Pete Buttigieg, Oprah Winfrey & Tim Walz destroy Trump & Vance during DNC's third night - LGBTQ Nation

Four LGBTQ+ speakers graced the stage, with one of them telling the Supreme Court, "You can pry this wedding band from my cold, dead, gay hand!"

LGBTQ Nation
DNC in Chicago Day 4: Timing, schedule, list of speakers, street closures and more

Day three of the DNC in Chicago was highlighted by big speeches from Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz, Oprah Winfrey, Mindy Kaling and Stevie Wonder. Vice President and…

NBC Chicago
Democratic convention's final night to feature gun violence survivors

The final night of the Democratic National Convention in Chicago will feature lawmakers and victims of gun violence pushing for changes at the state and national levels, according to a convention official.

NBC News
Kamala Harris ushers in a new Democratic era, stepping out of Biden shadow

Vice President Kamala Harris will represent the Democratic Party's generational shift as she formally accepts her party's presidential nomination.

USA TODAY

#Democrats conclude their #convention Thursday with their new #standardbearer, #VicePresident and the #DemocraticParty #Nominee for #President #KamalaHarris

She’ll share her #background rising from a #middleclass #family to #protect others as a #prosecutor, contrast her β€œ#optimistic” #vision for the #future with #Trump’s β€œ#dark” #agenda and evoke a sense of #patriotism, the official said.

https://apnews.com/article/democratic-national-convention-kamala-harris-807cf9d4a609a18ceaa9eee9c9422af5

Kamala Harris accepts Democratic nomination for president at DNC

Kamala Harris has summoned Americans to reject political divisions and instead chart what she called a β€œnew way forward.” She accepting her party’s nomination with a speech Thursday that blended biography with warnings about electing Donald Trump again to the White House. Taking the stage to a thunderous standing ovation as she closed out the Democratic National Convention in Chicago, the vice president argued that her personal story and prosecutorial background made her uniquely qualified to protect Americans’ interests against a former president she cast as only having his own interests in mind. β€œOur nation with this election has a precious, fleeting opportunity to move past the bitterness, cynicism, and divisive battles of the past,” Harris said.

AP News

[Audio] All eyes at the #DNC turn to #VicePresident #KamalaHarris for her turn to #address #delegates.

#Democratic #VicePresident #nominee #TimWalz introduced himself to the nation in a #primetime #address at the #convention. Vice President #KamalaHarris will give the convention's keynote address on Thursday night.

https://www.npr.org/2024/08/22/nx-s1-5084636/all-eyes-at-the-dnc-turn-to-harris-for-her-turn-to-address-delegates

Playbook: What #VicePresident #KamalaHarris will say tonight.

Tonight, Harris herself will have the chance to make the #case in the biggest #speech of her #career and one of the most important #moments of the 2024 #presidential #campaign.

https://www.politico.com/newsletters/playbook/2024/08/22/what-harris-will-say-tonight-00175775

Gay Rep. Robert Garcia reveals Kamala Harris' biggest LGBTQ+ goal for her presidency - LGBTQ Nation

He mentioned book bans and Trump's other attacks on LGBTQ+ people, but here's Harris' number one goal...

LGBTQ Nation
Kamala Harris and Tim Walz’s Secret Weapon Against the Republicans

There’s a deadly new word on everyone’s lips at the Democratic convention this week.

The New Republic

β€˜Nobody ever stood up for her’: #VicePresident #KamalaHarris’ #skill in prosecuting #sexcrimes and other difficult #cases defined her #career.

As a young #prosecutor, Harris was entrusted with significant responsibility in some of the most challenging cases.

https://www.politico.com/news/magazine/2024/08/22/kamala-harris-sex-crimes-prosecutor-00175347

'A #vibe I’m feeling': Here's what #people are #saying about #VicePresident #KamalaHarris

Earlier this month, longtime #Republican #LaTrellBell took up a #friend’s #invitation to attend a #HarrisWalz #rally in his #hometown of #Detroit. Now he's going to #vote for Kamala Harris.

#Polls suggest millions of #Americans are changing their presidential #voting plans with Harris currently topping the #Democratic #ticket.

https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/politics/elections/2024/08/22/kamala-harris-election-campaign-momentum-dnc/74878362007/

'A vibe I’m feeling': Here's what people are saying about Kamala Harris

As momentum continues to build for Kamala Harris' presidential bid, some voters, including some who were undecided, said she represents change.

