina Caserta NEW YORK (AP) — Former President Barack Obama was honored with the Robert F. Kennedy Human Rights Ripple of Hope Award at a gala in midtown Manhattan Wednesday evening. “I’m not sure if you’ve heard, but I’ve been on this hope kick for a while now. Even ran a couple of campaigns on it. Thank you for officially validating my hope credentials,” Obama said during his remarks. The organization’s president, Kerry Kennedy, presented the award, which celebrates leaders “who have demonstrated a commitment to social change.” Past recipients include Bill Clinton, Hillary Clinton, Al Gore, Bono, George Clooney and Robert De Niro. “If we summon our best selves, we can inspire others to do the same. It’s easy to succumb to cynicism, the notion that hope is a … [Read more...] about Barack Obama Receives Robert F. Kennedy Human Rights Award At NYC Gala
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Barack Obama receives Robert F. Kennedy Human Rights award
Visit The Boston Globe Share on Twitter Share on Facebook Comment on this Scroll to top of page By Sabrina Caserta Associated Press December 13, 2018 NEW YORK — Former President Barack Obama was honored with the Robert F. Kennedy Human Rights Ripple of Hope Award at a gala in midtown Manhattan Wednesday evening.‘‘I’m not sure if you’ve heard, but I’ve been on this hope kick for a while now. Even ran a couple of campaigns on it. Thank you for officially validating my hope credentials,’’ Obama said during his remarks.The organization’s president, Kerry Kennedy, presented the award, which celebrates leaders ‘‘who have demonstrated a commitment to social change.’’ Past recipients include Bill Clinton, Hillary Clinton, Al Gore, Bono, George Clooney and Robert De Niro. Advertisement ‘‘If we summon our best selves, we can inspire others to do the same. It’s easy to … [Read more...] about Barack Obama receives Robert F. Kennedy Human Rights award
Barack Obama receives RFK Human Rights award at NYC gala
NEW YORK — Former President Barack Obama was honored with the Robert F. Kennedy Human Rights Ripple of Hope Award at a gala in midtown Manhattan Wednesday evening. "I'm not sure if you've heard, but I've been on this hope kick for a while now. Even ran a couple of campaigns on it. Thank you for officially validating my hope credentials," Obama said during his remarks. The organization's president, Kerry Kennedy, presented the award, which celebrates leaders "who have demonstrated a commitment to social change." Past recipients include Bill Clinton, Hillary Clinton, Al Gore, Bono, George Clooney and Robert De Niro. "If we summon our best selves, we can inspire others to do the same. It's easy to succumb to cynicism, the notion that hope is a fool's game," Obama said. "When our leaders are content on making up whatever facts they want, a lot of people have begun to doubt the notion of common ground," Obama said. "Bobby Kennedy's life reminds us to reject such cynicism." Also … [Read more...] about Barack Obama receives RFK Human Rights award at NYC gala
Paul Ryan’s Last Act: Protecting Barack Obama’s Illegal War in Yemen with Democrat Votes
Lame-duck Speaker Paul Ryan managed to shepherd through a motion protecting President Barack Obama’s illegal war in Yemen, thanks to five Democrats who joined the Republican majority to pass the measure. Speaker Paul Ryan attached a rule on Tuesday night to the Conference Report for the 2018 Farm bill which would block a potential War Powers resolution vote on America’s involvement in Saudi Arabia’s war in Yemen. The rule passed through the House 206-203, featuring strong Republican support for the rule, along with five Democrats who voted for the measure. Eighteen Republicans and 185 Democrats against the measure.Ryan’s actions serve as a rare instance in which matters of foreign policy were attached domestic policy; although, Ryan blocked a resolution by Massie and Rep. Ro Khanna (D-CA) in November by including language in the Manage Our Wolves Act that would block a vote on America’s involvement in Yemen. Khanna called Ryan’s move this week … [Read more...] about Paul Ryan’s Last Act: Protecting Barack Obama’s Illegal War in Yemen with Democrat Votes
Donald Trump: Barack Obama Gave Iran $150 Billion; Why Not $5 Billion for Wall?
President Donald Trump continued advocating Wednesday for significant funding for his promised wall on the southern border. “The Democrats and President Obama gave Iran 150 Billion Dollars and got nothing, but they can’t give 5 Billion Dollars for National Security and a Wall?” Trump asked on Twitter.The president was referring to former President Barack Obama’s controversial $1.7 billion settlement with Iran including a special delivery of $400 million in pallets of cash to the country on the same day that Iran released American prisoners. Trump demanded Tuesday that Democrats support a deal that includes additional border security funds in a meeting with House Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi and Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer. The president also pointed to the recent terrorist attack in France as proof that the United States needed a secure wall on the border. “We are going to strengthen our borders even more,” he wrote. “Chuck and Nancy … [Read more...] about Donald Trump: Barack Obama Gave Iran $150 Billion; Why Not $5 Billion for Wall?