Aug 18 Democrats formally nominate Joe Biden for president By Steve Peoples, Associated Press Democrats formally nominated Joe Biden as their 2020 presidential nominee Tuesday night, as party officials and activists from across the nation gave the former vice president their overwhelming support during his party's all-virtual national convention. Continue reading
Aug 18 WATCH: Security guard, 2 Delaware lawmakers nominate Joe Biden By Associated Press Jacquelyn Brittany met Biden when he went to The New York Times for an interview last year, and a video of their interaction went viral. She says he was unlike many of the powerful people with whom she shares the… Continue reading
Aug 18 WATCH: Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez on why she nominated Bernie Sanders for president By Associated Press The New York congresswoman gave brief remarks Tuesday night as she helped nominate the Vermont senator at the Democratic National Convention. Ocasio-Cortez is widely seen as the successor of Sanders’ progressive flank of the party. Continue reading
Aug 18 WATCH: Stacey Abrams says America needs Biden at the Democratic National Convention By Associated Press The speakers contrasted Trump’s leadership with that of Biden and their own, presenting the Democratic ticket as a safe choice for those who are worried. Continue reading
Aug 18 WATCH: Caroline Kennedy depicts Biden as a public servant at the Democratic National Convention By Associated Press Caroline Kennedy is portraying Joe Biden as a public servant in the spirit of her father, who once challenged Americans to look at what they can do for their country. Continue reading
Aug 18 WATCH: Former President Bill Clinton's says Trump will 'blame, bully and belittle' if he stays in White House By Will Weissert, Associated Press Bill Clinton has delivered a stinging attack on President Donald Trump, saying the nation knows what he’d do with four more years in the White House: “Blame, bully and belittle.”… Continue reading
Aug 18 WATCH: Chuck Schumer tells America 'Trump has quit on you' at the Democratic National Convention By Associated Press Sen. Chuck Schumer addressed Democrats on Aug. 18 during the first night of the Democratic National Convention. Continue reading
Aug 18 WATCH: Sally Yates says 'Trump has trampled the rule of law' at 2020 Democratic National Convention By Associated Press Former U.S. Attorney General Sally Yates addressed Democrats on Aug. 18 during the first night of the Democratic National Convention. Continue reading
Aug 18 Watch 7:09 Julian Castro on mobilizing Latino voters to support Biden Julian Castro of Texas was the youngest member of former President Barack Obama’s Cabinet, in which he served as secretary of housing and urban development. Castro also ran for the Democratic presidential nomination earlier this year. He joins Judy Woodruff… Continue watching
Aug 18 Gloria Steinem on the role of women of color in the suffrage movement By Courtney Vinopal Feminist writer, author and activist Gloria Steinem said that Black, indigenous and other American women of color were essential to the suffrage movement even though their efforts have not historically always been recognized. Continue reading