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Kamala Harris’ purported Irish ancestry highlights complicated backstory of identity and enslavement

When Barack Obama was elected president, the people of Moneygall in Ireland celebrated. Birthplace of Obama’s great-great-great-grandfather on his white mother’s side, the village commemorated the victory – and a later visit from the 44th president – with pints of Guinness and a kitschy trade in “O'Bama” memorabilia.

The Conversation

Harris campaign tries to beat Trump at his own game − ridicule

In her speech accepting the Democratic nomination for president, Vice President Kamala Harris addressed her opponent, former President Donald Trump – not with scorn or outright condemnation but, as columnist Peter Nicholas put it, by taking a “cheekier tone.”

The Conversation

Donald Trump claims ‘107%’ of new jobs are being taken by ‘illegal immigrants’

Trump made the baseless claim over a mathematically impossible figure at a town hall event in LaCrosse, Wisconsin

The Independent UK

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Melania Trump’s newly-unveiled book cover design raises eyebrows

The memoir, set to be released on October 1, is described by her office as ‘a powerful and inspiring story of a woman who has carved her own path, overcome adversity and defined personal excellence’

The Independent UK

Ann Coulter begs Trump to ‘learn to STFU’

The right-wing pundit, a former Trump supporter, has since broken with the former president after he failed to complete the US-Mexico border wall

The Independent UK

Obama's "crowd size" dig irritates Trump

The New York Times' Maggie Haberman said Democrats are trying to goad Trump into "self-destructive" behavior

Salon

As Republicans flail from ‘one stupid jackass thing to another’, Harris strives to define vision

Vice-president enjoys post-convention glow but her policies are undefined as Trump searches for line of attack

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Trump ‘is not in command of himself’ as Harris momentum continues, says longtime observer

Maggie Haberman says Trump is ‘clearly jarred’ by Harris and that the Obamas’ DNC speeches ‘got under his skin’

The Independent UK

Tactical ad breaks and lies: rightwing coverage of DNC is exactly as expected

Hard-right hosts resurrect racist Obama birther conspiracy theory and lament Democrats’ treatment of Joe Biden

The Guardian - US

A cookout where the joke was on Trump

In 2016 Trump mocked his way into the White House. In 2024 Democrats hit back using his oldest tactic

Salon

The backlash to Gus Walz's bullies

Neurodiversity and disability rights advocates condemned the bullying of Gus Walz for being emotional

Salon

Riding high on DNC momentum, Kamala Harris faces a fierce fight to the finish

US presidential candidates Kamala Harris and Donald Trump have entered the final 10-week stretch to election day, with the Democrat surging after an electrifying speech accepting her party's nomination at the Democratic National Convention (DNC). But with some voters on the left still unconvinced, a final victory is far from…

Radio France Internationale

Prominent Democrats To Campaign For Kamala Harris

Former Presidents Obama and Clinton, along with Michelle Obama and Hillary Clinton, will campaign for Vice President Harris, boosting her election prospects.

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Michelle shames critics mocking Gus Walz

“Thankful for you showing us all what real love looks like, Gus," the former first lady wrote

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The Conversation

Kamala Harris and her fellow Democrats used ancient Greek rhetorical tricks to keep their audiences spellbound

The Democratic Party has had a good week. I’ll start that again – the Democratic Party has had an amazingly good week.

The Guardian - US

10 notable moments from the 2024 Democratic national convention

Kamala Harris officially accepted the nomination, capping off four days of speeches, Trump jokes and celebrity cameos

The Independent UK

Michelle Obama praises Gus Walz’s reaction to dad’s speech swipes at critics after Ann Coulter mocked teen

Former first lady said she was ‘touched’ to witness Tim Walz’s relationship with his son at the DNC

The Guardian - US

Democrats rejoice as ‘joyful’ Kamala Harris puts them back in the game

The energy and optimism at the Democratic convention was palpable – the party appears to have rediscovered its confidence

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Salon

The challenge of Obama's marching orders

It is now up to the Democrats and other pro-democracy Americans to go out there and get the job done

Reason

Manufacturing Joy at the DNC

This is what 'democracy' looks like. Unfortunately.

Fortune

Democrats can’t figure out their stance on billionaires

Sen. Bernie Sanders’ (I-Vt.) remarks on the wealthy bookended by an heir discussing his riches exposed the party’s awkward stance on the 1%.

Salon

Stewart calls BS on Trump's Obama spin

Trump gave a rare compliment the Obamas shortly before their DNC speeches. His tone changed swiftly afterwards

Salon

DNC's Woodstock scares Donald Trump

The hippies and conservatives in Chicago have picked their party

International Business Times UK

'My Parents Taught Me Not To Trust Wealthy People': Michelle Obama, Worth $70M, Slammed For Hypocrisy

Michelle Obama has been criticised for advising Americans to "take less" while owning three homes and having a net worth of $70 million.

The Independent UK

Trump accuses Obamas of getting too ‘personal’ with their attacks

Trump has been urged by advisors and conservative commentators to target Kamala Harris’s record instead of making personal attacks

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