On the first night of their national convention, Democrats highlighted three stories of how abortion restrictions after Roe v. Wade was overturned had hurt women and couples, hoping to underscore the importance of reproductive rights in one of the most poignant presentations Monday night. The message: Abortion bans put lives at risk. Giving the stage … Read more
CHICAGO ― Former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton gave a rousing speech Monday night in support of Kamala Harris for president, emphasizing that her victory in November would mean that women everywhere have finally smashed through the glass ceiling. “Together we’ve put a lot of cracks in the highest, hardest glass ceiling,” Clinton said. “Tonight … Read more
Steve Kerr, the head coach of the four-time NBA champion Golden State Warriors and the gold medal-winning Team USA men’s basketball team, spoke at the Democratic National Convention on Monday and took a cue from his star player’s signature celebration to take a jab at former President Donald Trump. “In the words of the great … Read more
The content creator platform at the 2024 Democratic National Convention in Chicago, Ill. Democratic National Convention staff More than 200 digital content creators will attend the Democratic National Convention in Chicago this week with dedicated “creator credentials” that will grant these influencers special access to the party’s convention. “Bringing creators to our convention will multiply … Read more
Party faithful have been streaming through the Chicago airport as the Democratic National Convention kicks off on Monday following a tumultuous month for the party that saw vice-president Kamala Harris swiftly ascend to the top of the ticket. The four-day convention’s theme is “For the People, For Our Future” and observers say it will be … Read more
CHICAGO (AP) — A refreshed Democratic Party reintroduces itself to a divided nation this week, having been transformed by the money, momentum, relief and even joy that followed Vice President Kamala Harris’ rise to the top of its ticket. The whiplash of the last month culminates in a convention that begins Monday in Chicago. Above … Read more
Fox News host Laura Ingraham is getting a lesson in recent history after her complaint about this week’s Democratic National Convention. The right-wing host linked to a story in which Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker (D) said Vice President Kamala Harris and running mate Tim Walz have “energized” the party, and predicted plenty of enthusiasm at … Read more
CHICAGO (AP) — Thousands of activists are expected to converge on Chicago this week for the Democratic National Convention, hoping to call attention to abortion rights, economic injustice and the war in Gaza. While Vice President Kamala Harris has energized crowds of supporters as she prepares to accept the Democratic nomination, progressive activists maintain their … Read more
WASHINGTON (AP) — Democratic presidential nominee Kamala Harris and running mate Tim Walz will campaign by bus in southwestern Pennsylvania on Sunday, hoping to ride the wave of enthusiasm her candidacy has brought to the presidential race to their party’s nominating convention in Chicago this week. Vice President Harris and Walz, the governor of Minnesota, … Read more
Donald Trump’s latest conspiracy theory has caught the attention of the White House. The former president shared a cartoonishly unfounded prediction Tuesday on his Truth Social platform that President Joe Biden might crash the upcoming Democratic National Convention — and reclaim the party’s support for a presidential nominee from Vice President Kamala Harris. White House … Read more
