Macon Phillips

White House Profile

Macon Phillips

Director of Digital Strategy

Phillips ran the new media program for the Presidential Transition Team (Change.gov) and served as the Deputy Director of the Obama campaign's new media department (BarackObama.com).

Prior to the campaign, Phillips led Blue State Digital's strategy practice, working with clients like the Democratic National Committee and Senator Ted Kennedy. A proud Americorps*VISTA alum, the Huntsville, Alabama native is a graduate of Duke University.

Macon Phillips's Posts

Foreign Policy

An Update on the U.S. Government's Response to the Haiti Earthquake

January 17, 2010 at 11:44 PM EDT

Earlier this evening, the White House released an overview of key facts and examples of government actions in response to the earthquake in Haiti. You can keep up to date with the latest news and resources on the response at the White House's dedicated webpage. Before this summary of what your government is doing, a quick reminder from former Presidents Bush and Clinton about how you can help.

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Service

The Clinton Bush Haiti Fund

January 16, 2010 at 1:40 PM EDT

"How can I help?"

That's what former Presidents Bush and Clinton both asked as the devastating impact of the earthquake in Haiti became clear. This question brought them to a place they both know well, the Oval Office. There they met with President Obama and agreed to lead a major fundraising effort for relief: the Clinton Bush Haiti Fund.

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Homeland Security

The President Addresses the Public on the Attempted Terrorist Attack

December 28, 2009 at 5:35 PM EDT

Earlier today, the President addressed the public on the recent attempted terrorist attack.

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Foreign Policy

President Obama Speaks Out on Iran Violence

December 28, 2009 at 5:34 PM EDT

Read the President's latest remarks. (Updated to include Persian and Arabic translations.)

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Civil Rights

Introducing the New Cybersecurity Coordinator

December 22, 2009 at 8:30 AM EDT

Today the White House announced the President’s new White House Cybersecurity Coordinator, Howard Schmidt. With some 40 years of experience in government, business and law enforcement, Howard brings a unique and deep experience to this important issue. Watch this video to learn more about his background and approach.

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Economy

Heading to Allentown

December 4, 2009 at 11:20 AM EDT

The President heads out of Washington, DC to Allentown, PA to meet with workers and small business owners who have felt the impact of our current economic crisis first-hand. New Media Director Macon Phillips will be traveling with the President to give an inside perspective into the day's events. So keep an eye on the blog for some posts from the field and more frequent updates via twitter and photos on facebook.

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Health Care

Reality Check: Standing by Medicare vs. Standing by Insurance Companies

December 1, 2009 at 2:08 PM EDT

Making clear who is fighting to protect Medicare and who is just fighting to protect the insurance industry.

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Education

On This Thanksgiving: Family, Turkey ... and a Weekly Address

November 26, 2009 at 1:00 AM EDT

Happy Thanksgiving!

Given the holiday, we are releasing the President's weekly address today. In this video, President Obama calls to our attention the men and women in uniform who are away from home sacrificing time with family to protect our safety and freedom. He also talks about the progress of health care reform, the Recovery Act, and job creation to ensure that next Thanksgiving will be a brighter day.

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Health Care

Reality Check: Claims That Reform Will Encourage Abortions at School "Sex Clinics" are Absurd

November 19, 2009 at 9:16 PM EDT

Opponents of health reform appear to have run out of fresh smears against health insurance reform and have started recycling old debunked attacks. In response to those that brought up this attack that Politifact proved false months ago, we simply bring back this classic Reality Check first published on October 1, 2009.

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Foreign Policy

Staying in Touch During the Asia Trip

November 12, 2009 at 4:39 PM EDT

Earlier today, the President left for Asia, stopping over in Alaska before heading to Tokyo, Japan. During this trip, we’re going to try something new. To offer an inside perspective to everyone back here in the U.S., Ben Rhodes, the Deputy National Security Advisor for Strategic Communications, will be providing frequent updates on the trip.

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