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7 Queer Things to Do This Week

Commemorate the Transgender Day of Remembrance, celebrate Thanksgiving, read Michelle Obama's Becoming, and more.

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Michelle Obama on How Women Treat Each Other and Men Who 'Fail Up'

Obama said she is "concerned" about the message it sends to girls when more than 50 percent of women held Hillary Clinton to a higher standard and voted for Trump. 

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After Handing Over Power, Obama Waves Goodbye (Video)

"I promise you I'll be right there with you."

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Obama Surprises Biden With Presidential Medal of Freedom (Video)

Obama jokes about their "bromance" but says he is "forever bonded" with "brother" Biden.

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Michelle Obama: 'I Hope I've Made You Proud'

She reminds us, "You have a right to be exactly who you are," but "you cannot take your freedoms for granted."

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Michelle Obama Won't Back Down From Criticizing Trump

The first lady told People that just because she and her husband are aiding in the transition effort doesn't mean she takes back anything she said about Trump during the election.

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Colman Domingo to Play Gay Civil Rights Icon Bayard Rustin in Biopic

It's the first narrative film for Michelle and Barack Obama's production company Higher Ground. 

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Michelle Obama's Mission to Celebrate Marriage With LGBTQ People

Obama writes in her book and elaborates to Ellen DeGeneres about how she and daughter Malia Obama celebrated national marriage equality outside the White House with the crowd.

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Michelle Obama's Memoir Gets November Release Date

The former First Lady released a statement discussing the 'deeply personal' process of writing her memoir, set to release November 13.

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Michelle Obama Has Words for Women Trump Voters

The former first lady is finally opening up about the 2016 election, inspired by the process of writing her new book. 

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President Salutes Michelle Obama and Joe Biden in Farewell Address

"You have made me proud, and you have made the country proud." This is part three of four.

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Watch the Obamas' Final Holiday Message (Video)

Barack and Michelle Obama highlight the country's strengths in their last Christmas video.

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LGBT Youth Theater Group Honored at White House

Boston-based True Colors: Out Youth Theater is the first LGBT organization to receive the National Arts and Humanities Youth Program Award.

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Michelle Obama: We Must Do Everything Possible to Elect Joe Biden

The former first lady's speech capped the first night of the Democratic National Convention.

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'Hey Queen!': Michelle Obama's Message to Beyoncé Is Perfection

The former First Lady congratulated Queen Bey on Homecoming, her lauded new concert film.

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Michelle Obama Blasts Trump Bigotry in New Book

The former First Lady said Trump was cruel and dangerous when it came to Obama's husband, her children, and Hillary Clinton.

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Gallup Poll Names Barack Obama and Hillary Clinton Most Admired People Again

Obama edged out Donald Trump for most admired man while Clinton has been named "most admired" for 16 years.

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Trump Deals a Blow to Michelle Obama, All Women

Trump is dismantling the work of the former First Lady as he continues to assail women. 

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Here's What the Obamas Are Doing Next (Video)

Barack and Michelle want "you to tell us what we should be thinking about as we get to work" with their new Obama Foundation.

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'You Made Me A Better President:' President Obama's Farewell

The nation's 44th president and its first black president opened his farewell address to the nation by saying thanks to Americans, even those who did not agree with him. This is part one of four.