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The Democratic National Convention in Chicago has been many things— a pageant of political theater, a platform for policy proclamations, and, perhaps most importantly, a showcase of the diverse fabric that makes up the modern Democratic Party. Amid the clamor of speeches and the whirl of television cameras, one...

Among the delegates at the DNC: A nonbinary drag queen from rural red Pennsylvania

Yusef Salaam, an exonerated Central Park Five member, discussed the wrongful convictions and the support received from Vice President Kamala Harris at the DNC. He emphasized the need for Donald Trump to apologize for his past racist comments and actions regarding the Central Park Five.

Hear the powerful words of the Exonerated Five at the DNC

Chicago, Ill. — On the final night of the Democratic National Convention in Chicago, Vice President Kamala Harris delivered a commanding speech at the United Center, officially accepting her party’s nomination for president. Her address touched on critical issues such as gun violence, LGBTQ+ rights, the ongoing conflict in Israel and Gaza, and the stark contrast between her vision for America and that of former President Donald Trump.

Kamala Harris rallies Democrats in stirring DNC acceptance speech, laying out her plan for America

The Guardian

Group says Harris campaign denying a Palestinian speaker at the Democratic convention is a ‘terrible message’

Muslim Women for Harris disbands and withdraws support for candidate

BIN: Black Information Network

Several moments from the second day of the Democratic National Convention still have the nation buzzing.

DNC Night 2: The Moments Everyone's Still Talking About

Salon

CHICAGO — Members of the Divine Nine, the collective of the nation's nine historically Black sororities and fraternities, stepped out at the Democratic National Convention in Chicago this week adorned in the array of bright colors and regalia that define their groups. Sigma Gamma Rho sorority sisters sported blue...

"The spark that ignites the flame": Black sororities flex "collective power" for Kamala Harris

Mediaite

Former President Donald Trump raged at CNN contributor Van Jones on Truth Social for agreeing with economic policies of Kamala Harris.
The post ‘Tears Flowing!’ Trump Rages at CNN’s Van Jones, Calls Him a ‘Lowlife’ Who ‘Begged’ Help ‘Never’ Thanked Him first appeared on Mediaite.

‘Tears Flowing!’ Trump Rages at CNN’s Van Jones, Calls Him a ‘Lowlife’ Who ‘Begged’ Help ‘Never’ Thanked Him

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TheDailyBeast

Veteran conservative commentator Ann Coulter explained her reasoning for deleting a tweet calling Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz’s neurodiverse son “weird”—but didn’t apologize for the brazen comments.Her remark notably prompted backlash from across the aisle as both prominent liberals and conservatives defended the proud son, who openly sobbed as his father accepted the Democrats’ vice presidential nomination in a speech Wednesday.Videos of Gus Walz, the 17-year-old son of Kamala Harris’ running mate, went viral after he was seen sobbing and exclaiming “That’s my dad!” during Walz’s address.He was diagnosed with a nonverbal learning disorder, ADHD, and an anxiety disorder, his mother...

Ann Coulter Shrugs Off Insult to Tim Walz’s Son With Misspelled Non-Apology

Though there have been many stylish standouts from the Democratic National Convention in Chicago this week, Ella Emhoff seemed to have the most fun.

All the fashion Ella Emhoff wore this week at the Democratic National Convention

Minneapolis, MN

Fox News

Minnesota first lady Gwen Walz said in 2020 that she kept the windows of the governor's mansion open amid a smell of burning tires during the riots that hit the city.

Wife of Harris' VP pick sets social media ablaze with 'bizarre' admission about 2020 riots

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Trump learned while visiting the U.S.-Mexico border on Thursday that a manhunt was underway in Arizona for a suspect who made death threats against him
The post Trump Learns During Press Conference Police Are Searching for Man Who Threatened to Kill Him: ‘Thank You for Telling Me’ first appeared on Mediaite.

