Victims of Gun Violence Rally, Organize on Day Two of DNC
By Dustin Slaughter “I’m here today because we’ve got to bring attention. Constantly and consistently bring attention to this…
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Tensions Flare Outside the DNC Tuesday
By Dustin Slaughter Four people were arrested by Philadelphia police between 8:15 and 8:30 pm on Tuesday, after scaling the…
In Photos: Day One of the DNC – In the Streets
Declaration Staff Thousands took to the streets on Monday, including supporters of former presidential candidate Bernie Sanders, as well as…
DNC Day One: Immigrant Rights Advocates Call on Clinton to End Deportations
By Dustin Slaughter Amid chants of “No papers, no fear!”, hundreds of immigrant rights demonstrators gathered in sweltering morning heat…
Cold Reception for Media from Police Ahead of DNC
Workers erect security fencing at the AT&T Station ahead of Monday’s convention. Photo: Kristi Petrillo/The Declaration Declaration Staff At approximately…
The IRS Says No Tax Write-off for Democratic Host Committee Donations
By John Light July 21, 2016 This post first appeared on BillMoyers.com. Political conventions have become increasingly expensive, increasingly over…
Who Will Watch the Watchers During the DNC?
By Liora Engel-Smith Kelvyn Anderson of the Police Advisory Commission, Philadelphia’s civilian police review board, said that he and his…
White Allies to Mayor: ‘Take a Stand for Black Lives’, Hold Police Union Accountable
By Dustin Slaughter Updated on July 12th, 2016 to include comments from the city solicitor’s office. Protesters this morning held…
In Photos: Faith Leaders and More Lead Second Day of Protests in Wake of Police Killings
All photos below by staff photographer Kristi Petrillo Local religious leaders led a protest numbering almost 1,000 through Center City…
In photos: “Release the records! Reveal your donors!” activists tell DNC Host Committee
All photos below by staff photographer Kristi Petrillo Members of Reclaim Philadelphia, a group of former Bernie Sanders staffers and…
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