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Trump Doubles Down on Anti-Trans Falsehoods at Moms for Liberty Conference
His remarks highlight the relationship he has to those orchestrating Project 2025.
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Democrats Sue to Halt Georgia Rules That Could Block Election Certification
The new rules allow election officials to conduct a “reasonable inquiry” before certifying election results.
![Democratic vice presidential candidate Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz arrives to speak on stage during the third day of the Democratic National Convention at the United Center on August 21, 2024, in Chicago, Illinois.](https://truthout.org/app/uploads/2024/08/2024_0822-tim-walz-400x300.jpg)
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.
![Delegates cheer and hold up signs at the Democratic National Convention at the United Center on August 20, 2024, in Chicago, Illinois.](https://truthout.org/app/uploads/2024/08/2024_0821-dnc-a-400x300.jpg)
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.
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Walz’s Climate Record Is Complicated by Coziness With Fossil Fuel Companies
Though Tim Walz has been embraced by many in the climate movement, his record on Line 3 haunts him.
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Here’s What You Need to Know Before the Democratic National Convention Begins
The Democratic National Convention will last from Monday, August 19 until Thursday, August 22.
![Democratic vice presidential candidate Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz speaks during a campaign rally with Democratic presidential candidate, U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris at the Liacouras Center at Temple University on August 6, 2024, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.](https://truthout.org/app/uploads/2024/08/GettyImages-2165607145-400x300.jpg)
VP Candidates Vance and Walz Offer Stark Contrast on Voting Rights
Walz signed bills expanding voting access, while Vance has argued parents should get more votes for their kids.
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Will Minnesota Soon Be Home to the US’s First Native American Woman Governor?
Lt. Gov. Peggy Flanagan (White Earth Nation) formed the state’s first People of Color and Indigenous Caucus.
![The advocacy group IfNotNow holds a protest on October 19, 2023, outside the Los Angeles home of Vice President Kamala Harris.](https://truthout.org/app/uploads/2024/08/2024_0807-ceasefire-400x300.jpg)
Advocates Pressure Harris, Walz to Vow to Stop Sending Weapons to Israel
Pro-Palestine groups said picking Tim Walz was a step in the right direction, but Harris must go further on Gaza.
![Democratic presidential candidate Vice President Kamala Harris and Democratic vice presidential candidate Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz appear on stage together during a campaign event at Liacouras Center at Temple University on August 6, 2024 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.](https://truthout.org/app/uploads/2024/08/2024_0807-harris-walz-400x300.jpg)
“Has He Met Tim Walz?” Trump’s Attacks Against Dem VP Nominee Backfire Badly
The Trump campaign is attempting to paint the popular center-left Midwestern governor as a “West Coast wannabe” liberal.