2024 Democratic National Convention

Demonstrators march in protest to the war in Gaza near the United Center where the Democratic National Convention (DNC) is taking place on August 21, 2024 in Chicago, Illinois.

Palestinians Will Speak Whether Democrats Want Them to or Not Palestinians Will Speak Whether Democrats Want Them to or Not

The party may have successfully prevented Palestinians from addressing the DNC. But it cannot hold back the tide forever.

Aug 29, 2024 / Y.L. Al-Sheikh

Kamala Harris speaks during the Democratic National Convention in Chicago on August 22, 2024.

After Chicago: The Challenge Facing Harris After Chicago: The Challenge Facing Harris

August 28, 2024 After Chicago: The Challenge Facing Harris Will she demonstrate clearly why she’s the true champion of working people? Robert L. Borosage Share Copy Link Facebook X…

Aug 28, 2024 / Robert L. Borosage

John Russell during the Democratic National Convention at the United Center in Chicago on Thursday, August 22, 2024.

The Speech That Brought the Class War to the DNC The Speech That Brought the Class War to the DNC

John Russell told Democrats that they must “create a political home for working Americans fighting for control over their government, their workplaces, and their planet.”

Aug 27, 2024 / John Nichols

Vice President Kamala Harris merchandise for sale as pro-Palestinian demonstrators march during the Democratic National Convention (DNC) in Chicago, Illinois, US, on Thursday, Aug. 22, 2024.

Celebrating at the DNC in a Time of Genocide Celebrating at the DNC in a Time of Genocide

Joy was everywhere—as long as you didn’t think about Gaza.

Aug 23, 2024 / Adam Johnson

Minnesota Governor 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.

Tim Walz Is the Perfect Foil to the Fraud That Is JD Vance Tim Walz Is the Perfect Foil to the Fraud That Is JD Vance

The Democratic nominee for vice president is a happy warrior whose convention speech proved he can take on his “dark and ominous” GOP rival.

Aug 22, 2024 / John Nichols

Uncommitted delegates stage a sit-in outside the United Center in Chicago on August 21, 2024.

Democrats Want the Uncommitted Delegates to Go Away. They Won’t. Democrats Want the Uncommitted Delegates to Go Away. They Won’t.

Even after their request to feature a Palestinian speaker at the DNC was rejected, delegates say they are staying and fighting.

Aug 22, 2024 / Sarah Lazare and Jack Mirkinson

Second gentleman Doug Emhoff departs after speaking on stage during the second day of the Democratic National Convention at the United Center on August 20, 2024, in Chicago.

The Secret Power of Doug Emhoff The Secret Power of Doug Emhoff

The second gentlemen convincingly portrayed Kamala Harris as a joyful and tough warrior.

Aug 21, 2024 / Jeet Heer

Senator Bernie Sanders speaks on the second day of the Democratic National Convention at the United Center in Chicago on August 20, 2024.

Bernie Among the Billionaires Bernie Among the Billionaires

The fiery populist spoke alongside party plutocrats, raising question of who is really in charge of the Democratic Party.

Aug 21, 2024 / Jeet Heer

Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, a Democrat from New York, speaks during the 2024 Democratic National Convention in Chicago, Illinois, United States on August 19, 2024.

AOC’s DNC Speech Was a Betrayal of the Gaza Movement AOC’s DNC Speech Was a Betrayal of the Gaza Movement

Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez’s decision to lend her credibility to the Biden-Harris administration’s false narrative around Gaza was a stinging slap in the face.

Aug 21, 2024 / Kareem Elrefai

Healthcare workers recount their experiences in Gaza during a Democratic National Convention event in Chicago on August 20, 2024.

As Democrats Party, Doctors Beg the World to Listen to Gaza As Democrats Party, Doctors Beg the World to Listen to Gaza

“The reason we cry tears isn’t sadness anymore. It’s the feeling that we have no ability to get the most powerful country in the world to stop the bombs.”

Aug 21, 2024 / Sarah Lazare

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