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**AUGUST 21, 2024**
Music for Every State
The Prospect was out and about as the dance continued in Chicago.
BY EMMA JANSSEN
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CHICAGO - Things are heating up in Chicago, where last night the states confirmed their nominating votes for Harris to the tune of their own music (from John Denver to Chappell Roan), Doug Emhoff cemented his role as the party's goofy dad and husband, and the Obamas gave two rousing speeches to cap off the night.
Here at the
**Prospect**, our ragtag team got busy covering and opining on the convention. David Dayen explored the legislative priorities question [link removed], Harold Meyerson caught up with the UAW's Shawn Fain [link removed], and Luke Goldstein swung by a swing-state breakfast [link removed]. Meanwhile, I'm cooking up some thoughts on the meaning of motherhood that was hinted at throughout last night's program, specifically in Michelle Obama's speech.
It's my first time covering (or attending) a convention, and I'm blown away by the energy and celebration of it all. It makes sense that major party players want to throw major parties, but I'm still walking around in awe. After the night's speeches end, party royalty run around town to content creator raves, union soirees, and glitzy concerts. But outside of Chicago's party halls, pro-Palestine and anti-war protesters are active. Yesterday, the Chicago Police Department arrested over 70 protesters [link removed] outside of the Israeli consulate, the National Lawyers Guild Chicago said. Another major "March on the DNC" protest is planned for Thursday.
TODAY'S AGENDA
The key speech tonight is Tim Walz's acceptance speech, but we'll also hear from former President Clinton, Speaker Emerita Nancy Pelosi, and Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg. I'm excited to hear what Pete has to say.
Join us LIVE from Chicago on YouTube this Friday for our Weekly Roundup! Tune in as our staff reports on what they're seeing and hearing from the convention floor.
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The new and improved Democrats sound like some very old and very good Democrats of long ago. BY HAROLD MEYERSON
Breakfast Bites: Wisconsin Showcases the New Enthusiasm for Harris-Walz Ticket [link removed]
The Democratic glitterati turn out to pump up the delegates working overtime to turn the state blue. BY LUKE GOLDSTEIN
The Legislative Priority Question [link removed]
Democrats are still in thrall to doing everything all at once. BY DAVID DAYEN
Shawn Fain Explicates 'Scab' [link removed]
And other observations by the UAW's president BY HAROLD MEYERSON
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Palestinian Human Rights Panel Debuts at the DNC [link removed]
The Uncommitted movement convinces the Democratic Party to convene a discussion on the war in Gaza. BY LUKE GOLDSTEIN
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