Aug 22 WATCH: Walz says 'mind your own damn business' when it comes to reproductive freedom By Hannah Grabenstein Minnesota governor and Democratic vice presidential nominee Tim Walz spoke about the personal impacts of regulating fertility treatment at the Democratic National Convention in Chicago on Wednesday. Continue reading
Aug 21 WATCH: Poet Amanda Gorman recites 'This Sacred Scene' at 2024 Democratic National Convention By Joshua Barajas The former National Youth Poet Laureate recited her poem “This Sacred Scene” in front of the convention crowd. The piece celebrated the prospect of Vice President Kamala Harris as the first woman of color to become U.S. president. Continue reading
Aug 21 WATCH: Oprah Winfrey urges voters to choose joy by choosing Harris at Democratic National Convention By Hannah Grabenstein Oprah Winfrey spoke at the Democratic National Convention in Chicago on Wednesday, making the case for uniting as Americans and upholding democracy. Continue reading
Aug 21 Vance and Walz are still relatively unknown, but Walz is better liked, poll finds By Linley Sanders, Associated Press A poll from The Associated Press-NORC Center for Public Affairs Research shows that Walz had a smoother launch as a running mate to Vice President Kamala Harris than Vance did for former President Donald Trump. Continue reading
Aug 21 WATCH: Rep. Nancy Pelosi speaks at 2024 Democratic National Convention | 2024 DNC Night 3 By Hannah Grabenstein Pelosi hailed Vice President Kamala Harris’ fights for reproductive rights and running mate Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz’s commitment to voting for the Affordable Care Act 14 years ago. Continue reading
Aug 21 7 takeaways from Day 3 of the DNC By Brian Slodysko, Nicholas Riccardi, Associated Press The Democratic National Convention barreled into its third day Wednesday with a lineup featuring former President Bill Clinton and Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz as the closer, introducing himself as Vice President Kamala Harris' running mate. Continue reading
Aug 21 WATCH: Bill Clinton speaks at 2024 Democratic National Convention | 2024 DNC Night 3 By Joshua Barajas Before praising Kamala Harris and her ability to move the country forward, Clinton reminded the DNC crowd of Joe Biden’s accomplishments, including his actions during the coronavirus pandemic, which prompted “Thank you, Joe” chants from attendees. Continue reading
Aug 21 Parents of American held by Hamas appeal for hostages' release during Democratic convention By Jonathan J. Cooper, Associated Press The parents of Hersh Goldberg-Polin on Wednesday pleaded for the release of the dozens of people who continue to be held captive in Gaza. Continue reading
Aug 21 WATCH: Stevie Wonder performs at 2024 Democratic National Convention By Hannah Grabenstein Stevie Wonder performed at the Democratic National Convention in Chicago on Wednesday, a night focused on fighting “for our freedoms,” from democracy to reproductive rights and more. Continue reading
Aug 21 WATCH: 'Dump Trump' says Georgia Republican Geoff Duncan at 2024 Democratic National Convention By Hannah Grabenstein Former Georgia Lt. Gov. Geoff Duncan spoke at the Democratic National Convention in Chicago on Wednesday, a night focused on fighting "for our freedoms," from democracy to reproductive rights and more. Watch Duncan's remarks in the player above. "Let's get… Continue reading