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Democrats Tuned Out Gaza Protests at the DNC. History Won’t Forget.
Gaza was barely mentioned in the convention hall, but protesters centered Palestine as they took to Chicago's streets.
Tlaib Slams DNC for Lie About Uncommitted Campaign After Rejecting Demands
A DNC spokesperson reportedly said without evidence that the movement rejected an offer for a Palestinian speaker.
Watch the Speech the DNC Wouldn’t Allow on Stage
Georgia state Rep. Ruwa Romman would have been the first Palestinian to ever address the Democratic National Convention.
Harris Calls for Gaza Ceasefire in DNC Speech But Still Falls Short on Palestine
The Democratic nominee for president avoided mentioning that Israel was responsible for the genocide in Gaza.
Panel on Supreme Court Reforms Lauds Ideas of Term Limits, Ethics Standards
“Democrats are getting the memo that the Supreme Court has already been reformed” by conservatives, noted a panelist.
As Walz Accepted VP Nom, Pro-Palestinian Demonstrators Staged a Sit-In
Walz talked about his life and background, laying out his progressive credentials against Trump and Project 2025.
Trump Was Never a “Moderate” on Foreign Policy
Neither presidential candidate offers a fundamental break from the US foreign policy status quo.
Who’s Going to Tell Him It’s a Black Job? Michelle Obama Skewers Trump at DNC
The former first lady and President Barack Obama closed out the DNC's second night with a revival of the “hope” theme.
Rejuvenated Democratic Party Turned DNC’s Delegate Roll Call Into a Dance Party
Uncommitted delegates were also counted in the roll call vote — except for one state's delegation.
Uncommitted Delegates Say They “Have a Duty to Serve” Their Constituents
Dozens of uncommitted delegates, selected to oppose the Biden administration's Gaza policy, are at the DNC.