Kansas City Super Moon & DNC Open Thread

We MIGHT update a bit more or just wait until noon morning but for now we take a glimpse at some reading for our most loyal readers . . .

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Home Team Highlights Might Be Just As Consequential As All Of Tonight's Celebration

Kansas City cruises to 5-3 victory over the Angels

It was a good game

White House End Game

Biden's bittersweet convention moment: From the Politics Desk

President Joe Biden delivered a speech praising Kamala Harris at the Democratic National Convention, a bittersweet moment for the party.

Former Prez Trump Looms Large

Trump kicks off week of DNC counterprogramming with economy remarks in Pennsylvania

Former President Donald Trump will spend the week traveling to battleground states -- a way of counterprogramming the Democratic National Convention.

Progressive Turnabout

Democrats honor Biden while pivoting to Harris on first day of convention

President Joe Biden is delivering his valedictory address to the Democratic National Convention. His decision to end his reelection bid released newfound energy with Vice President Kamala Harris′ rise to the top of the ticket.

Another Side Of Convention Unseen On Prime Time

Downtown Chicago businesses board up ahead of Democratic National Convention

A number of businesses in the city's business district have covered windows and doors with plywood to better protect the buildings should demonstrations during next week's Democratic National Convention turn unruly.

Evening Report Downplayed

Protesters Breach DNC's 'Wall' Before First Speaker Takes The Stage

The first scheduled speaker had not even been introduced before protesters breached the recently-installed fencing outside the Democratic National Convention (DNC) on Monday afternoon. The Blaze's Julio Rosas documented some of the chaos, sharing video on X of protesters first approaching the fencing and cutting off a sign posted by the United States Secret Service.

Elite Payback Against Labor

Teamsters President Sean O'Brien is ghosted, won't speak at DNC

At least seven leaders of major labor unions are set to speak at the DNC.

AOC Doth Protest MAGA Too Much?!?

AOC calls Trump 'two-bit union buster' as she urges US to elect Kamala Harris

Congresswoman promises Harris would be a voice for working Americans and issued stark warning against reelecting Trump

DNC Double Take

In pictures: The 2024 Democratic National Convention | CNN Politics

The Democratic National Convention began Monday in Chicago, and the party's presidential nominee, Vice President Kamala Harris, took the stage to thank President Joe Biden.

Folk-ing Bumped

DNC Skips James Taylor Performance As Schedule Runs Over

A planned set by James Taylor on the first day of the 2024 Democratic National Convention was scrapped as organizers grappled with scheduling problems.

Trusting Public TV Newsies Or Parody . . . You Decide

Live fact check: Night 1 of the Democratic National Convention

The Democratic National Convention kicks off Monday night in Chicago with a keynote speech by President Joe Biden.

Another Fact Check For Good Measure

Fact checking DNC 2024 Day One speeches from Biden, Hillary Clinton and other Democrats

President Biden and former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton are addressing the convention on its first night.

Meet Progressive NextGen

Gen Z activist Deja Foxx is the first content creator to speak at the convention

Foxx described her childhood - being raised by a single mom, growing up in public housing and going to Planned Parenthood for health services

Big Picture

Rare full blue supermoon lights up the sky - in pictures

Stargazers around the world enjoyed a visual treat of the supermoon - which appears as red or yellow at dusk

And this is the OPEN THREAD for right now.

However . . . 

This TKC musical tribute that we can listen to both ironically and with a pure heart is only for our late, late night early morning insomniac & shift worker denizens . . .  

Hopefully, we'll have more in not too long . . . STAY TUNED!!!