USA TODAY

Her #mother's #daughter: What #ShyamalaGopalan's #legacy means to #VicePresident #KamalaHarris.

In the #story of Kamala Harris’ #life, her mother steals the show. The vice president would have it no other way.

β€” This story will also appear in the international section.

https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/politics/elections/2024/08/22/kamala-harriss-mother-shyamala-gopalan/74774514007/

Her mother's daughter: What Shyamala Gopalan's legacy means to Kamala Harris

One bold move by Shyamala Gopalan would change the trajectory of her life and the course of U.S. history.

USA TODAY

In #VicePresident #KamalaHarris' #ancestral #village in #India, #people #cheer her #US #presidential #bid.

At a small #temple in southern #India, a group of people has been #praying every day since late last month: β€œMay Kamala Harris #win this #election. May she #visit this #temple and do good for our #village.”

β€” This story will also appear in the international section.

https://www.npr.org/2024/08/22/g-s1-18035/kamala-harris-india-ancestral-village

Her mother's daughter: What Shyamala Gopalan's legacy means to Kamala Harris

One bold move by Shyamala Gopalan would change the trajectory of her life and the course of U.S. history.

USA TODAY

#VicePresident #Nominee #TimWalz #Torches #Republicans’ β€œ#Weird” #Project2025 in #DNC #Speech.

Walz brought his β€œweird” quip full circle in an electric DNC speech.

https://newrepublic.com/post/185148/tim-walz-donald-trump-project-2025-weird-dnc

Tim Walz Torches Republicans’ β€œWeird” Project 2025 in DNC Speech

Tim Walz brought his β€œweird” quip full circle in an electric DNC speech.

The New Republic

#Democratic #VP #Nominee #TimWalz Just Showed Why #VicePresident #KamalaHarris Picked Him

#Inclusive, at times #postpartisan, and persistently exuding #commonsense with the best of the #Midwest’s offerings

https://time.com/7013789/tim-walz-dnc-guns/

Tim Walz Just Showed Why Kamala Harris Picked Him

Walz delivered an effective DNC speech that was inclusive and often seemed to exude common-sense.

Time

[Video] WATCH: #DemocraticParty #VP #Nominee #TimWalz says β€˜#mindyourowndamnbusiness’ when it comes to #reproductive #freedom.

β€œWhen it comes to reproductive rights,” Walz says #Minnessotans have a #goldenrule: β€œMind your own damn business.”

https://www.pbs.org/newshour/politics/watch-walz-says-mind-your-own-damn-business-when-it-comes-to-reproductive-freedom

WATCH: Walz says β€˜mind your own damn business’ when it comes to reproductive freedom

Minnesota governor and Democratic vice presidential nominee Tim Walz spoke about the personal impacts of regulating fertility treatment at the Democratic National Convention in Chicago on Wednesday.

PBS News

[Video] #DemocraticParty #VP #Nominee #TimWalz Says 'Never Underestimate' a #Teacher During #DNC #Speech

As he reflected on running for #Congress in #red #district as a #Democrat, Walz told the crowd: "Never underestimate a #publicschool #teacher."

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P0iEcfMUHD4

Walz says 'never underestimate' a teacher during DNC speech

YouTube
Tim Walz’s DNC speech used Midwestern dad energy to sell a liberal agenda

Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz touts gun ownership and small-town American values in an attempt to reach independent, undecided voters while accepting the VP nomination at the Democratic National Convention.

Vox
Behind Walz, Democrats redefine modern masculinity, contrasting with regressive MAGA caricature

Alex Wagner, Rachel Maddow and Joy Reid, joined by Senator Cory Booker, talk about Minnesota Governor Tim Walz as Kamala Harris' choice as a running mate and how Walz and other men spotlighted at the Democratic National Convention represent a different expression of modern masculinity, supporting and living alongside strong women and caring about family issues, in contrast to the cartoonish model encouraged by Donald Trump. 

MSNBC
Walz rebuffs Trump and Vance’s anti-LGBTQ attacks in convention speech

VP nominee pledges to keep government 'the hell out of your bedroom'

Washington Blade: LGBTQ News, Politics, LGBTQ Rights, Gay News

β€” The previous story brought this to mind...

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z10j_H7zOb8

Keep Republicans Out Of Your Bedroom

Paid for by PAF. Not Authorized By Any Candidate or Candidate Committee.

