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Dan Walker, an Army war veteran who was honored for gathering and burying a U.S. flag that was burned in protest during the 1984 Republican National Convention in Dallas, has died. He was 81.
Most of the nearly 400 people arrested on the last day of the Republican National Convention in Minnesota won't face charges.
Just last summer, state Sen. Abel Maldonado took the stage at the Republican National Convention in Minnesota and used his time in the spotlight to denounce tax increases.
The police response to protests during the Republican National Convention was generally restrained and professional, according to an independent commission that reviewed police planning and procedures for the event.
Federal officials in Minneapolis say a man suspected of planning to attack the Republican National Convention has pleaded guilty to possessing Molotov cocktails.
At 19, Rachel Maddow shared a house with friends in Philadelphia and wasn't paying much attention to the 1992 Republican National Convention on television until Pat Buchanan took to the podium.
Charges will be dropped against journalists who were arrested during protests at the Republican National Convention and cited for unlawful assembly, St. Paul officials said Friday.
Police are trying to find a woman who apparently drugged a Republican National Convention delegate and robbed him of about $50,000 worth of jewelry, cash and other items in his hotel room.
Prepared remarks of Cindy McCain, wife of presidential candidate John McCain, to the Republican National Convention on Thursday:
The Republican National Convention's dominant theme of John McCain as war hero was reinforced with a documentary-style film shown to convention delegates before the senator came to the stage to accept his party's presidential nomination.
John McCain, a POW turned political rebel, vowed Thursday night to vanquish the "constant partisan rancor" that grips Washington as he launched his fall campaign for the White House. "Change is coming," he promised the roaring Republican National Convention and a prime-time television audience.
Barack Obama's presidential campaign said it raised $10 million Thursday following the Republican National Convention speech by rival John McCain's running mate, Sarah Palin.
Invigorated by back-to-back political conventions, Republican John McCain and Democrat Barack Obama grappled for the mantle of change Friday as the fall race for the presidency took off in states teeming with the independent voters they needed to win.
Angry community organizers defended their work, and that of former organizer Barack Obama, as they fought back Thursday against a series of insulting remarks by speakers at the Republican National Convention.
Senate Democrats hinted at payback Thursday for Sen. Joe Lieberman, who called Barack Obama an untested candidate beholden to Democratic interest groups in a prime-time Republican National Convention address.
Federal prosecutors have charged a Michigan man as part of what they say was a scheme to use Molotov cocktails to attack the main arena for the Republican National Convention.
The Republican National Convention showcased a Native American color guard, a black preacher and video footage of civil rights pioneer Rosa Parks, all part of its effort to present the GOP as a picture of diversity. What it hasn't offered is many minorities speaking from the podium in prime time, or sitting among the delegates.
ST. PAUL - In one sense, Day Three of the Republican National Convention in St. Paul was about the new and unprecedented, Sarah Palin, the first Republican woman ever to be nominated as vice presidential candidate.
Text of Republican vice presidential candidate, Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin's speech to the Republican National Convention on Wednesday, as prepared for delivery:
Former New York Mayor Rudy Giuliani has gone before the Republican National Convention to declare that Sen. John McCain is the man the people should trust to lead the country at a dangerous time in its history.
Remarks as prepared for delivery to the Republican National Convention on Wednesday by former New York City Mayor Rudy Giuliani:
John McCain set a new tone for the Republican National Convention Thursday, with speakers abandoning many of the tough words aimed at Barack Obama that had characterized the previous night. But the picture they painted blurred some facts.
Vanquished Republican presidential hopeful Mitt Romney got an enthusiastic greeting when he appeared to speak Wednesday night to delegates at the Republican National Convention.
Sen. John McCain arrived in the Twin Cities on Wednesday as delegates to the Republican National Convention prepared to nominate him for president.
Remarks as prepared for delivery to the Republican National Convention on Tuesday by former Sen. Fred Thompson, R-Tenn.:
Lawsuit Filed Over The Actions Of Police AT RNCVain Mainstream wanted to get to work early. Instead he got arrested. He is one of the people involved in a class action lawsuit. Mainstream had to spend three days in jail. He and others are suing the police for their actions.
During this month's town hall meetings held by members of Congress, activists have protested while displaying pictures depicting President Obama as the Joker or as Hitler, wearing guns openly to the protests, and advocating violence in furtherance of political objectives.
RNC Lawsuits BeginThe Law Office of David L. Shulman, with the assistance of Robert Kolstad and volunteers from CRASS, is investigating violations of civil rights that occurred on September 1, 2008, at Shepard Road in St. Paul, Minnesota during the Republican National Convention.
