“He spent a small fortune on full-page ads calling for the execution of five innocent young teenagers,” Sharpton said in reference to the five Black and Brown New York teenagers who were wrongly convicted of rape.
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A visibly emotional Elizabeth Warren says Harris will protect Americans
Before Warren even began her remarks, the crowd met her with a warm reception and long applause. Both Warren and Harris vied for the Democratic presidential nomination in 2020.
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United Auto Workers calls for a Palestinian speaker at DNC as thousands protest nearby
Criticism for Democrats not including a Palestinian speaker is coming from across the party — including organized labor. Meanwhile, thousands of protesters are gathering nearby for one last push.
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Why Democratic women are wearing white at the DNC
Women are wearing white to honor of the suffragists who fought to earn women the right to vote more than 100 years ago. Word spread through online chats as convention-goers packed their bags.
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Schumer says Harris ticket boosts prospects for Democratic candidates
The remarks mark a turn of fortunes for Democrats who were confronted with a lack of voter enthusiasm and flagging poll numbers when President Biden was at the top of the ticket.
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Democrats plan a roll call vote for Biden this month. But some want to wait
In May, Democrats decided to hold their roll call vote for their nominee well before the party’s convention. But now, some in the party say they want to put the brakes on that plan.
