In Photos: A Week Outside the Democratic National Convention
All photos by Kristi Petrillo
Posts Tagged 'Democratic National Convention'
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…
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…
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…
DNC Protesters to City: We Are Marching, Permits Be Damned
By Dustin Slaughter A coalition of groups planning protests during the Democratic National Convention next month put the city on…
Photos: Inside DNC 2016 ‘Free Speech Zones’
Declaration Staff City officials released on Thursday a map of where within FDR Park protesters will be permitted to demonstrate…
On-Again, Off-Again at Holmesburg Prison
By Kris Hermes After weeks of claiming that Philadelphia’s decommissioned Holmesburg Prison may be used as an alternative detention facility…
Officials Release FDR Park ‘Protest Zone’ Details
By Dustin Slaughter City officials released a map on Thursday evening detailing the layout for next month’s Democratic National Convention…
Anti-Poverty Activists Sue City Over Denied DNC Protest Permit
By Austin Nolen The Poor People’s Economic Human Rights Campaign filed a First Amendment lawsuit today against the City of…
The Philly Declaration 