The Democratic National Convention wrapped up Thursday night with Kamala Harris accepting the party’s nomination for president. It was a rousing end to a four-day party in Chicago’s United Center, one that was jam-packed with big-name speakers, bumping musical performances, and unbridled enthusiasm over Harris’ campaign, which is somehow only …
Read More »The Chicks Deliver the National Anthem at Final Night of DNC
The Chicks took the stage at the final night of the Democratic National Convention to sing the National Anthem, joining other country artists who performed at the Chicago event, including Jason Isbell and Mickey Guyton on Monday. Natalie Maines, Martie Maguire, and Emily Strayer delivered the “The Star-Spangled Banner” against …
Read More »Stevie Wonder Takes the DNC to 'Higher Ground'
Stevie Wonder graced the Democratic National Convention stage on Wednesday to deliver both a heartfelt speech and performance in support of Vice President Kamala Harris and her running mate, Minnesota governor Tim Walz. Speaking to the thousands gathered at the United Center in Chicago, Wonder declared: “I love you. Every …
Read More »The DNC Officially Refused to Put a Palestinian Speaker Onstage
CHICAGO — In one of the most moving moments of the Democratic National Convention, on Wednesday night, the parents of Hersh Goldberg-Polin, a 23-year-old American who was kidnapped by Hamas on October 7, took the stage at the United Center and spoke of the anguish they’ve experienced over the 320 …
Read More »Oprah Brings Down House at DNC, Shades J.D. Vance Over 'Childless Cat Lady' Dig
Oprah Winfrey called upon independent and undecided voters to support Vice President Kamala Harris on this year’s presidential ballot during a rousing speech at the Democratic National Convention on Wednesday evening. The media mogul opened her speech by emphasizing: “America is an ongoing project. It requires commitment. It requires being …
Read More »Tim Walz Rocks DNC, Torches GOP in Emotional Acceptance Speech
Minnesota Governor Tim Walz took the stage at the Democratic National Convention on Wednesday, where he officially accepted the vice presidential nomination in front of a raucous audience in Chicago’s United Center. “It is the honor of my life to accept your nomination as vice president of the United States,” …
Read More »The Right Is Being Characteristically Weird About Family Affection at the DNC
Former President Donald Trump once said he would date his daughter, but that isn’t stopping conservatives from criticizing Democratic politicians for having what appear to be pretty normal, loving relationships with their families. On Monday and Tuesday, conservatives took issue with a video clip from Monday’s Democratic National Convention of …
Read More »Here's the Pro-Palestine Speech the DNC Refused to Put on TV
Ruwa Romman, who is a Palestinian American and the first Muslim woman to serve in the Georgia House of Representatives, had hoped to give a speech on Palestine at the Democratic National Convention. “I was incredibly honored to be considered,” she told Rolling Stone on Thursday. But on Wednesday night, …
Read More »Chicago Officials Are Prepping for Beyoncé's Arrival — Even Though She Hasn't Confirmed She's Coming
Rumors have been swirling for the last several days that Beyoncé will stop by the Democratic National Convention — but no one seems to know if it will actually happen. Hours before Vice President Kamala Harris is set to accept the Democratic presidential nomination Thursday night, Rolling Stone has learned …
Read More »Former Trump Press Secretary Speaks at DNC: He 'Mocks His Supporters'
It’s not just prominent party loyalists taking center stage at this year’s Democratic National Convention. Republican defectors who have publicly disavowed former President Donald Trump are also taking the stage in Chicago. On Tuesday, former White House Press Secretary Stephanie Grisham — the third spokesperson tasked with heading the press …
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