2024 Democratic National Convention

Alexis McGill Johnson, chief executive officer of Planned Parenthood Federation, speaks at an event marking the 50th anniversary of the Roe v. Wade decision.

The Feminist Movement Is Powering the Kamala Harris Campaign The Feminist Movement Is Powering the Kamala Harris Campaign

At a DNC gathering of women leaders, a reminder: “You don’t have to get ready if you stay ready.”

Aug 20, 2024 / Joan Walsh

Senator Raphael Warnock speaks during the 2024 Democratic National Convention at the United Center in Chicago on August 19, 2024.

Raphael Warnock Lights Up the Convention With a Preacher’s Fire Raphael Warnock Lights Up the Convention With a Preacher’s Fire

The Georgia senator showed why the Black church remains the cornerstone of the Democratic Party.

Aug 20, 2024 / Jeet Heer

Former secretary of state Hillary Clinton waves as she leaves the stage after speaking on the first day of the Democratic National Convention at the United Center in Chicago on August 19, 2024.

Waving Goodbye to the Neoliberal Democratic Party Waving Goodbye to the Neoliberal Democratic Party

Hillary Clinton’s DNC speech marked the end of the centrist consensus of the Clinton–Obama years.

Aug 20, 2024 / Robert L. Borosage

Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison attends a news conference at the US Capitol on July 12, 2023.

Keith Ellison Knows Peace in Gaza Is Possible, and He Wants Democrats to Talk About Achieving It Keith Ellison Knows Peace in Gaza Is Possible, and He Wants Democrats to Talk About Achieving It

The Minnesota attorney general will use his speech at the DNC to call for a deeper dialogue around Palestine.

Aug 20, 2024 / John Nichols

Former president Jimmy Carter departs after the funeral service for former first lady Rosalynn Carter at Maranatha Baptist Church, in Plains, Georgia, on November 29, 2023.

America’s Most Popular Democrat Can’t Wait to Vote for Kamala Harris America’s Most Popular Democrat Can’t Wait to Vote for Kamala Harris

Jimmy Carter was born at the height of Jim Crow. Now, he wants to live long enough to help send a Black woman to the White House.

Aug 19, 2024 / John Nichols

Chicago’s Palestinians Won’t Let the DNC Ignore Gaza

Chicago’s Palestinians Won’t Let the DNC Ignore Gaza Chicago’s Palestinians Won’t Let the DNC Ignore Gaza

The Chicago area is home to the biggest Palestinian diaspora in the US. They’re going to make sure the Democratic National Convention hears them.

Aug 6, 2024 / Sarah Lazare

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