Stories tagged: "Democratic National Convention"

Politics A sign outside the UW-Milwaukee Panther Arena reads "Welcome to Milwaukee" for the 2020 Democratic National Convention.
Politics Better Than Nothing, Milwaukee Still Got a Boost Other Cities Wish For

The DNC host city sees a smidgen of the anticipated impact, but the revenue is still welcome.

Jonathon Sadowski Jonathon Sadowski August 21, 2020 9:36 am CDT
Elections President Obama delivers his 2020 DNC speech in support of Joe Biden.
Elections READ: The Full Transcript of President Obama’s DNC 2020 Speech Last Night

President Obama delivered a powerful speech on the third night of the 2020 DNC. In it, he called out President Trump's handling of everything from police brutality to the pandemic, making the case for a Biden-Harris ticket.

Kyle Valenta Kyle Valenta August 20, 2020 9:54 am CDT
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Elections READ: The Full Transcript of Sen. Kamala Harris’ DNC Speech

Making history, Harris officially accepted the Democratic nomination for vice president Wednesday night. Read her full speech below.

Associated Press Associated Press August 20, 2020 9:29 am CDT
Elections Voters wait in long lines outside one of Milwaukee's five polling places on Apr. 7, 2020.
Elections ‘Dress Rehearsal’: New Doc Explores How Progressives Won Wisconsin’s Pandemic Election

Convention film shows the successful pivot from door-knocking to online activities that helped unseat a conservative Supreme Court justice.

Pat Kreitlow Pat Kreitlow August 19, 2020 1:26 pm CDT
Politics Seen in a screen image from an online watch party, members of the Dunn County Democratic Party discuss the upcoming presidential election Monday night prior to the opening of the virtual Democratic National Convention in Milwaukee.
Politics Democrats: We Don’t Need Balloons and Confetti to Have Enthusiasm and Strategy

Wisconsin party members miss having an in-person party, but say the energy is coming through online.

Julian Emerson Julian Emerson August 18, 2020 11:16 am CDT

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Politics The welcoming speeches to open the 2020 Democratic National Convention were delivered in an online video feed.
Politics Milwaukee Convention Kicks Off with the Usual Welcoming Speeches and Themes—Just In a Different Way

Delegates miss an arena, but still get to be in ‘the Zoom where it happens.’

Pat Kreitlow Pat Kreitlow August 18, 2020 9:10 am CDT
Politics The 2020 Democratic National Convention in Milwaukee features a single small stage inside the Wisconsin Center.
Politics Quiet DNC Means Lost Opportunities for Milwaukee’s Working Class

No work. No pay. No chance to highlight economic inequalities and the ways collective power is making a difference in their city.

Jonathon Sadowski Jonathon Sadowski August 17, 2020 3:34 pm CDT