DNC – 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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Ride-Sharing Services Uber, Lyft, in Legal Limbo

Thu, 13 Oct 2016 14:09:56 +0000

Ride-Sharing services such as Uber and Lyft are once again in legal limbo within the city of Philadelphia. Uber successfully appealed a cease and desist order and is now operating in the city without any type of legislation and Lyft is following its lead. Even though published reports say the Philadelphia Parking Authority still intends to enforce the ride-sharing ban despite Uber’s successful…

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Clinton to Return to Campus Monday

Sun, 18 Sep 2016 02:43:54 +0000

Hillary Clinton is returning to the campaign trail after battling pneumonia, and is making Temple University one of her first stops. The Former Secretary of State will make a campaign stop at Mitten Hall Monday to discuss the stakes millennials have in the election. This comes after President Obama visited Eakin’s Oval Thursday, where he encouraged voters to “work as hard for her [Clinton] as…

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Obama to Visit Philly, Campaign for Clinton

Tue, 13 Sep 2016 12:30:15 +0000

President Barack Obama is making a trip to the City of Brotherly Love Tuesday to campaign for Democratic Candidate Hillary Clinton. This is the first trip to Philadelphia for the Commander in Chief since The Democratic National Convention earlier this summer. Kicking off at 1:45 pm at Eakins Oval on the Benjamin Franklin Parkway, President Obama will be promoting “Hillary for Pennsylvania” in…

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Republicans: DNC Highlights Our City

Thu, 28 Jul 2016 19:45:51 +0000

It’s hard to be a Republican leader in Philadelphia, a city where they are outnumbered by Democrats seven to one. That’s why their job is never done, according to Republican Ward Leader Linwood Holland. “It’s a lot of work to really get our views and ideologies out to people,” he said. “We’re on the ground year round.” Holland says he knows that it’s hard to get people to completely move to the…

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DNC Spotlight: Social Media’s Impact in Politics, 2016 Election

Thu, 28 Jul 2016 19:15:15 +0000

Many believe this election will make history, but there may be a new kind of history playing out right in the palm of your hand. Social media has become an even a bigger player in this year’s election; and its new wave of influence may be quickly surpassing traditional media. Lance Holbert, professor and chair of the Department of Strategic Communication at Temple’s School of Media and…

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Cathy Gandolfo: Temple Alum Reflects on Convention Experiences

Thu, 28 Jul 2016 18:27:18 +0000

Cathy Gandolfo, a former Temple student and veteran 6 ABC Action news reporter, has covered four national conventions during her career. Gandolfo’s convention experiences include the DNC of 1984, the RNC of 1988, and the RNC of 1992. The DNC of 1984 was her favorite convention to cover greatly because of the history she witnessed fist hand. The presumptive democratic nominee Walter Mondale chose…

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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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R.E.A.L. Justice Activists March on Broad

Wed, 27 Jul 2016 15:41:17 +0000

“We are the people! We are the people!” Chants like these carried down Broad Street as protestors marched almost three miles towards City Hall Tuesday afternoon. The march, helmed by the Philly Coalition for R.E.A.L. Justice, divided protestors by race to make a specific point. White people were sent to the back, while black protestors marched at the front, saying it’s time to fight their own…

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Women Come Together Over Potential Clinton Presidency

Wed, 27 Jul 2016 03:31:00 +0000

Hundreds of delegates, convention volunteers and activists gathered to celebrate the influence of women in the Democratic Party and America Tuesday morning. “We’re going to elect the first female president of the United States of America,” said Interim DNC Chairwoman Donna Brazile — followed by a roar of applause. Speakers of the Caucus included Brazile, Minority Leader Rep.

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