by People's Action | Jul 19, 2016 | Breakfast
GOP Convention Opens With a Scandal Politico deems first day of Republican convention "disastrous": "[Melania Trump's] speech bore a striking resemblance to a Michelle Obama speech from 2008 ... NBC wrapped up its hour ... with a shot of a shockingly empty arena ......
by People's Action | Jul 18, 2016 | Breakfast
(Some) Republicans Convene In Cleveland "Surprises" promised as convention begins. W. Post: "After promising details for weeks ... convention organizers unveiled a partial speaking schedule Sunday ... The theme is scheduled to shift Tuesday from [Monday's theme of]...
by People's Action | Jul 15, 2016 | Breakfast
Burning Issues: The Occupation of Palestine Palestinians are in for “another difficult four years” as a result of the weakness of the Democratic Party platform’s statement on the conflict between Israel and Palestine, says Jim Zogby in this Burning Issues video. It's...
by People's Action | Jul 14, 2016 | Breakfast
GOP Divisions May Hit Convention GOP convention could feature major floor fights. NYT: "Party officials were working in overdrive behind the scenes to beat back two challenges. One would force a vote that could theoretically open up the convention to any candidate who...
by People's Action | Jul 13, 2016 | Breakfast
Sanders Takes Next Steps Sanders plans to launch two or three organizations to further "revolution." W. Post: "One will be devoted to policy formulation. A second will focus on recruiting and training candidates. And a third might engage in other political activity,...