As the mothers of sons killed by law enforcement prepare to address thousands at 2016 Democratic National Convention, here's a snapshot of how attendees are thinking about gun violence. Plus, more insight into how New York delegates are responding to the perceived rift between supporters of Hillary Clinton and Bernie Sanders.
Focus today @ #DemsInPhilly is gun violence. Chicago Alderman Emma Mitts tells WNYC's @public_lee why it's personal. pic.twitter.com/FKwGtInahc
— WNYC (@WNYC) July 26, 2016
The mothers of Benghazi victims spoke at @RNC. Mothers of blacks killed speak @DNC. But the moms here just vouched for H. Didn't mention DJT
— Andrea Bernstein (@AndreaWNYC) July 27, 2016
#MothersoftheMovement say Hillary not only agrees that Black Lives Matter, she invited them to become part of the solution. #DemsInPhilly
— WNYC (@WNYC) July 27, 2016\
One hour in, the @BernieSanders delegate walk-out continues #DemsInPhilly pic.twitter.com/IE1YnuGKle
— WNYC (@WNYC) July 27, 2016