Democratic National Convention – Temple Update

Reclaim Philadelphia Tackles the Aftermath of the Election

Wed, 07 Dec 2016 21:13:16 +0000

Reclaim Philadelphia is a progressive grassroots organization that came about in the aftermath of the Sanders campaign back in June. They previously protested before the Democratic National Convention to try to get the DNC Host Committee to release the names of its sponsors. It says it believes in giving everyone a voice and that the power is in the people. Reclaim says it wants to take money back…

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With Protests Looming, Philadelphia Prepares for 2016 DNC

Wed, 27 Jul 2016 19:20:11 +0000

With great political significance also comes great opposition. While Philadelphia will be on the world stage as it prepares to host the 2016 Democratic National Convention, it will also have to prepare for the people who will take advantage of that moment. Thousands of protestors, speaking out against the establishment or any number of issues, are expected to flood into the city as the…

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What Happens at the DNC?

Mon, 25 Jul 2016 14:00:47 +0000

The Democratic National Convention has arrived, and this year it’s taking place in the birthplace of independence — Philadelphia. From delegates to the media, DNC officials expect at least 50 thousand attendees to make the trip to the Wells Fargo Center this week. While many are most familiar with the convention as being the place where parties chose their platform and elect their…

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Two Temple Students Among Hundreds Interning at Conventions

Sun, 24 Jul 2016 23:40:37 +0000

While most of the DNC audience will be turning to their TV screens, internet and phones to see what’s going on in Philadelphia, some Temple students will have the opportunity to witness history being made right in front of their eyes. “There’s something for everybody,” says junior Alexa Monteleone, who will be interning at the DNC all week long greeting delegates, elected officials…

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