Democratic National Convention
Staying Awoke with Derrick Harkins
By Jonathan Woodward — August 2, 2023
Former HUD Director of Faith-Based and Neighborhood Partnerships and Director of Interfaith Outreach for the Democratic National Committee and the Obama reelection campaign Rev. Dr. Derrick Harkins
At Republican convention, a vision of faith under fire
By Jack Jenkins — August 29, 2020
(RNS) — ‘In America, we don’t turn to government to restore our souls. We put our faith in almighty God,’ Trump said.
Joe Biden’s acceptance speech caps off an unusually faith-filled Democratic National Convention
By Jack Jenkins — August 21, 2020
WASHINGTON (RNS) — ‘For Joe, faith isn't a prop or a political tool,’ said Sen. Chris Coons.
By embracing faith, Joe Biden and the Democrats have the potential to transform American politics
By Guthrie Graves-Fitzsimmons — August 20, 2020
(RNS) — The past four days have emphasized the Democratic Party’s commitment to religious outreach and that has the potential to transform all of American politics.
Rabbi Michael Beals was leading a prayer service. Then Joe Biden showed up.
By Yonat Shimron — August 20, 2020
(RNS) — In a video to air at the Democratic National Convention, Beals recounts the time Biden showed up unannounced at a shiva prayer service for an elderly woman who lived in a subsidized senior citizen high-rise.
Biden friend Sen. Coons to elevate faith on convention stage
By Elana Schor — August 20, 2020
(AP) — Coons is optimistic about Biden's ability to reshape faith issues in a way that Democrats can connect to their spiritual beliefs.
Bishop Mariann Budde appeals to ‘better angels’ in Democratic convention prayer
By Jack Jenkins — August 18, 2020
(RNS) — The Episcopal bishop of Washington, D.C., said her appearance is not partisan, and said she declined a request to film her Democratic convention prayer in front of St. John’s, where President Donald Trump held up a Bible.
Democrats tap array of faith leaders to speak at convention
By Elana Schor — August 16, 2020
(AP) — Bishop Mariann Budde will deliver the benediction on Tuesday, the second night of the convention, according to a list shared with The Associated Press on Sunday before its public release.
Democrats plan interfaith service to kick off convention
By Jack Jenkins — August 13, 2020
(RNS) — The virtual service is scheduled to convene on Aug. 16, the day before the Democratic National Convention officially begins in Milwaukee.
Muslim Democratic delegates reject party platform over aid for Israel, Iran sanctions
By Aysha Khan — August 4, 2020
(RNS) — Members of the Muslim Delegates and Allies Coalition are urging all delegates to vote against approving the platform during this week’s vote.
Khans blame Donald Trump for growing intolerance toward Muslims
By Yonat Shimron — August 9, 2016
CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. — During the past year, the Khans say they have heard rising fears from Muslim friends and family members, especially children.
Euphemisms abound in the Democratic platform on abortion
By Trevin Wax — August 1, 2016
(RNS) The DNC is far out of the mainstream on abortion regulation.
Cincinnati pastor wins trip to meet Hillary Clinton — and gives her a book by Kierkegaard
By Jana Riess — August 1, 2016
My friend Rich Jones (out of 230,000 people!) won a trip to the DNC last week to meet Hillary Clinton -- and got a chance to talk with her and v-p candidate Tim Kaine about matters of faith.
Islamic State calls slain Muslim American soldier an ‘apostate’
By RNS staff — July 31, 2016
DUBAI — Dabiq, the militant group's online magazine, showed a picture of Army Capt. Humayun Khan's tombstone in Arlington National Cemetery with a caption, "Beware of dying as an apostate."
The word of the week in Philadelphia: Love
By guest — July 29, 2016
(RNS) “Love” has been taboo in Democratic Party politics for so long. But it's back. Big time.
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