In Florida, Ex-Republican Prepares to Run as DemocratJim Piccillo, a lifelong Republican, plans to announce on Monday that he is launching a campaign in Florida's 5th Congressional District — as a Democrat.
Todd Palin: Spending $150K On Clothes "Out Of Our Control"WASHINGTON — The husband of Alaska Gov.
One guilty verdict from RNC protestsThirty-four charges, 10 people, one conviction.
Two more RNC protesters acquittedTwo more protesters were found not guilty Thursday in St. Paul after a four-day jury trial. Ilana M. Radovsky and Gracia Logue-Sargeant were arrested on September 1, the first day of the RNC, at Seventh and Jackson in downtown St. Paul.
DL Hughley: GOP convention 'looked like Nazi Germany'D.L. Hughley talked to Chuck D and RNC Chairman Michael Steele about the Republican Party's attempts to gain popularity in the black community.
Why the RNC Commission Report's recommendations aren't advisable for future big-event plannersFor the majority of residents for whom the Republican National Convention (RNC) in St.
Anarchist sues Ramsey CountyA member of an anarchist group that organized protests during the Republican National Convention in September has sued Ramsey County, alleging that Sheriff Bob Fletcher failed to provide "all private and public data" that his office had on the activist.
Sarah Palin turns 45 today. How are you celebrating? Well, today is the Big 4-5 Sarah Louise Palin, the lipstick-wearing, pit-bull hockey mom whom some folks still can't get enough of -- and others long ago did. (But, look, you're still here reading!)
Report: RNC security plan had shortcomings but was successThere were no earth-shattering revelations in a much-anticipated report presented Wednesday to the St. Paul City Council on security during the Republican National Convention.
Activist Unmasks Himself as Federal Informant in G.O.P. Convention Case"The emerging truth about Darby's malicious involvement in our communities is heart-breaking and utterly ground-shattering," said the Austin Informant Working Group, a collection of activists from the city who worked with Mr. Darby.
First RNC Felony Sentence: Probation - Victory for Court SolidarityJoe Robinson was sentenced this morning on felony first degree property damage stemming from slashed delegate bus tires during the RNC.
Sheriff isn't giving up on search for 'violent' RNC protesters The video and still images were of a St. Paul police officer being knocked to the ground during the raucous first day of the Republican National Convention, and Ramsey County Sheriff Bob Fletcher still aims to do something about it.
GOP convention protesters seek to exclude evidence from upcoming trialSt. Paul police had no authority to break into and seize a cargo trailer rented by a group of protesters at last month's Republican National Convention, attorneys for two men facing bomb-possession charges argue.
Terrorizing Dissent: New documentary highlights police and protesters at RNCThe Republican National Convention. For many, that week in September brings back memories of the acidic smell of tear gas and pepper spray, police in riot gear on every corner and thousands of protesters in the streets.
Defend The RNC8! Dismiss the ChargesPlease show solidarity with those still trapped within the St. Paul courts... Below is a petition to dismiss the charges against the RNC 8. Once it reaches 100,000 signatures it will be sent to the Ramsey County Attorney, Susan Gaertner.
Mich. Man Pleas Guilty to Molotov Cocktails at RNCThe FBI became aware of DePalma's plans at the CrimeThinc Convergence near Waldo, Wis. During the event, DePalma told an FBI informant he planned to "make some bombs" and "blow up" things during the RNC in St. Paul.
Anti-Racist Action Network's Statement of Support for RNC ArresteesThe Anti-Racist Action Network's Statement of Solidarity with those Facing Legal Repression in Connection with the Republican National Convention
Police still looking to arrest RNC protesters on felony chargesLast night at approximately 6:40 pm in Madison, Wisconsin, I was served a search warrant by officers from the Dane County and Ramsey County Sheriffs' Offices (six and two, respectively) and several uniformed officers from Dane County who were looking for the following items:
Infoshop News - Max Specktor, of the RNC 8, to plead not guilty to terrorism chargesA University student arrested preemptively before the Republican National Convention will be one of the first people prosecuted under a terrorism clause in the Minnesota Patriot Act since it was passed in 2002.
While perusing Newsvine and commenting on another article, the issue of Sen. Barack Obama's experience relative to that of Gov. Sarah Palin's - again - became an issue. Frankly, this argument is no longer of concern to voters.
Phone-in against Phony charges!--RNC Arrestees Call-In Day of Action6 of the RNC8 are attending court on Monday Oct 13th. In solidarity with them and the 800+ other RNC arrestees, we are asking folks to take 5 minutes to call Ramsey County Attorney Susan Gaertner's office, St. Paul Mayor Chris Coleman and St.
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