Arizona Democrats excited as Kamala Harris accepts presidential nomination, vow to help her win battleground state
CHICAGO – Arizona delegates return from the Democratic National Convention determined to help Vice President Kamala Harris win the state and the White House.
Olympics bring vibrant sports courts to Paris’ often forgotten neighborhoods
PARIS – Freshly-painted, vibrant sports courts bring new life to Paris’ often forgotten neighborhoods, a project that was part of the Olympic Games.
Arizona Rep. Ruben Gallego, in tight Senate race with Kari Lake, showcased on final night of Democratic National Convention
CHICAGO – Arizona Senate candidate Ruben Gallego, along with Sen. Mark Kelly and his wife, gun control activist Gabby Giffords, spoke in prime time before Vice President Kamala Harris accepted the Democratic presidential nomination.
Behind the Gold: Medical staff plays key role in ensuring athlete success during Olympics, Paralympics
PARIS – Team USA athletes at the Paris Olympics and Paralympics rely on a dedicated support system, including medical staff and mental health professionals, to ensure peak performance. This team plays a crucial role in preparing athletes both physically and mentally as they navigate challenges on and off the field.
Black Democrats see Kamala Harris driving up turnout in Arizona
CHICAGO – Black votes may not be a huge factor in Arizona, but for Black Democrats, Kamala Harris’ candidacy is a big deal.
From Snoop Dogg blowing Olympic-like rings to Simone Biles’ heart, pins remain the talk post-Paris Games
PARIS – While the Olympics have dramatically changed over the years, the art and hobby of pin trading has persisted. The Paris Games featured an eclectic selection of options.
In centrist shift, Democrats tweak platform, deploy anti-Donald Trump Republicans to help Kamala Harris broaden appeal
CHICAGO – In a bid to attract disaffected Republicans, Democrats have pulled back from some progressive policies and showcased anti-Donald Trump Republicans, including Mesa Mayor John Giles, at their national convention.
Vulnerable on border security, Democrats adopt some GOP rhetoric even as Harris slams Trump’s approach
CHICAGO – Faced with relentless attacks over record level illegal immigration, Democrats have tweaked their platform, adding a promise to secure the border that appeared nowhere in the 2020 platform. It’s a major vulnerability for Vice President Kamala Harris.
Arizona Democrats bar press from convention events, defying norms and keeping cabinet members and governors off camera
CHICAGO – At the Democratic National Convention, Arizona delegates heard from cabinet secretaries, governors and other VIPs behind closed doors, with a no-media policy that defies tradition and norms in both parties. Arizona Republicans were likewise media-averse this year.
‘I don’t want to be in ‘The Handmaid’s Tale’’: Abortion access drives Arizona delegates to get out the vote
CHICAGO – Reproductive rights are center stage at the Democratic National Convention, and Arizona Democrats see abortion rights ballot initiative as a sure way to drive up turnout.
Arizona Democrats pin hopes on Kamala Harris to break the glass ceiling Hillary Clinton cracked
CHICAGO – Vice President Kamala Harris would be the first female president, and Arizona Democrats, especially women, are pinning their hopes on her to break the glass ceiling that Hillary Clinton left cracked eight years ago after her failed presidential run.
Arizona Democrats ‘excited, invigorated and happy’ as national convention kicks off four-day Chicago rally for Harris-Walz ticket
CHICAGO – Arizona Democrats, like other delegates to the Democratic National Convention, said they’re filled with optimism about the 2024 election now that Vice President Kamala Harris is the nominee.
