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A man who threatened to kill Barack Obama last summer just before the Democratic National Convention in Denver has pleaded guilty to federal weapons charges.
Of all the Kennedy brothers, Ted best embodied the Irish spirit – he was the prosaic survivor, not a hero, and not so much a romantic as the one who carried the load. Howard Fineman explains.
There was no tear gas anywhere, and some of those who showed up for a reunion of Chicago Police officers who worked during the 1968 Democratic National Convention hung up their badges — and their billy clubs — a long time ago.
Joe Biden said that while he did not seek out the vice presidency, a moment at the Democratic National Convention in Denver between his granddaughters and President Barack Obama's daughters erased any doubt he had about taking the job.
Police officers did nothing wrong during mass arrests on the first day of the Democratic National Convention, an independent police monitor said Monday.
One of three men arrested after allegedly making racist threats against Barack Obama before the Democratic National Convention has pleaded guilty to a weapons charge in Denver federal court.
Prosecutors said Monday they won't bring criminal charges against a man who carried guns in a case into a Denver hotel during the Democratic National Convention last month.
ST. PAUL, Minn. - Anne Hathaway had been staying mostly out of the spotlight until she appeared at the Democratic National Convention last week. Even then, the “Princess Diaries” star managed to maneuver through Denver without having to answer many (if any) questions about her ex-boyfriend, troubled real-estate developer Rafaello Follieri. But the respite might be over.
Barack Obama's audience for his acceptance speech likely topped 40 million people, and the Democratic gathering that nominated him was a more popular television event than any other political convention in history.
Prepared remarks of Sen. Barack Obama for his address to the Democratic National Convention on Thursday night in Denver, as released by the campaign:
New Mexico Gov. Bill Richardson has told Democratic National Convention delegates that Barack Obama and Joe Biden have the right policy on terrorism — focus on Afghanistan and Pakistan, not Iraq.
Barack Obama's campaign manager has told Democratic National Convention delegates they will have to work very hard to beat Sen. John McCain this fall.
Barack Obama promised a clean break from the "broken politics in Washington and the failed presidency of George W. Bush" Thursday night as he embarked on the final lap of his audacious bid to become the nation's first black president.
That familiar old refrain about getting a lousy souvenir wouldn't sell very well in the city hosting the Democratic National Convention.
Address by Sen. Joe Biden, Barack Obama's running mate, at the Democratic National Convention on Wednesday in Denver, as released by the Obama campaign:
Prepared remarks of former President Bill Clinton for his address to the Democratic National Convention on Thursday night in Denver, as released by the Obama campaign:
Barack Obama's presidential campaign says Olympic gymnast Shawn Johnson will lead the Pledge of Allegiance at the Democratic National Convention on Thursday.
Screenwriter and actor Danny Strong is interviewing colleagues at the Democratic National Convention for an Associated Press video diary.
Quotes from the nominating speeches for Barack Obama on Wednesday at the Democratic National Convention in Denver:
Thousands of anti-war demonstrators converged near security gates outside the Democratic National Convention hall on Wednesday, chanting slogans and asking to talk to party officials about getting U.S. troops out of Iraq.
Hispanics should not have to live in fear of raids by immigration agents, Michelle Obama told a Hispanic caucus to the Democratic National Convention on Wednesday.
Democratic National Convention delegates have started a roll call of states, a procedural necessity in a history-making process that will end in Barack Obama's coronation as the party's presidential choice.
Religious leaders and people of faith who've been invited to the table at this week's Democratic National Convention are not sitting quietly with their hands in their laps.
Samples of blog postings from the 55-member state blogger corps selected by Democratic National Convention officials to have access to the floor and follow their state delegations.
Remarks of New York Sen. Hillary Rodham Clinton, for her address to the Democratic National Convention on Tuesday night in Denver:
History Of The Democrats And The KKK. The original targets of the Ku Klux Klan were Republicans, both black and white, according to a new television program and book, which describe how the Democrats started the KKK and for decades harassed the GOP with lynchings and threats.
Michelle Obama's brother working on a bookMichelle Obama's brother, Craig Robinson is working on a book, part tribute to his family and part inspirational guide. "A Game of Character" will be published next year.
ACLU presses Denver to investigate events surrounding DNC arrests: Pepper-Sprayed Provokers were Undercover Copshe American Civil Liberties Union of Colorado is renewing a call to the City and County of Denver's Independent Monitor Richard Rosenthal to investigate events surrounding the actions of metro Denver police and possible agents provocateurs at a demonstration on the opening night …
80-year-old 'protester' testifies at DNC trialSilver-haired Cecil Bethea, in a red plaid jacket and tie, doesn't look much like the anarchists police officers have described during recent trials of Democratic National Convention protesters.
