We have a tradition of addressing politicians by their honorifics after they have left office, and it has always made me a bit uneasy. Walking up to former officials and saying “Mr. Mayor” or “Congresswoman” or “Mr. President,” when they are now everyday citizens again, confers a certain unintended royalty …
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Michelle Obama is the most admired woman in the world. And on Friday afternoon, she posted a tweet criticizing President Donald Trump’s recent racist tweets and remarks telling four progressive women of color representatives, all of whom are American citizens, to “go back” where they came from. “What truly makes …
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Michelle Obama announced Sunday that she would release her first memoir, Becoming, this November. “Writing Becoming has been a deeply personal experience,” the former First Lady tweeted Sunday. “I talk about my roots and how a girl from the South Side found her voice. I hope my journey inspires readers …
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