On July 15, 1976, Jimmy Carter accepted the presidential nomination of Democratic Party in New York City. Here are some excerpts:
Our party has not been perfect. We have made mistakes, and we have paid for them. But ours is a tradition of leadership and compassion and progress.
Our leaders have fought for every piece of progressive legislation, from RFD and REA to Social Security and civil rights. In times of need, the Democrats were there.
But in recent years our nation has seen a failure of leadership. We have been hurt, and we have been disillusioned. We have seen a wall go up that separates us from our own government. [...]
Here is something that can really help our country: It is time for universal voter registration.
It is time for a nationwide comprehensive health program for all our people.
It is time to guarantee an end to discrimination because of race or sex by full involvement in the decision making process of government by those who know what it is to suffer from discrimination. And they'll be in the government if I am elected. [...]
It is time for our government leaders to respect the law no less than the humblest citizen, so that we can end once and for all a double standard of justice.
I see no reason why big-shot crooks should go free and the poor ones go to jail.
Friday, Jul 29, 2016 · 12:46:01 AM +00:00 · Hunter
Dallas Sheriff Lupe Valdez up to speak: "We have to start listening to each other." Describes her officers' efforts to meet with all parts of their community. Now, a moment of silence for fallen officers.
Friday, Jul 29, 2016 · 12:46:42 AM +00:00 · Kerry Eleveld
Dallas Sheriff Lupe Valdez tries to make sense of the violence in Dallas, but can’t. But she tells a touching story of her and her girlfriend (i.e. partner) going out to lunch and trying to pay for the check. “As I handed the server my credit card, he smiled and said that least four tables had offered to pay for the meal. My girlfriend and I both teared up. There was not single person in the restaurant I knew.”
Friday, Jul 29, 2016 · 12:51:16 AM +00:00 · Barbara Morrill
Wayne Walker mother of slain Philadelphia police officer, Barbara Owens, mother of Cleveland police officer, Jennifer Loudon, widow of Chicago police officer, all speak about fallen officers and the importance of bringing peace. Very emotional.
Friday, Jul 29, 2016 · 12:55:01 AM +00:00 · Kerry Eleveld
This tribute to the families of slain officers was a good way to show the complexity of the issues we face surrounding gun violence and racial justice. We all know it’s complex, but featuring it all during convention—including the “Mothers of the Movement” for Black Lives—is a powerful display of trying to work the issues through.