August 21st, 2024
Five big issues that are top concerns for US voters (not just Democrats)
Michelle Obama speaking at the Democratic convention in Chicago. UPI/Alamy by Clodagh Harrington, University College Cork and Alex Waddan, University of Leicester The Democrats think that “hope is making a comeback”, as former first lady Michelle Obama put it in her speech to the Democratic National Convention (DNC). The party has recently begun to pick up … Continued
August 21st, 2024
Do Charli XCX’s and Kid Rock’s endorsements make a difference? 19% of young people admit they might
Singer Megan Thee Stallion performs at a Kamala Harris rally in Atlanta on July 30, 2024. Megan Varner/Getty Images by Richard T. Longoria, University of Texas Rio Grande Valley British pop star Charli XCX sent many young people’s group text chats and social media feeds wild when she endorsed Kamala Harris by playing off a … Continued
August 21st, 2024
‘America’s Ready for a Better Story’: Obamas rally the nation with electrifying speeches at DNC
Michelle Obama stepped onto the stage, Tuesday evening during the second night of the Democratic National Convention, her presence as commanding as ever, as if the whole world had been holding its breath just to hear what she had to say. A packed arena in Chicago greeted her with thunderous applause, but the energy in … Continued
August 21st, 2024
How Michelle Obama Read Trump At The DNC Like Only A Black Woman Can
In America, sometimes it takes a Black woman to be courageous for us all. From Harriet Tubman to Fannie Lou Hamer, Black women have stood at the forefront of justice, saying what needed to be said and doing what needed to be done at times when it mattered most. Former First Lady Michelle Obama followed … Continued
August 21st, 2024
Does Democratic VP candidate Walz swear too damn much?
Tim Walz said ‘damn’ four times while speaking at a union campaign event in Wayne, Mich., on Aug. 8, 2024. Andrew Harnik/Getty Images by Roger J. Kreuz, University of Memphis During a campaign event with Democratic presidential nominee Kamala Harris in Michigan on Aug. 8, Harris’ running mate, Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz, used the word … Continued
Bishop William J. Barber II Shares His Thoughts About What He'd Like to See at The 2024 DNC
