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Spurned by the DNC, the Uncommitted Movement Is Staging a Sit-In for Palestine
If Democrats won't let a Palestinian speak at the convention, it's futile to expect a policy shift, said a spokesperson.
Hundreds of Police Smother Palestine Solidarity Protests Outside DNC
Police have managed to make dozens of arrests despite protests remaining largely peaceful.
Report: RFK Jr. Expected to End Presidential Bid and Endorse Trump
It’s unclear how the anticipated suspension of Kennedy's campaign and his endorsement of Trump will affect the race.
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.
Don’t Fall for Talking Points That Smear Palestine Solidarity Protesters at DNC
Efforts to smear, co-opt and deflate protesters who demand the US end support for the Gaza genocide are well underway.
Trump Was Never a “Moderate” on Foreign Policy
Neither presidential candidate offers a fundamental break from the US foreign policy status quo.
In DNC Speech, Sanders Says Overturning “Citizens United” Should Be a Priority
Outside groups have already spent more than $1 billion on federal elections this cycle, far outpacing previous years.
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.