Kamala Harris’ DNC pitched generational change, but has a Bill Clinton-era feel
CHICAGO — Former President Clinton had trouble recalling the year of his first Democratic convention — either 1972 or 1976 — but wondered how many more…
Gavin Newsom navigates new role behind Kamala Harris
CHICAGO — Gov. Gavin Newsom stood quietly on the sidelines of the packed United Center arena, hands in his suit pockets, as he watched state after…
Hollywood showed up in force for Kamala Harris at the DNC
Anyone who tuned in to the Democratic National Convention on Thursday night expecting to watch Beyoncé make a surprise appearance onstage was likely disappointed to…
Mark Ruffalo: End Gaza war by threatening to cut off weapons for Israel
Throughout his nearly four years in office, President Biden regularly consulted historians to measure his accomplishments against history, and did so again before stepping out…
RFK Jr. suspends presidential campaign, endorses GOP nominee Donald Trump
1 of 2 | Independent presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr. announced he is ending his campaign for the presidency in Phoenix on Friday, throwing…
Parties and grief: A stark contrast at the Democratic National Convention | US Election 2024 News
Chicago, Illinois – As balloons dropped from the ceiling of a packed United Center in Chicago, row upon row of Democratic Party faithful rose to…
Column: At DNC Harris turns otherness into her superpower
On the fourth and final night of the Democratic National Convention, “Scandal” actor Kerry Washington and the grandnieces of Kamala Harris had a job to…
At DNC, Kamala Harris shows why she’d be a historic president
Show, don’t tell.Three words that every journalist hears, with infuriating regularity, from professors, editors and readers.The dictate is not exclusive to journalism; it’s shared by…
Column: At the DNC, the Exonerated Five remind us that Trump has never cared about justice
Before there were immigrant “monsters” to occupy Donald Trump’s hate, there was the Central Park Five.Most people know the case: Five Black kids accused of…
Rumored DNC ‘special guest’ Beyoncé overshadows Pink, Chicks
Odds are, she’ll sing for Kamala Harris at some point.In January 2013, she performed the national anthem at President Obama’s second inauguration; in November 2016,…
Trump uses stretch of border wall in Arizona to contrast with Democrats
SIERRA VISTA, Ariz. — On a dirt road below the shrub-dotted hills of Arizona, Donald Trump used a stretch of wall and a pile of steel…
Police arrest Arizona man for social media threat to ‘kill’ candidate
Republican Presidential candidate Donald Trump delivers policy remarks on the economy at Precision Components Group in York, Pa., on Monday. On Thursday, he appeared near…
Last night of pro-Palestinian protests at DNC starts with festive tone
CHICAGO — Pro-Palestinian protests during the final hours of the Democratic National Convention began Thursday night much like they had earlier this week — largely peaceful…
‘They want to erase us:’ How DNC rejected demand for Palestinian speaker | US Election 2024 News
Chicago, Illinois – Abbas Alawieh sat cross-legged on the ground outside the Democratic National Convention in an almost meditative posture. Stretched out on the concrete in…
Kamala Harris poised to make history, accept Democratic nomination
CHICAGO — Vice President Kamala Harris is preparing to make history Thursday night as she becomes the first Black woman and first Indian American to accept…
DNC sets stage for Kamala Harris’ history-making acceptance speech
1 of 6 | Democratic presidential candidate Vice President Kamala Harris will deliver her history-making presidential nomination acceptance speech Thursday night as the Democratic National…
What kind of prosecutor was Kamala Harris? The answer may be pivotal
The presidential campaign is shaping up to be a tale of two prosecutors, both named Kamala Harris.Harris’ record as a tough-on-crime prosecutor was a constant…
Opinion: How Shirley Chisholm’s run for president led to Kamala Harris’
When Kamala Harris takes the stage on Thursday night, becoming the first woman of color to accept the Democratic Party nomination for president, she will…
Tim Walz shines as Gaza protesters blocked: Key takeaways from DNC day 3 | US Election 2024 News
Pro-Palestine protesters kept up the pressure on day three of the Democratic National Convention (DNC) in Chicago on Wednesday, even as the police blocked their…
‘The honour of my life’: Walz accepts VP nomination at DNC | US Election 2024 News
Tim Walz has formally accepted his nomination to be the Democrats vice presidential candidate in November’s US election, rallying the the party faithful in Chicago…