YouTube
Wednesday Night Lights: To Vouch for Coach Walz, His Old Players Step Up

Fifteen men clad in football jerseys took the stage at the Democratic National Convention as the Mankato West High School fight song played.

The New York Times

#TimWalz on #BookBans, #ReproductiveRights, and #Guns

Regarding book bans he says, "while other #states were #banning #books from their #schools, we were #banishing #hunger from ours," referring to his time as #governor of #Minnesota.

https://www.c-span.org/video/?c5129428/tim-walz-book-bans-reproductive-rights-guns

#NeilYoung allows #TimWalz to use β€˜#RockinintheFreeWorld’

As he finished his resounding #address at the 2024 #DemocraticNationalConvention, the #VicePresidential #nominee #TimWalz got the #crowd going once more as he bowed out to the #soundtrack of #NeilYoungβ€˜s #classic #anthem β€˜Rockin’ in the Free World’.

https://faroutmagazine.co.uk/neil-young-permits-tim-walz-use-classic-song/

Neil Young allows Tim Walz to use classic anthem

Canadian legend Neil Young allowed Tim Walz to use one of his classic anthems as he closed out his address at the Democratic National Convention.

Far Out Magazine
All about Tim Walz's wife Gwen Walz and 2 kids: Meet the VP pick's family

Walz and his wife Gwen met when they were both public school teachers.

#TimWalz's #son #GusWalz wins the night.

But the #star of the third night of the Democratic National Convention may wind up being 17-year old Gus Walz, whose #sobbing #celebration of his #father β€” β€œThat’s my #dad!” he #joyously #yelled β€” has already captivated the #internet.

https://minnesotareformer.com/2024/08/22/hearts-melt-for-gus-walz/

Gus Walz wins the night at the DNC β€’ Minnesota Reformer

Do not mess with Gus.

Minnesota Reformer
Tim Walz's son Gus has a learning disorder. Can his visibility help disabled Americans?

Disabled Americans hope Tim Walz's openness about his son's ADHD will shine spotlight on other Americans with learning disabilities.

USA TODAY

#Catholics at the #DNC: You won't go to hell for #voting #Democratic

Dean, who has been #endorsed by #PlannedParenthood for her #support of #legal #abortion, said she remembers feeling "#disrespected for who I was, what my #faith believes and what I stood for."

https://www.ncronline.org/news/catholics-dnc-you-wont-go-hell-voting-democratic

Catholics at the DNC: You won't go to hell for voting Democratic

During an Aug. 21 panel sponsored by Catholics Vote Common Good, Catholics at the Democratic National Convention discussed both the party's pro-choice platform and the values that prompt them to vote Democratic.

National Catholic Reporter
My Black Jewish 7-year-old loves Kamala Harris β€” and I love her interfaith, blended family

Kamala Harris' and Doug Emhoff's blended Black, Jewish family means everything to my interracial Jewish children.

The Forward

How #Democrats Are Staving Off #TheBigLie 2.0.

The last four years have shown β€œan increase in #risk” for #election #disinformationβ€”but also a β€œ#strengthening of #safeguards” against it.

https://www.motherjones.com/politics/2024/08/how-democrats-are-staving-off-the-big-lie-2-0/

How Democrats are staving off the Big Lie 2.0

The last four years have shown "an increase in risk" for election disinformationβ€”but also a "strengthening of safeguards" against it.

Mother Jones

[Video] Former #VicePresident #MikePence #aide says #Trump is 'laying the #groundwork to #undermine this #election'.

#OliviaTroye, who served as an aide to Vice President Mike Pence, recalled #resigning from the #Trump #administration in her #remarks at the #DNC. She #warned that Trump is laying the groundwork to undermine the 2024 election.

https://www.msnbc.com/msnbc/watch/former-pence-aide-says-trump-is-laying-the-groundwork-to-undermine-this-election-217714245791

Former Pence aide says Trump is 'laying the groundwork to undermine this election'

Olivia Troye, who served as an aide to Vice President Mike Pence, recalled resigning from the Trump administration in her remarks at the DNC. She warned that Trump is laying the groundwork to undermine the 2024 election. 

MSNBC

#MichelleObama: Yes, We Have #AffirmativeAction for the #Wealthy

There are #unearned #advantages available only to the #fewβ€”but #Republicans won’t talk about that.

