Michelle Obama has been a driving force for change in the White House over the past year. Her charm, intelligence, and strength make her a rolemodel for young people around the nation.

Installing the first organic garden on the White House grounds, Mrs. Obama has remained committed to raising awareness around a proper diet by starting at the nations capital. Often touring the country to promote well being, Michelle explains to parents that nutrition is important to a healthy, balanced life.

Above all she remains a committed mother to both of her daughters Sasha & Malia by setting an example to the rest of the nation that no matter how big the job, or how busy our lives may be, being a mother is job number one.

January 20th, 2010 It’s been one year to the date that Barack Obama was sworn into office as the 44th president of the United States. In a year our new president has dealt with fixing a broken economy, pushing for healthcare reform, and rebuilding ties within the international community. At times I have questioned some of his decisions, but I I feel he honestly cares for the general welfare of the American people. I see this through his actions, hear it in his words, and have watched him put forth tireless effort to improve our Democracy. I believed in him a year ago, and today… I still believe. -Michael Cuffe

Friends,

I am happy to announce the release of my latest poster print geared at bringing attention to the National Health Care debate currently occurring in this country. As an artist who has gone through the strain of paying high premiums and many periods of not being able to afford health insurance, I feel particularly passionate about this issue.

I have watched recently in the last year as more than one family member of mine has been denied life saving treatments due to a tired system that focuses more on the bottom line, and less on human life. Even the best insurance offered provides little protection to high premium paying customers…namely all of us.

I believe that EVERYONE DESERVES WELLNESS. Nationalizing health care is an idea that has been proven to work worldwide, it will make a difference in the lives of those you love, and it can work for America.

-Michael Cuffe