Democratic National Convention
The Democrats need to be done with death
By Shane Claiborne — August 27, 2024
(RNS) — In a surprise move, the Democrats quietly removed abolishing the death penalty from the party platform.
Anti-Trump evangelical Christians make the case for Harris
By Katherine Stewart — August 26, 2024
CHICAGO (RNS) — A group of mostly progressive evangelical political strategists are trying to help religious conservatives see Harris as the more biblically faithful of the two candidates.
Harris promises a new way forward. Would that the pope would do the same.
By Phyllis Zagano — August 26, 2024
(RNS) — The Democratic convention brought more hope, especially to women, than Pope Francis.
Changemakers at the DNC
By Ray Kirstein — August 24, 2024
State of Belief host Rev. Paul Brandeis Raushenbush talks with Michael Eric Dyson, Jasmine Crockett, Becca Balint, Katherine Stewart, and others at the 2024 Democratic National Convention
In Chicago, ‘Little Palestine’ adds its voice to roar of the Democratic convention
By Reina Coulibaly — August 23, 2024
CHICAGO (RNS) — With the DNC happening in their backyard, many residents came straight from work or school to participate in the protests.
Palestinian allies make last-ditch push for speaker on the DNC stage
By Yonat Shimron — August 22, 2024
(RNS) — The DNC has so far denied a request to allow Americans to hear the stories of Palestinian people in Gaza whose lives have been upended by Israel’s massive military.
The man Biden calls ‘my rabbi’ on what it’s like to offer a prayer at the DNC
By Jack Jenkins — August 22, 2024
(RNS) — ‘You have to consider people of different faiths, different political persuasions when you give a benediction,’ said Rabbi Michael Beals. ‘You’re representing the Holy One.’
I’m an evangelical against Trump … and genocide
By Shane Claiborne — August 20, 2024
(RNS) — Like many Christians, I find myself conflicted this election season.
War in Gaza casts a shadow over DNC opening
By Yonat Shimron — August 19, 2024
(RNS) — On Monday, protesters had begun gathering in Union Park in Chicago, about a half-mile from the DNC headquarters, with 'Abandon Harris ’24' signs.
Faith groups are mobilizing thousands to march outside the DNC
By Yonat Shimron — August 15, 2024
(RNS) — The Coalition to March on the DNC has united its various constituencies, including faith groups, to demand an end to U.S. aid to Israel and standing up for Palestinians.
The Democratic convention is looking more like a papal conclave
By Thomas Reese — July 23, 2024
(RNS) — The convention delegates are now free to vote their consciences like the cardinals in conclave.
Conservatives balk at Sikh prayer, but diverse religious voices are a convention tradition
By Jack Jenkins — July 17, 2024
Monday wasn’t even the first time Harmeet Kaur Dhillon has offered a Sikh prayer at an RNC gathering, nor was she the first to do so.
Staying Awoke with Derrick Harkins
By Jonathan Woodward — August 2, 2023
Former HUD Director of Faith-Based and Neighborhood Partnerships and Director of Interfaith Outreach for the Democratic National Committee and the Obama reelection campaign Rev. Dr. Derrick Harkins
At Republican convention, a vision of faith under fire
By Jack Jenkins — August 29, 2020
(RNS) — ‘In America, we don’t turn to government to restore our souls. We put our faith in almighty God,’ Trump said.
Joe Biden’s acceptance speech caps off an unusually faith-filled Democratic National Convention
By Jack Jenkins — August 21, 2020
WASHINGTON (RNS) — ‘For Joe, faith isn't a prop or a political tool,’ said Sen. Chris Coons.
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