β€” Protecting it is the very basis of their existence. It is called #WhiteSupremacy

https://www.motherjones.com/politics/2024/08/michelle-obama-affirmative-action-rich-generational-wealth-democratic-convention-speech/

Michelle Obama: Yes, we have affirmative action for the wealthy

There are lots of unearned advantages available only to the fewβ€”but Republicans won't talk about that.

Mother Jones

No, #former #FirstLady #MichelleObama Isn't #Trans β€” But Here's Why Her #Critics Repeat the #FalseClaim.

#Socialmedia posts from #Conservatives calling the former first lady "Big Mike" circulated after her #speech at the 2024 #DemocraticNationalConvention.

https://www.snopes.com/news/2024/08/22/michelle-obama-not-trans/

No, Michelle Obama Isn't Trans β€” But Here's Why Her Critics Repeat the False Claim

Snopes.com

#PeteButtigieg Calls Out #ShadyVance (#JDVance) at the #DNCβ€”One #Veteran to Another. Shots were fired

The #Ohio #senator and #Republican #VP #Nominee previously claimed that the β€œ#childless #left” have β€œno #physical #commitment to the #future of this #country”

#Buttigieg #rebuked Vance’s #controversial #comments about #childless #Americans by invoking his #wartime #deployment to #Afghanistanβ€”something he called β€œpretty damn #physical.”

https://www.thedailybeast.com/pete-buttigieg-calls-out-jd-vance-at-the-dncone-veteran-to-another

Pete Buttigieg Calls Out J.D. Vance at the DNCβ€”One Veteran to Another

Buttigieg rebuked Vance’s controversial comments about childless Americans by invoking his war-time deployment to Afghanistanβ€”something he called β€œpretty damn physical.”

The Daily Beast
Pete Buttigieg Invokes His Military Service to Roast JD Vance: 'Our Commitment to the Future of this Country was Pretty Damn Physical' | Video

This November, he says, voters in the US can "choose better politics" and "embrace the leaders who are out there building bridges and reject the ones who are out there banning books"

TheWrap

[Video] #PeteButtigieg says #GOP’s #approach to #LGBTQ #rights β€œnot the #path to #political #success” some of them β€œseem to think it is.”

https://therecount.com/watch/amp/buttigieg-says-gops-approach-to/2645895965

Buttigieg says GOP’s approach to LGBTQ rights β€œnot the path to political success” some of them β€œseem to think it is.”

Buttigieg says GOP’s approach to LGBTQ rights β€œnot the path to political success” some of them β€œseem to think it is.”

The Recount

WATCH: #VicePresident #KamalaHarris is the right person to #lead #America to a β€˜#joyous #future,’ #Out #Colorado #Gov. #JaredPolis says

Polis also said he was thrilled by Harris’ decision to choose #Minnesota Gov. #TimWalz as her running mate.

https://www.pbs.org/newshour/politics/watch-harris-is-the-right-person-to-lead-america-to-a-joyous-future-colorado-gov-polis-says

WATCH: Harris is the right person to lead America to a 'joyous future,' Colorado Gov. Polis says

Colorado Gov. Jared Polis says Vice President Kamala Harris' "forward-looking, joyous vision" for the future of the country is exciting for many people in his state.

PBS News
Oprah Absolutely Wrecks J.D. Vance in DNC Speech

Oprah mocked Vance’s comment about β€œchildless cat ladies” on stage.

The New Republic

[Video] #OprahWinfrey alludes to #ShadyVance's (#JDVance) #childlesscatladies' #jibe

Winfrey spoke about #racism, #sexism, and #incomeinequality as she addressed the #DemocraticNationalConvention in #Chicago..

She pointed out that when a #house was on #fire, #Americans did not ask about #people's "#race or #religion", but did their best to #save them, even if they were "#ChildlessCatLadies".

https://www.bbc.com/news/videos/cy8xj2889z2o

Oprah Winfrey alludes to JD Vance's 'childless cat lady' jibe

Oprah Winfrey spoke about racism, sexism, and income inequality as she addressed the DNC.

Black America Reacts To Oprah's Fiery, Surprise DNC Speech

The Root was present for when the media mogul made an appearance at the Chicago event.

The Root

[Video] #OprahWinfrey on why she took the stage at the #DNC to #endorse #VicePresident #KamalaHarris.

