He’s writing Kamala Harris’ DNC speech. He also wrote a book on Holocaust survivors
Adam Frankel, whose grandparents survived the Nazis, is lead writer for Harris’ acceptance speech
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Politics J.B. Pritzker was vetted for VP. Now the Jewish governor of Illinois is playing host to Kamala Harris’ convention.
While Pritzker’s name is now associated with his wealth, he has cited his antecedents’ impoverished Jewish immigrant roots to explain how his politics are shaped
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Looking Forward At DNC, this queer, formerly Orthodox Jew is ‘Uncommitted’ and pushing for an arms embargo on Israel
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Politics DNC protest attracts multitude of groups, though not tens of thousands
Widely divergent groups hold concurrent gatherings with little interference from others
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Politics Democratic Party platform features extensive section on U.S. support for Israel
The 92-page document references Israel 29 times
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Politics Josh Shapiro says antisemitism played ‘no role’ in his not getting picked as Kamala Harris’ running mate
Tensions over the Israel-Hamas war have also haunted the convention
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Politics Protesters combine Gaza with abortion rights at convention-eve march
Jewish activists were among those sending warnings to the Democratic party at the DNC in Chicago
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Politics Kamala Harris, as Israel-Hamas ceasefire talks teeter: ‘We’re not giving up’
Harris made the statement on the eve of the Democratic National Convention
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Analysis Why Gaza remains a significant challenge for Democrats in the 2024 election
The Democratic National Convention in Chicago is expected to draw tens of thousands of protesters, potentially overshadowing Democratic unity
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Israel, Gaza and Josh Shapiro: What we’re watching for during the Democratic National Convention
Democrats heading into their convention are riven by a major issue that has also preoccupied American Jews for 10 months: Israel’s war with Hamas in Gaza
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