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Leading Democratic Women Excoriate Trump During Fiery DNC Speeches

News Staff
Friday, August 23, 2024
NEWSWIRE — Rep. Jasmine Crockett of Texas highlighted the divergent paths of Harris and Trump. “ One candidate worked at McDonald’s while she was in college at HBCU. The other was born with a silver spoon in his mouth and helped his daddy in the family business: Housing discrimination.” 
On the second day of the Democratic National Convention (DNC), the former President Barack Obama took center stage and delivered electrifying speeches that reverberated through the United Center in Chicago. (Micha Green/The Washington Informer)

On the second day of the Democratic National Convention (DNC), the former President Barack Obama took center stage and delivered electrifying speeches that reverberated through the United Center in Chicago. (Micha Green/The Washington Informer)

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The Obamas Electrify DNC Crowd as Kamala Harris Connects Two Cities in Show of Democratic Strength

Stacy M. Brown Nnpa Newswire Senior National
Friday, August 23, 2024
On the second day of the Democratic National Convention (DNC), the Obamas took center stage and delivered electrifying speeches that reverberated through the United Center in Chicago.
**FILE** Vice President Kamala Harris (pictured here at an event in Prince George’s County, Maryland, on Aug. 15) made a surprise appearance on the opening night of the Democratic National Convention on Aug. 19, thanking President Joe Biden for his leadership. (Robert R. Roberts/The Washington Informer)

**FILE** Vice President Kamala Harris (pictured here at an event in Prince George’s County, Maryland, on Aug. 15) made a surprise appearance on the opening night of the Democratic National Convention on Aug. 19, thanking President Joe Biden for his leadership. (Robert R. Roberts/The Washington Informer)

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Kamala Harris Ignites DNC with Surprise Appearance, Biden Highlights Record, Dems Calls for Fierce Defense of Democracy and Working-Class Values

Stacy Brown Nnpa Newswire Senior National
Friday, August 23, 2024
In an electrifying moment at the Democratic National Convention (DNC) that likely set the tone for the party’s campaign, Vice President Kamala Harris made a surprise appearance Monday on the opening night of the event, seizing the stage to the triumphant anthem of Beyoncé’s “Freedom.”The crowd...
OP-ED: Project 2025: Jim Crow 2.0

OP-ED: Project 2025: Jim Crow 2.0

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OP-ED: Project 2025: Jim Crow 2.0

U.s.congressman James E. Clyburn (d-sc-06)
Friday, August 16, 2024
In two years, we will celebrate our nation’s 250th birthday. Our great country has survived a Civil War, two world wars, a Cold War, and a plethora of legislative and judicial fits and starts in our pursuit of a “more perfect Union.”
Mayor Lucas Celebrates Local 42 Collective Bargaining Agreement Contract

Mayor Lucas Celebrates Local 42 Collective Bargaining Agreement Contract

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Mayor Lucas Celebrates Local 42 Collective Bargaining Agreement Contract

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Friday, August 16, 2024
Kansas City Mayor Quinton Lucas today (Thursday) celebrates an ordinance to be introduced in City Council today during Legislative Session, to adopt a Collective Bargaining Agreement with Local 42 of the International Association of Fire Fighters.The agreement covers improvements in pay; diversity,...
Biden Administration Secures Historic Victory in Medicare Drug Price Negotiations, Projected to Save Billions

Biden Administration Secures Historic Victory in Medicare Drug Price Negotiations, Projected to Save Billions

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Biden Administration Secures Historic Victory in Medicare Drug Price Negotiations, Projected to Save Billions

Stacy M. Brown Nnpa Newswire Senior National
Friday, August 16, 2024
August 15, 2024—In a move hailed as a significant win for seniors, the Biden administration announced it has successfully negotiated substantial price reductions for 10 of Medicare’s most expensive and widely used prescription drugs.The result of intense negotiations with pharmaceutical giants, the...
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