Speaking with "CBS Mornings," Oprah Winfrey shares why she felt compelled to step into the #political #spotlight and endorse Kamala Harris at the Democratic National Convention.

https://www.cbsnews.com/video/oprah-winfrey-on-why-she-took-the-stage-at-the-dnc-to-endorse-kamala-harris/

Oprah Winfrey on why she took the stage at the DNC to endorse Kamala Harris

Speaking with "CBS Mornings," Oprah Winfrey shares why she felt compelled to step into the political spotlight and endorse Kamala Harris at the Democratic National Convention.

CBS News

[Video] #Watch: #Poet #AmandaGorman #Recites β€˜#ThisSacredScene’ at 2024 #DemocraticNationalConvention.

Poet and #activist Amanda Gorman spoke at the #DNC in #Chicago on Wednesday, a night focused on #fighting β€œfor our #freedoms,” from #democracy to #reproductiverights and more.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ek_rdp0d6w8

WATCH: Poet Amanda Gorman recites β€˜This Sacred Scene’ at 2024 Democratic National Convention

YouTube

#VicePresident #KamalaHarris made me feel #seen when no one else #looked.

Harris was one of a small group of people in the #political #world who continued to call me when I #droppedout of the #publiceye

https://www.msnbc.com/opinion/msnbc-opinion/kamala-harris-made-feel-seen-no-one-else-looked-rcna167341

Kamala Harris made me feel seen when no one else looked

I’m excited about the prospect of a Kamala Harris presidency not just because she’s brilliant and skilled and hardworking and believes in the right things. I’m also excited because, in my experience, she’s a downright decent person who shows people respect and makes sure they feel seen.

MSNBC

#BillClinton #jokes in #DNC #speech that he's 'still #younger' than #Trump. He is, by 2 months.

Clinton also showed some #humor during his #set when he #joked about his own #age before taking a #swipe at #Trump's.

https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/politics/elections/2024/08/22/bill-clinton-age-dnc-speech-younger-donald-trump/74899932007/

Bill Clinton jokes in DNC speech that he's 'still younger' than Trump. He is, by 2 months.

Bill Clinton turned 78 on Aug. 19 while Donald Trump celebrated his 78th birthday in June. Age has been talking point of the 2024 Election.

USA TODAY

36 #Tweets From Night Three Of The #DNC That Are Way #Funnier Than They Should Be

Not even #kidding, I'm #jealous of the "#childlesscatlady." In 2014, she would have gone on #Ellen.

https://www.buzzfeed.com/mjs538/night-3-dnc-tweets

36 Tweets From Night Three Of The DNC That Are Way Funnier Than They Should Be

Not even kidding, I'm jealous of the "childless cat lady." In 2014, she would have gone on Ellen.

BuzzFeed
DNC attendees discuss top speakers and pressing issues: 'It's electrifying'

The economy, indigenous protections and LGBTQ+ rights are among top issues.

ABC News

The major #political #transformation flying under the radar at the #DNC

The third night of the DNC confirmed just how #dramatically the party has #swung to the right on #immigration.

#Migrant #hardships don’t seem to be much of a concern this year

https://www.vox.com/2024-elections/368138/dnc-immigration-border-security-latino-voters

The major political transformation flying under the radar at the DNC

On the third night of the Democratic National Convention, Democrats embraced tougher policies for asylum seekers, praised a bipartisan border security bill, and reflected growing anti-immigrant sentiment in speeches.

Vox
@Susan_Larson_TN Why are Americans so myopic?
There's a world of billions and a planet of huge proportion for this to be an insult. If it gets Democrats over the line for a chance to talk about our world then I guess bonkers Winfrey and her crystals with Chopra is something to move forward on... 😟
@Susan_Larson_TN @BBC Except that USA would not consider the rest of the world. Why are Americans so myopic? Our planet is not here to serve USA that is largely an immigrant community that has created a bigger genocide than Hitler to wipe out millions of Native Americans and deploy monetary policy and pollution to be killing millions more.
@Susan_Larson_TN Except we live in a world on a planet that neoliberal policy is messing up.
It's not about America or Oprah to confront Mother Nature (Laws of Thermodynamics) - it's about all of us to work this out. I can tell you we really are one species and some are messing up more than others.
No one is great to have hate and see others as a problem. I should take my exclamations to X, Grok and Elon.
@Susan_Larson_TN So much of USA politics is entangled in religion - especially the Abrahamic ones.
Since the Mayflower landed, Catholics escaped Europe, Jews established control of banking and media etc there's been a problem. Hopefully things are moving into C21 rationale?