Prior to joining the White House, Ezra worked for a Cambridge-based web startup. He currently serves as the Associate Director of Online Engagement in the Office of Digital Strategy. A native of Sherborn, MA, Ezra received his BA in political science and religion from the University of Rochester.
Ezra Mechaber's Posts
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President Obama Delivers Memorial Day Remarks at Arlington National Cemetery
May 27, 2013 at 5:56 PM EDTPresident Obama traveled to Arlington National Cemetery to commemorate Memorial Day, laying a wreath at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier and delivering remarks.
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President Obama Tours Tornado Damage in Moore, Oklahoma: "We've Got Your Back"
May 26, 2013 at 3:12 PM EDTIn his visit to Oklahoma following the devastating tornadoes, President Obama promises the people of Moore that America is standing by to help rebuild.
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President Obama Responds to the Tornadoes in Oklahoma
May 22, 2013 at 3:15 PM EDTThis evening the President spoke with Oklahoma Governor Mary Fallin to express his concern for those who have been affected by the severe weather beginning last night and continuing today.
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Launching the White House Tumblr
April 26, 2013 at 1:40 PM EDTThe White House is now on Tumblr.
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Open for Questions: The BRAIN Initiative
April 2, 2013 at 10:39 AM EDTHave questions about the BRAIN (Brain Research through Advancing Innovative Neurotechnologies) Initiative? Administration officials will answer during a session of "Open for Questions."
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Update from Bruce Reed on the President's Plan to Reduce Gun Violence
February 8, 2013 at 6:47 PM EDTVice President Biden's Chief of Staff Bruce Reed sat down with us to give us a quick update on the work the President and Vice President have been doing since the President released his plan to reduce gun violence.
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President Obama at Prayer Vigil for Connecticut Shooting Victims: "Newtown, You Are Not Alone"
December 16, 2012 at 11:44 PM EDTThis evening the President spoke at an interfaith vigil for families of the victims, and all families from Sandy Hook Elementary School. He offered the love and prayers of a nation grieving alongside Newtown.
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Email from David Plouffe: "We Have to Keep It Up"
November 30, 2012 at 2:15 PM EDTSenior Advisor to the President David Plouffe just sent a message to the White House email list, asking people to continue to speak out about extending tax cuts for the middle class. If you didn't get the email, be sure to sign up.
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Hearing from the White House in a New Way
November 16, 2012 at 6:13 PM EDTThe White House is always looking for new ways to help Americans engage with President Obama and his administration, so we're excited to launch our official presence on SoundCloud - a social platform devoted to sharing sounds, including recorded speeches and music.
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Hanging Out with AmeriCorps
August 19, 2012 at 4:37 PM EDTOn August 17th, we held a Google+ Hangout to highlight the difference AmeriCorps, a national service opportunity that has logged more than 1 billion hours of service since 1994, is making in communities across the country.
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