Rich DNC speakers like Oprah, Obamas rail against wealth inequality, U.S. fixation on money
At the Democratic National Convention this week, some of America’s wealthiest and most powerful people took to the stage to speak to the nation about wealth inequality and the dangers of an American culture that values money and status. Income inequality was also the topic of speeches at the convention this week, from billionaires like […]
Tim Walz Bashes JD Vance for Going to Yale — After Following Long List of Yale Speakers
Minnesota Governor Tim Walz blasted his rival, Sen. J.D. Vance (R-Ohio), for being a Yale University graduate after Walz took the stage at the Democratic National Convention in Chicago, Illinois, on Wednesday, following a long list of Yale and Ivy League alumni. “I grew up in Butte, Nebraska, a town of 400 people,” Waltz said, […]
‘Uncommitted’ Furious at DNC for Israeli Hostage Speakers, but No Palestinian Voices
The “Uncommitted” movement, which has threatened to withhold its vote for Vice President Kamala Harris unless she promises to end U.S. support for Israel, is furious with Democrats for allowing Israelis to speak but not Palestinians. The Democratic National Convention featured an emotional speech Wednesday night from Ron Polin and Rachel Goldberg, the American-Israeli parents […]
Here are the Republican speakers at the DNC
Harris’ campaign has been committed to targeting frustrated Republican voters throughout this election, and that appears to be her strategy heading into the Democratic National Convention in Chicago this week. Several Republicans are scheduled to speak on the main stage at the Democratic National Convention this week, ranging from well-known figures who served in the […]
Arizona Kamala Harris rally speakers court ‘John McCain Republicans’ support; man brings border map for VP
Glendale, Arizona – With Arizona at the forefront of the 2024 election, the opening speaker at Vice President Harris’ rally in Glendale appealed to moderate Republicans by referencing one of the GOP’s past presidential candidates. Rep. Gregory Stanton (D-Ariz.), who represents the Phoenix suburbs in eastern Arizona, has portrayed the Harris-Waltz slate as a moderate […]
Amazon bleeding billions of dollars from Alexa speakers: report
Amazon’s Echo smart speaker, which features the virtual personal assistant Alexa, has reportedly cost the company billions of dollars in losses despite strong sales and popularity around the world. CEO Andy Jassy, who took over the helm of the Settle-based e-commerce giant in 2021 following the departure of billionaire founder Jeff Bezos, is looking to […]
‘Breadcrumbs Lead to Speaker’s Office,’ Rep. Jim Banks Warns as GOP Slams Capitol Police Leadership Over Capitol Riot
Estimated Reading Time: 4 minutes Rep. Jim Banks heavily criticized House Speaker Nancy Pelosi for her failure to hand over key documents related to the Jan. 6 Capitol riot, saying in a Monday interview that Republican lawmakers believe the severity of the riot was due to a “systemic breakdown and failure at the highest levels […]
Events, Speakers, Where to Watch
The Republican National Convention (RNC) entered its second day on Tuesday, featuring a variety of events and speakers, including Rep. Tom Emmer (R-Minn.), Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis and Arkansas Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders. Additionally, Rachel Morin’s Angel Family will be making appearances, as well as various organizations supporting various causes.The second day of the Republican […]
Rep. Dan Meuser says GOP convention speakers should 'tone it down'
Rep. Dan Meuser (R-PA), who attended a rally in Pennsylvania on Saturday about the assassination attempt on former President Donald Trump, said Tuesday that speakers at the Republican National Convention should “tone down their voices” in light of the events at the rally. In an interview Speaking to CNN News Central, CNN reporter Boris Sanchez […]
It Is ‘an Issue’ that RNC Has ‘Blatantly Antisemitic’ Speakers
CNN anchor Jake Tapper said Monday that the issue was that “overtly anti-Semitic” speakers were speaking during the network’s coverage of the Republican National Convention. “I just want to point this out because this is an issue that Republicans are concerned about and they’re not taking it into account. Democrats have their own issues and […]