2020 Democratic National Convention
Special Coverage
Milwaukee has defined its own narrative over the past year as the host city for the DNC event. This series of news features explores different elements of that process, particularly as ethnic communities seek a foothold in the economic profits from the event, and a positive identity in the eyes of the country. These stories cover the excitement and uncertainty that the opportunity will bring, and the aspirations of Milwaukee’s modern presentation on the national stage.
From 1864 Rebellion to 2020 Pandemic: America cannot have a free society without elections
By Calvin Schermerhorn, Professor of History, Arizona State University The outlook was not promising in 1864 for President Abraham Lincoln’s reelection. Hundreds of thousands of Americans had been killed, wounded or displaced in a civil war with no end in sight....
America’s Promise: DNC Livestream Day 4 August 20
Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Democratic National Convention held in Milwaukee from August 17 to 20 will mainly take place as a virtual event. The Milwaukee Independent will livestream daily programming from the DNC, which will air from 8:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m....
Keynote Speech: Barack Obama at the 2020 Democratic National Convention
Former President of the United States Barack Obama’s full remarks as prepared for delivery from night three of the 2020 Democratic National Convention, August 19. Good evening, everybody. As you’ve seen by now, this isn’t a normal convention. It’s not a normal...
Keynote Speech: Hillary Rodham Clinton at the 2020 Democratic National Convention
Former Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton’s full remarks as prepared for delivery from night three of the 2020 Democratic National Convention, August 19. Good evening. After the last election, I said, “We owe Donald Trump an open mind and the chance to...
Latest Marquette Law School Poll confirms Joe Biden holds steady lead over Trump in Wisconsin
A new Marquette Law School poll of Wisconsin likely voters found that support in the presidential race has changed little since June, with Joe Biden favored by 49 percent and President Donald Trump by 44 percent. Six percent of voters said they will vote for neither,...
A More Perfect Union: DNC Livestream Day 3 August 19
Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Democratic National Convention held in Milwaukee from August 17 to 20 will mainly take place as a virtual event. The Milwaukee Independent will livestream daily programming from the DNC, which will air from 8:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m....