Record-breaking night for TV, Web viewership?Election viewership on television and online could approach records Tuesday night - provided some suspense holds.
Failing Successfully: One Analysis of Anti-Capitalist Resistance at the DNCAll successes and failures are relative. The way we measure a victory or disappointment is almost more important than whether people actually deem victory or defeat.
The Voice of Resistance Persists Over Startling Repression at Democratic and Republican GatheringsThe Republican National Convention (RNC) wrapped up Thursday, September 4, with a sharp escalation in brutal arrests outside the Xcel Center in St. Paul, MN — and a still small voice of resistance inside.
Unconventional Futures: A Proposal for Building Decentralized, Nationwide Anarchist MomentumOver a year ago, a group of anarchists hoping to initiate nationwide anti-authoritarian organizing against the DNC and RNC formed a project called Unconventional Action.
No charges in Dem convention gun incidentProsecutors said Monday they won't bring criminal charges against a man who carried guns in a case into a Denver hotel during the Democratic National Convention last month.
Predicting the Polls: One T-Shirt At A Time. Longtime pollsters will tell you that predicting elections is a complex science built on years of population analysis and heady math.
Younger evangelicals split over Palin VP pickWhen Jessica Stollings learned on Facebook that John McCain had named Sarah Palin as his running mate, the 26-year-old from Bristol, Tenn., took the day off and picked up some campaign yard signs. Just like that, she went from "just a voter" to a McCain evangelist.
The Inheritance of the DreamTo me, a Harlem denizen, it was like being dropped off in a post Woodstock-real world funk infused-new age body politic of so called aggressive progressives.
Time to reassess the White House raceIn sizing up presidential candidates Barack Obama and John McCain, with two months left in the campaign, dueling trends and competing data cloud the picture.
Rolling Thunder Seeking RNC/DNC Photos and AccountsRolling Thunder, the biannual journal covering anarchist activity and direct action in North America, is seeking submissions for our coverage of the protests at the Democratic and Republican National Conventions.
Kennedy aims to return to Senate in JanuarySen. Edward Kennedy, who has brain cancer, will not be on Capitol Hill this week when Congress returns from its summer break. He intends to work from his Massachusetts home this fall and return to the Senate in January.
Kennedy aims to return to Senate in JanuarySen. Edward Kennedy, who has brain cancer, will not be on Capitol Hill this week when Congress returns from its summer break. He intends to work from his Massachusetts home this fall and return to the Senate in January.
Rebutting Lies and Misconceptions About Anarchists and the DNC/RNC ProtestsOver the past two weeks in Denver and St. Paul, thousands of anarchists and other folks have come together to protest the conventions being held by the two wings of the Corporate Party. These protests were the culmination of almost two years of organizing.
(EDITED For Reasons of Updating) Flags Found Bundled on Loading Dock Following DNC. . .a worker at Invesco Field in Denver saved thousands of unused flags from the Democratic National Convention that were headed for the garbage. Guerrilla campaigning. They will use these flags at their own event today in Colorado Springs with John McCain and Sarah Palin.
At OpEdNews: McCain's heroic story isn't the whole story; questions need askingIt isn't easy challenging and icon of military heroism bordering on the mythic, but a baker's dozen crucial questions need asking while there's still time.
Bloggers Assume Their Rightful Roles in Political ProcessesThis Convention video has been re-edited today! So, even if you watched the other version, you ought to check this one out too! Once again, I offer as introduction to this (still) unashamedly amateurish video-blog, a simple and very welcome truth that my friend Don Betts kindly r …
An examination of Obama's bounceThe Democratic convention last week in Denver gave the Democratic presidential candidate gains in three key areas.
Why Blacks Don't Vote GOP: Blacks represent just 2 percent of RNC delegatesThere are just 36 black delegates at this week's Republican National Convention, "fewer than 2% of the total and a sharp drop-off from 2004," when 6.7 percent were black. At last week's Democratic National Convention, 24.5 percent of delegates were black.
Kucinich Roars [VIDEO] | onegoodmoveMost links that have included the video of Rep. Kucinich's rousing speech at the 2008 Democratic Convention have only shown parts of the speech. Here's the speech in its entirety, including some good shots of the audience response. Worth watching!
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