Trump Learns During Press Conference Police Are Searching for Man Who Threatened to Kill Him: ‘Thank You for Telling Me’

The New Republic

Donald Trump called in to Fox News to give his thoughts on Kamala Harris’s speech at the Democratic National Convention Thursday night, and he wasn’t taking it well. Host Martha MacCallum asked Trump what he would do to regain the momentum in the race, with the Harris campaign flying high in the polls, particularly thanks to the convention. Trump denied that Harris was doing well, saying, “No, she’s not having success, I’m having success.”“I’m doing great with the Hispanic voters, I’m doing great with Black men, I’m doing great with women, because women want safety, they want safety, and they...

Trump Fumes When Fox News Asks About Harris’s Momentum After DNC

The Independent

 Gus Walz sat in the front row for the biggest moment of his father's life, and his pride exploded out of him.“That's my dad!” the 17-year-old yelled. He stood, tears streaming down his face, and pointed to his father, Tim Walz, the governor of Minnesota, who was accepting the Democratic nomination for vice president in a speech to thousands of people in a packed arena and millions more watching at home. The teen's exuberance captured hearts and went viral, becoming perhaps the defining image of his father's address and further humanizing a running mate picked by Vice President Kamala...

“That’s my dad!”: Gus Walz tearfully cheers on his father as he accepts Democratic VP nomination

WashingtonExaminer

On Wednesday evening, Democratic leaders from across the country will speak at the Democratic National Convention before Gov. Tim Walz (D-MN) delivers the keynote address a day before Vice President Kamala Harris accepts her party’s nomination. Here’s a rundown of who will speak on the third night of the high-profile Democratic event in Chicago: Senate […]

Here’s who is speaking on the third day of the DNC

Los Angeles, CA

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Herbie J Pilato

It's been forty-five years since former child star Darla Hood, best known for the classic Our Gang/Little Rascals film shorts, died tragically of a heart attack at only 47 years old in Canoga Park, CA. This is her story.

A Look Back at Child Star Darla Hood ('Our Gang'/'Little Rascals'): 45 Years After Her Tragic Death

Business Insider

In her book, "The Light We Carry," Michelle Obama recalled overcoming a teleprompter mishap at the 2008 Democratic National Convention.

Michelle Obama says the teleprompter broke before her first major televised address in 2008, but she had the entire 16-minute speech memorized

Harris voices support for Palestinian self-determination, but the request to have a Palestinian-American main stage speaker at the DNC was refused. 

DNC refuses request for Palestinian-American speaker

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Rumors of a surprise performance on the night of Vice President Kamala Harris' historic DNC speech had fans buzzing.

Unfortunately, Beyoncé Didn’t Perform At The DNC

CHICAGO — The Democratic National Convention reached a crescendo Tuesday evening at the United Center in Chicago. Second Gentleman Doug Emhoff, former First Lady Michelle Obama, and former President Barack Obama each delivered stirring addresses that energized the audience and set the tone for the campaign’s final stretch.

‘Do something’: The Obamas urge action, Doug Emhoff shares love on DNC Night 2

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The Lantern

On Tuesday, licensed Ohio dispensaries began legally selling non-medical marijuana to consumers; however, the drug’s possession, growth and/or usage are still prohibited on Ohio State’s campus. Credit: Jefferee Woo/Tampa Bay Times/TNS [Original caption: Four citizen-led petitions with proposals to update Dallas’ charter hit the 20,000 valid signature threshold to make it on the Nov. 5 election ballot, including one that would ban police officers from arresting or citing people carrying less than four ounces of marijuana.] As of Tuesday, students 21 and older can now legally purchase marijuana in Ohio.

Dispensary sales of recreational marijuana began Tuesday; possession and usage still prohibited on Ohio State’s campus

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Drag icons BenDeLaCreme and Peppermint take on the DNC, urging people to not just watch but to act

At an LGBTQ+ Caucus meeting during the Democratic National Convention in Chicago on Monday, drag performers and activists Peppermint and BenDeLaCreme brought their unique blend of...

Drag icons BenDeLaCreme and Peppermint take on the DNC, urging people to not just watch but to act

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