Stephen Colbert on the DNC: ‘Putting the “party” back in Democratic party’ Late-night hosts discuss another rousing day at the event and Joe Biden’s forceful late-night address on Monday The Guardian - US · Aug 21, 2024
Former President Jimmy Carter Excited To Vote For Kamala Harris Former President Jimmy Carter, in hospice care, supports Kamala Harris for 2024 election, staying engaged in politics. Top News · Aug 21, 2024
Anti-Israel Protesters Disrupt Nancy Pelosi Interview At DNC Event Tensions rise as anti-Israel protesters disrupt Nancy Pelosi's interview at the DNC, highlighting U.S. foreign policy challenges. Top News · Aug 21, 2024
“It became clear, as the evening unfolded, that there wouldn’t be time for You’ve Got a Friend with cello and voices”: James Taylor apologises to fans after his performance is cut from DNC James Taylor has apologised to his fans after he was cut from the DNC due to "wild response" MusicRadar · Aug 21, 2024
Donald Trump vs. Kamala Harris: Two vastly different approaches to America’s housing crisis Can either presidential candidate fix our country’s housing crisis? Fortune · Aug 21, 2024
"Lapses": Trump "struggled" in interview "Clearly he has his foggy memory and his short-term memory isn't great," says Ramin Setoodeh Salon · Aug 21, 2024
Historic 2024 Democratic National Convention In Chicago Vice President Kamala Harris makes history as the Democratic nominee in 2024, supported by emotional displays at the convention. Top News · Aug 21, 2024
Harris And Biden Clash On Race During 2020 Election Vice President Harris and President Biden's clash over race issues during the 2020 campaign highlights the challenges of discussing race in politics. Top News · Aug 21, 2024
Five big issues that are top concerns for US voters (not just Democrats) The Democrats think that “hope is making a comeback”, as former first lady Michelle Obama put it in her speech to the Democratic National Convention (DNC). The party has recently begun to pick up more votes in the ever-crucial swing states (those that often move between Republicans and Democrats) that… The Conversation · Aug 21, 2024
Which celebrities are backing Kamala Harris? From Jennifer Lopez to Beyoncé and Taylor Swift Oscar winners, singing superstars and a former US president are among the Democratic presidential candidate’s backers Evening Standard · Aug 21, 2024
Uncommitteds to Harris: Help us help you "We cannot go back to people empty handed and still ask them to vote," Palestinian-American Democrat says Salon · Aug 21, 2024
Democratic Party’s embrace of organized labor in 2024 elections has long roots that had started to wither I wonder what my dad, a butcher and a die-hard union man, would think about the state of our country’s political affairs. Is it “Morning in America” as Ronald Reagan exclaimed? “American Carnage” as Donald Trump proclaimed? Or, do “we have nothing to fear but fear itself,” as Franklin D.… The Conversation · Aug 21, 2024
America’s Iran policy is a failure − piecemeal deterrence and sanctions can go only so far The escalating conflict between Israel and Iran in recent months is frequently explained as another extension of Israel’s war on Hamas in Gaza. After all, Hamas enjoys a close relationship with Iran, and both share the goal of eliminating the Jewish state. The Conversation · Aug 21, 2024
All eyes on America’s ‘blue wall’ as Harris scrambles to woo key voters Pennsylvania, Michigan and Wisconsin hold the election key – can the Democrats see off the challenge from Trump? The Guardian - US · Aug 21, 2024
The Independent UK · Aug 21, 2024 Biden approves new nuclear strategy focussed on coordinated Russia-China threat The strategy takes into account rapid expansion of China’s nuclear arsenal and ongoing threats from Russia
Evening Standard · Aug 21, 2024 Staycations in Swansea & penthouses in Santa Monica: where the politicians go on holiday Summer breaks are fraught affairs for Westminster’s finest. Robbie Griffiths has the lowdown
The Guardian - US · Aug 21, 2024 Oil firms and dark money fund push by Republican states to block climate laws Association of attorneys general has received millions from Koch Industries, fossil fuel lobby and fund linked to billionaire Leonard Leo
Roll Call · Aug 21, 2024 Fact-checking Day 2 of the Democratic National Convention - Roll Call Fact checking the second night of the 2024 Democratic National Convention
Al Jazeera · Aug 21, 2024 Obamas and Emhoff take centre stage – key takeaways from DNC Day 2 Democratic National Convention saw speeches from Barack Obama, Bernie Sanders and Doug Emhoff.
The Guardian - UK · Aug 21, 2024 First Thing: ‘America is ready for a better story,’ says Barack Obama Ex-president praises Kamala Harris as a champion of the people. Plus, US woman breaks record for widest tongue
The Guardian - US · Aug 21, 2024 Why did this conservative US judge endorse Kamala Harris? What matters to Michael Luttig is getting past January 2025 with democracy intact. We can argue later about how to govern
Salon · Aug 21, 2024 DNC enthusiasm gap: Harris' bump is real The raucous crowd at the Democratic shindig contrasts with the low-energy Republican National Convention
The Texas Tribune · Aug 21, 2024 Queer students look for alternatives after Texas A&M ends transgender health care services The students saw the move as part of a political environment that has become increasingly hostile against LGBTQ+ people in Texas.
Dynamite News · Aug 21, 2024 US Polls: '...ready for Kamala Harris presidency' - Barack Obama at DNC Taking a swipe at Donald Trump, Obama said that the US didn't "need four more years of bluster and bumbling and chaos." Read further on Dynamite News:
The Guardian - US · Aug 21, 2024 Tim Walz to highlight ‘small-town values’ at Democratic convention The ‘joyful warrior’ will seek to build on the momentum of his and Kamala Harris’s campaign