Supporters march on Philly as Sanders readies for speech
Bernie Sanders is set to address the Democratic National Convention on its opening night in Philadelphia. Early on July 25, day one of the party's four-day political celebration, a sea of Sanders...
View ArticleAnti-LGBT Westboro Baptist Church clan to face Wall of Love in Philly
An anti-LGBT hate group — the Westboro Baptist Church from Kansas — will picket outside a transgender health clinic in Philadelphia during the Democratic national Convention. WBC announced a protest on...
View ArticleAt the DNC: Dems showcase diversity, seek unity with 1st night
The Democratic National Convention opened July 25 in Philadelphia with a series of votes, including the adoption of the party's most progressive platform. The theme of day one is "putting the future of...
View ArticleDid you hear? Excerpts from Day One at the DNC
Excerpts from select speeches from the first night at the Democratic National Convention in Philadelphia. The convention opened on July 25 and continues through July 28 at the Wells Fargo Center....
View ArticleAt the DNC: Historic, starry night in Philly
With the clock counting down to the roll call on the presidential nomination, delegates to the Democratic National Convention were assembling in Philadelphia for a starry, historic night. A look at the...
View ArticleAt the DNC: Day 3 with Obama, Kaine and Kravitz
In Philadelphia, Democrats say the stakes this election are a choice between building walls and tearing people down or an optimistic unifying vision where everyone has a role to play in building our...
View ArticleAsian-Pacific American Caucus at DNC podium
Members of the Congressional Asian Pacific American Caucus stepped to the podium at the Democratic National Convention July 27 to endorse Hillary Clinton for president and talk about issues important...
View ArticleFraming the fight: Secretary of State vs. Secretary of Hate
U.S. Rep. Hakeem Jeffries framed the general election race for delegates to the Democratic National Convention, bringing them to their feet with his July 27 speech. "It's a choice between the Secretary...
View ArticleDemocrats: Trump is lying, sexist, bigot
Speakers emerged to the familiar chords of “Come Together.” The delegates sang along with Paul Simon, as he performed “Bridge Over Troubled Water.” “Bridges not walls!” shouted some in the Wells Fargo...
View ArticleObama embraces Clinton, he's with her
Barack Obama told the nation July 27 that Hillary Clinton is the most qualified person to serve as president — more qualified than him, more qualified than Bill Clinton. "I can say with confidence...
View ArticleDems bring gun control to center stage
With moments of silence, shared embraces, many tears and heartfelt speeches, Democrats brought gun control into the spotlight at their convention in Philadelphia. The Democratic National Convention is...
View ArticleWis. delegate informs, inspires young Dems
Wisconsin delegate Jason Rae, at 29 years old, is a seasoned veteran of Democratic National Conventions. At the Philadelphia convention, his fourth, the Milwaukee man is leading the party's youth...
View ArticleTonight at the DNC: Hillary Clinton's fight song and more
The final night of the Democratic National Convention in Philadelphia will bring Hillary Clinton to the stage to accept the nomination for president, make history and officially launch the general...
View ArticleWisconsin's Gwen Moore addresses Democratic National Convention
U.S. Rep. Gwen Moore of Wisconsin addressed the Democratic National Convention on July 28. Moore spoke about Donald Trump's hateful sexist statements about women and Hillary Clinton's vision of an...
View ArticleWith confidence and determination, Clinton accepts nomination
Madame secretary accepted the presidential nomination from the Democratic Party July 28, putting the deepest, widest crack in the glass ceiling yet. Driving roar after roar from the crowd at the Wells...
View ArticleJury convicts Indiana gospel singer on child porn, exploitation charges
A jury has convicted a Muncie, Indiana, man of 19 counts of sexual exploitation of a minor and one count of distribution of child pornography. Shawn Shannon, 44, a traveling gospel singer, was...
View ArticleWaxing political: Madame Tussauds debuts Clinton, Trump sculpts
Madame Tussauds DC has released the first images featuring the clay-head sculpts of Donald Trump and Hillary Clinton. In keeping with tradition, the wax attraction in the heart of the nation's capital...
View ArticleDid you see how Homer becomes a Democrat? The Simpsons' take on the 2016 choice
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View ArticleFormer St. Louis police officer sentenced for civil rights violations
A former St. Louis Metropolitan Police officer was sentenced to 52 months in prison for depriving a handcuffed arrestee of his civil rights by assaulting him and forcing a gun into his mouth. Deputy...
View ArticleHumane Society condemns fatal attack on flamingo at Florida park
The Humane Society of the United States strongly condemns the attack on a flamingo named Pinky at Busch Gardens in Tampa and will urge authorities to pursue the case with vigor. An Orlando man was...
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