Jacob Fischler, Georgia Recorder As he did in his first speech to a Democratic National Convention 20 years ago, former President Barack Obama emphasized the connections binding Americans together and called for a more positive national atmosphere on the second night of this year’s convention Tuesday, while rallying Democrats to …
Read More »Tim Walz Debuts on National Stage, Championing “Freedom” and Criticizing GOP
Jimmy Williams Democratic vice-presidential nominee Tim Walz made his national debut on Wednesday, delivering a rousing speech at the Democratic National Convention (DNC) that highlighted his vision of “freedom” while sharply criticizing the Republican Party. Speaking to a packed arena on the third night of the convention, Walz framed the …
Read More »Democrats Turn Roll Call Vote Into Joyous Dance Party at Convention
Jimmy Williams The traditional roll call vote, a typically staid and formulaic event, was transformed into an electrifying celebration at the Democratic National Convention on Tuesday night. Democrats decided to inject a dose of joy and energy into the political process, turning the roll call into a massive dance party …
Read More »Georgia Election Board’s Right-Wing OKs Rule To Give Local Officials Power To Delay Certification
Stanley Dunlap, Georgia Recorder The Georgia State Election Board finalized a rule Monday that gives local officials more power to dispute certifying election results by adopting a new ballot counting policy that critics contend could disrupt the presidential election in November. The new rule requiring election workers to manually count …
Read More »Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez Urges Support for Harris at Democratic Convention
Jimmy Williams Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez took center stage at the Democratic National Convention on Monday night, delivering a powerful speech rallying support for Vice President Kamala Harris. Ocasio-Cortez, who has made waves as a progressive leader since her election in 2018, urged Democrats to unite behind Harris and help push …
Read More »Black Women Quickly Mobilize To Boost Kamala Harris Presidential Bid
Ariana Figueroa, Iowa Capital Dispatch As Vice President Kamala Harris prepares to give the keynote address at the Democratic National Convention Thursday, making her the first Black and South Asian woman to lead a major party ticket, her nomination has energized a strong and loyal voting bloc in the Democratic …
Read More »‘Never, ever give up’: Hillary Clinton Urges Democrats To Fight For Harris Win
Ariana Figueroa, Louisiana Illuminator Hillary Clinton, the first woman to clinch a major political party’s presidential nomination, on the first night of the Democratic National Convention praised Vice President Kamala Harris — the second woman in U.S. history to be nominated — for her bright vision for the nation and …
Read More »President Biden Passes the Torch to Harris at Democratic National Convention
Jimmy Williams President Joe Biden delivered what may be his final major political speech on Monday, marking a pivotal moment at the Democratic National Convention. Speaking to a raucous crowd at the United Center, Biden faced numerous interruptions from party loyalists chanting, “We love Joe,” forcing him to wait nearly …
Read More »George Santos Pleads Guilty to Federal Fraud Charges, Faces Over Six Years in Prison
Former U.S. Representative George Santos pleaded guilty on Monday to wire fraud and aggravated identity theft, abruptly concluding the federal fraud case that had led to his expulsion from Congress just weeks before it was set to go to trial. The plea marks a significant downfall for the 36-year-old former …
Read More »Georgia Secretary of State Criticizes State Election Board’s Rule Changes
Jimmy Williams Georgia’s Secretary of State, Brad Raffensperger, voiced strong opposition last week against a proposed election rule change that would mandate the hand counting of ballots at polling places on election night. This proposal, advanced by the State Election Board in July, would require three poll workers to count …
Read More »Kamala Harris and Tim Walz Kick Off Pennsylvania Bus Tour Ahead of Democratic National Convention
Jimmy Williams Vice President Kamala Harris and her running mate, Minnesota Governor Tim Walz, energized supporters in southwestern Pennsylvania on Sunday during a bus tour that aimed to connect with voters in key battleground areas. With just 79 days left before the election, Harris is working to build momentum before …
Read More »2024 Democratic National Convention: Schedule, Location, and Key Highlights
Jimmy Williams The 2024 Democratic National Convention kicks off on Monday, marking a pivotal moment in the lead-up to the November election. Following President Joe Biden’s decision to end his reelection campaign, Vice President Kamala Harris has emerged as the Democratic nominee, with Minnesota Governor Tim Walz as her running …
Read More »DNC Projects Anti-Trump Slogans on Trump Tower Ahead of Convention
The Democratic National Committee (DNC) projected anti-Trump slogans onto Trump Tower in Chicago on Sunday night, ahead of this week’s Democratic National Convention. The projections, which included phrases like “Trump-Vance ‘weird as hell,'” and “Harris Walz fighting for you,” were displayed just one day before the convention is set to …
Read More »Former Rep. George Santos Expected to Plead Guilty in Federal Fraud Case
Jimmy Williams Former Rep. George Santos, a Republican from New York, is expected to plead guilty to multiple charges in his federal fraud case during a court hearing scheduled for Monday on Long Island, according to a person familiar with the matter. Santos has been facing a series of financial …
Read More »Black Women Voters Strongly Back Harris In An Election They View As Crucial For Democracy
Candice Norwood Originally published by The 19th The majority of Black women voters are excited to support Vice President Kamala Harris in the presidential election, but fear she will be the target of racist attacks, according to a new poll. They also believe that the 2024 elections are more critical …
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