The Democratic National Convention kicked off in Chicago with President Joe Biden passing the torch to Vice President Kamala Harris. The historic moment marked the nomination of the nation’s first black woman for president. Biden, in his address, highlighted the accomplishments of his and Harris’ administration, including expanding NATO and standing up against Russia’s aggression in Ukraine.
The convention’s first night featured a lineup of influential women speakers, emphasizing the struggles of the middle and working classes in America. Representatives like Alexandra Ocasio-Cortez and First Lady Jill Biden praised Harris’ middle-class background. Despite the focus on domestic issues, Hillary Clinton briefly mentioned breaking the glass ceiling in politics.
As pro-Palestinian protests erupted outside the event, only Ocasio-Cortez touched on the war in Gaza. The upcoming days of the convention will witness speeches from political icons like Bill Clinton, Barack Obama, and Bernie Sanders, with Governor Tim Walz and VP Kamala Harris taking center stage.