Democratic National Convention: Last News

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filed for divorce from husband Ben Affleck, Mindy Kaling took the stage at the 2024 DNC in Chicago on Wednesday and gave a special shoutout to Affleck, a fellow Massachussetts native.“I love you, Massachusetts!” Kaling shouted to the crowd. “Everyone is always hating on us.

Who knew? But apparently, DJ Cassidy — was born to run the DNC.Indeed, it was a state roll call to remember at the Democratic National Convention in Chicago on Monday night, as the NYC DJ — the spinner to the stars, from Jennifer Lopez to Beyonce to Barack (as in Obama) — turned his “Pass the Mic” franchise into a state-to-state bop-along for 75 epic, invigorating minutes.All 50 US states and territories were represented in a hands-in-the-air-across-America throwdown that was as unprecedented as, um, say, President Joe Biden dropping out of the race a month ago.Cassidy — who had previously campaigned for presumptive Democratic presidential nominee Kamala Harris even before she became Biden’s VP pick in 2020 — had been working for a month on putting together this seamless mix of music that was literally across the map.“This is the democratic process,” Cassidy told The Post. “I learned a lot about this over the past month.

“Late Show” sketch in 2016, at the Democratic National Convention on Sunday.Photos from the DNC (which kicks off Monday) show Colbert, 60, dressed as the entertaining hot dog vendor. He wore a shaggy brown wig, fake goatee, sunglasses and hat.Colbert passed out hotdogs and drinks on the DNC floor to Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez and others.

considering a career in politics. But, according to one expert, the outspoken Duchess of Sussex is unlikely to appear at next week’s Democratic National Convention in Chicago.

We asked readers whether or not President Biden should continue his campaign, what’s at stake for the LGBTQ community in this election, and what the future looks like for America.CALEB C, 39, Queer, D.C., Democrat: Our community is facing challenges across the board, from book bans to banning critical healthcare for trans youth and the very real possibility of the Supreme Court overturning Obergefell v. Hodges. They want to erase us from society, to push us back into the shadows.KARL F, 65, Gay, New Jersey, Democrat: Rights are being taken away from Americans, and it may not be too long before the LGBTQ Community also becomes a target.

tan suit making headlines.As the hour of debate approached, it was akin to sitting in a movie theater getting ready to watch an unsettling sequel. “Dear God, how are we back here?!” my psyche screamed. “Don’t worry psyche, we won’t watch,” was my comforting response.

not mean every left-leaning and independent voter should stay home. It means they should proudly cast their votes on principle, and accept — with some measure of hurt, but also grace — an electoral loss.If Biden is meant to lose, it’s likely that Democrats in general are on a similar path.

Sen. Tammy Baldwin (D-Wis.), the only out lesbian in the U.S. Senatte, made a plea Thursday for voters to elect Joe Biden and oust President Trump in a speech heavily drawing on inequalities in wealth and health care.

Pete Buttigieg, who made waves in the Democratic presidential primary as a gay presidential candidate, made progress on LGBTQ rights a component of his message during his speech Thursday at the Democratic National Convention.

Billie Eilish admonished Donald Trump and encouraged her young fans to register to vote during an appearance at the virtual Democratic National Convention.